Kids Book Index
Kate Hoefler
In a small Appalachian town, a close family prepares for a nighttime custom. At dusk, they put an extra couch onto an old car and head into the mountains. Moonlight and imagination turn the ordinary couch and familiar drive into a journey to the moon. The story draws on family drives through Appalachian Ohio and reimagines a recurring evening outing as a shared adventure.
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New Shoes for LeoLauren Agra DeedyWilliam’s Mami and Tía Ana pack food, medicine, and clothing into a box for relatives in Cuba. They still need shoes for Cousin Leo, and Tía Ana gives William a paper tracing of Leo’s footprint to guide the search. William goes out to find a family member with spare shoes in the right size, but the task proves more difficult than he expects. The care package becomes a way for the family to support relatives far away.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Blue Jays That Grew a ForestLynn Street, illustrated by Anne HunterThis nonfiction account follows blue jays through a full year and examines their connection with oak forests. As autumn approaches, the birds gather acorns and bury them in open, sunny places for winter food. They recover some of these stored acorns during cold months, while others remain underground. Those forgotten acorns can sprout in spring and eventually grow into trees, helping forests extend over time.Science, Technology, and the Natural WorldOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Glass Pyramid: A Story of the Louvre Museum and Architect I. M. PeiJeanne Walker HarveyIn 1981, architect I. M. Pei is asked to redesign the Louvre Museum in Paris, which has serious problems with its entrance and visitor flow. A Chinese American working in France, Pei encounters discrimination and other obstacles as he develops his plan. He works quietly on the project before revealing a modern glass pyramid that becomes the museum’s new entrance. The story focuses on architecture, persistence, and solving a complex design challenge.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details