Kids Book Index
Paula White
In an English village beside the sea, a boy imagines becoming a brave fisherman. He notices the work undertaken by people throughout the fishing town. Over time, he comes to appreciate his father’s work as the village baker. Pencil-and-ink illustrations depict the seaside setting, and an author’s note follows the story. The book also explores the boy’s connection with his town.
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Jack Knight’s Brave Flight: How One Gutsy Pilot Saved The U.S. Air Mail ServiceJill EsbaumThis historical account follows pilot Jack Knight during a 1921 blizzard. Flying a biplane over America’s heartland, Knight takes responsibility for much of a nighttime route crossing the country. His flight occurs as the U.S. Air Mail Service is at stake, and it becomes central to saving the service. Somber-toned text and illustrations present the danger of the journey, while archival photographs and a timeline provide additional historical context.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Yoshi and the Ocean: A Sea Turtle’s Incredible Journey HomeLindsay MooreYoshi is a loggerhead sea turtle rescued by Japanese fishermen off South Africa. After an injury, she spends two decades healing and growing at an aquarium in Cape Town. Scientists attach a tracking device when they release her into the ocean, allowing them to follow her route. Over a year, Yoshi travels 25,000 miles to an Australian beach, where she was born and will lay eggs. Back matter includes a map, loggerhead anatomy and life-cycle diagrams, and information about ocean life.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Best Kind of MooncakePearl AuYeung, illustrated by Pearl AuYeungSet in Hong Kong’s Tai Yuen Street market, this story follows a girl promised a prized mooncake with two yolks. The day initially feels uneventful to her, until a starving, exhausted stranger arrives at her family’s stall. Faced with his hunger, the girl gives him the mooncake she had been looking forward to. The book centers on the consequences of her generous choice and raises the question of whether kindness will be repaid. Digital illustrations accompany the story.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details