Kids Book Index
Mac Barnett
A cat, a toenail-trimming robot, and a princess from the moon join forces when rats begin consuming the moon. Their task is to stop the threat before it is too late, while the cat still hopes to get a slice of pizza. Shawn Harris illustrates this offbeat space adventure, which combines a lunar rescue mission with an unusual group of companions.
This book appears on 4 reading lists across 3 editions from 4 organizations.
Mama and Mommy and Me in the MiddleNina LaCourWhen Mommy leaves on a business trip, a little girl spends a week missing her while she waits for her return. The separation brings mixed emotions and feels difficult despite the love and support of the adults around her. Mama is with the girl during Mommy’s absence, as the family manages the time apart and looks forward to being together again.Under FiveLexile Text Measure 420LATOS Book Level 2.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Unlawful Orders: A Portrait of Dr. James B. Williams, Tuskegee Airman, Surgeon, and ActivistBarbara BinnsThis nonfiction portrait recounts Dr. James B. Williams’s struggle for racial equality in both military service and medicine. It spans generations, from the Jim Crow era through the present. Williams is presented as a pioneering Black American alongside other important figures whose efforts against racism have often been overlooked. The account includes his roles as a Tuskegee Airman, surgeon, and activist.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Little Bad Book #1Magnus Myst, illustrated by Thomas HussungThis interactive book places the reader inside its story through puzzles, riddles, and funny but eerie tales. Its narrator addresses the reader directly and invites them to help with mischief, even suggesting they be bad or evil. The book combines problem-solving activities with a plot in which the reader has an active role rather than remaining only an observer.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details