Kids Book Index
Ariana Mizrahi
Leah tells of her family’s departure from Cochin, India, for Israel, part of the relocation of a Jewish community with a long history in Cochin. As the move approaches, Leah feels both anticipation and sadness about leaving the city she loves. Her account of the journey includes a magical element, while full-page illustrations accompany this story of family, heritage, and a major change in home.
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The VoyageStéphane ServantDrawn to the horizon from childhood, a young woman wants to find what lies beyond the island where she lives. With her parents’ help, she builds a boat; they also give her a sword before she departs. Her voyage takes her through storms and encounters with sea monsters, and she aids sailors who are lost at sea. The story follows her decision to leave home and pursue a life of travel and adventure.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Ava Lin: Best Friend! (Ava Lin series)Vicky Fang, illustrated by Vicky FangAva Lin begins first grade with the practical supplies she needs: a lunchbox, backpack, and pencil. What she has not yet found is a best friend. Ava, who is Chinese American, is determined to make one, even though she is unsure how to begin. Her effort to find friendship unfolds in simple text that includes speech bubbles, alongside greyscale illustrations.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Blue PickupNatasha TripplettJu-Girl loves time in her granddad’s garage, where she helps with radiators, batteries, and oil changes and enjoys arranging his socket wrenches. During breaks, they sit on the tailgate of his old blue pickup as she drinks Ting and hears stories from the time when he drove the truck to jobs around the island. Although the pickup no longer runs, it is later repaired. Granddad and Ju-Girl drive through their parish as he remembers people and places, and he gives her her own wrench set.Five to NineWord Count 650On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details