Kids Book Index
Séverine Vidal
Elise has long been waiting for a warm, beautiful red coat that is being passed down to her. Before she receives it, she notices a mother and child without coats. Faced with their need, Elise must decide what to do about the garment she has wanted so much. Stylized watercolor illustrations accompany this story about a desired hand-me-down and a difficult choice.
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A Life of Service: The Story of Senator Tammy DuckworthChristina SoontornvatThis picture-book biography traces Senator Tammy Duckworth's life of public service. It covers her childhood, including her family's struggle to avoid homelessness; her service in the U.S. Army; and her recovery after injuries sustained while serving. The book also recounts her election to Congress as the first Thai American woman and her service in both chambers as the first woman with a disability to do so.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
My Beautiful VoiceJoseph CoelhoA young child who is shy, frightened, and silent begins to find her voice with the help of a special teacher. Her growing expression is specifically poetic, making language central to the story. The book follows her movement from silence toward speaking and writing, with a supportive adult helping her make that change.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The CometJoe Todd-Stanton, illustrated by Joe Todd-StantonNyla mourns the home she has left behind after moving to the city with her dad. One night, a comet inspires her to seek connections between her old home and her new one. The story follows Nyla as she responds to displacement and change, finding a way to hold both places in mind while making sense of life in a new city.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details