Kids Book Index
Lola M. Schaefer
On a December morning, Bear wakes and notices a star ascending in the sky. He announces that the moment has come, though the purpose of that declaration is initially unclear. Beneath the star, Bear brings creatures together for a gathering centered on hope and peace. The book follows this shared occasion among the animals, with the star and Bear's announcement setting its events in motion.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
A New HomeTania de RegilA boy in New York City and a girl in Mexico City each prepare to move to the other’s city. Both worry about leaving familiar homes and wonder what an unfamiliar place will be like. Their parallel voices and side-by-side urban scenes reveal shared experiences and unexpected similarities between the two cities. The story explores what makes a home across cultures and a major transition.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 281LATOS Book Level 2.2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Snug Harbor StoriesWill Henry, illustrated by Will HenryThis collection presents graphic short stories about children and their adventures. Its scenes draw on childhood imagination, friendship, and exploring outdoors, with comedy and life lessons woven through the episodes. The stories follow kids as they play, venture outside, and share experiences with one another. Told in a graphic format, the collection brings together small-scale adventures and everyday moments shaped by curiosity, companionship, and the possibilities of childhood.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Bell RangJames E. RansomeA young girl’s life in the enslaved American South is organized by the bell that begins each day of labor. The routine changes when her older brother escapes with two friends, leaving the family behind. Told from the perspective of those who remain, the story holds the girl’s fear and hope as she faces the consequences of his departure.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 360LATOS Book Level 1.8On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details