Kids Book Index
Kazumi Yumoto
After losing a friend, a bear is overwhelmed by grief while other animals urge him to forget and move on. He shuts himself inside his house, then eventually ventures out when spring grass scents the air. The story follows his path through loss toward a new friendship grounded in understanding.
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Shigeru Ban Builds a Better World (Art for Good series)Isadoro SaturnoThis book portrays Japanese architect Shigeru Ban and his work making durable buildings from paper for people affected by disasters. It explains that his architectural work uses an unexpected material to address the need for shelter after catastrophe. An interview with Ban is included, along with a timeline and a booklet insert. The book also uses simple, elegant illustrations to accompany its account of the architect and his buildings.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Never Forget EleanorJason JuneElijah treasures time with his grandmother Eleanor, whose knowledge of words helps with crossword puzzles and whose stories reach family and friends. Known for remembering the words she reads and the people she meets, Eleanor begins forgetting small things. When she misses a Saturday storytelling session, Elijah draws on her favorite words and becomes a storyteller himself to help bring her home.Five to NineWord Count 725On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Bees of Notre-DameMeghan P. BrowneIn 2013, beekeepers begin caring for hives on the roof of Notre-Dame Cathedral. Six years later, a fire changes the situation for the bees above the landmark. Lyrical text and mixed-media illustrations recount the hives, the beekeepers’ work, and the threat posed by the 2019 cathedral fire. Back matter adds further information to this true event.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD920LATOS Book Level 3.5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details