Kids Book Index
The Brothers Grimm
The Frog Prince is a German fairy tale gathered by the Brothers Grimm and first published in their 1812 collection of tales. Also known as “The Frog Prince; or, Iron Henry,” it traditionally opens that folktale collection. This edition presents the classic tale with silhouette artwork. The illustrations use a striking visual approach to bring a magical quality to the story.
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Capsized! The Forgotten Story of the SS Eastland DisasterPatricia SuttonThis historical account recounts the July 24, 1915, capsizing of the SS Eastland while it was still moored in Chicago. The ship had been set to take passengers to a Western Electric picnic in Michigan City, Indiana, but 844 people on board died. Through personal accounts of employees, children, crew members, and a nurse, the book traces the disaster minute by minute and examines possible causes, including missed warnings and ballast problems.Historical People, Places, and EventsOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Be PreparedVera BrosgolVera, a Russian immigrant living in the suburbs with her single mother, often feels excluded by cultural and economic differences from her classmates. She hopes a Russian summer camp will offer a place to belong, and attends with her younger brother after receiving help with tuition from their church. Camp is far harder than she imagined: the facilities, activities, and tentmates leave her unhappy. Her friendship with Kira begins to change the experience.Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure GN360LATOS Book Level 2.6On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Ghostly Carousel: Delightfully Frightful PoemsCalef BrownThis poetry collection introduces an eerie cast of characters and situations, including a zombie family gathering, a “Jekyll lantern,” a laughing undertaker, and a telekinetic warlock. Its poems also feature vengeful canaries and insect pie. The book moves through creepy and gross-out images, using verse to assemble a parade of strange figures and unsettling delights.All readersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details