Kids Book Index
Mo Yan
A young boy sets out with his grandfather early in the morning, while fog lies over the river. Together they travel seven miles north and spend the day cutting grass to feed their livestock. On their way home, a strong wind carries away the grass they have gathered. This semiautobiographical picture book follows their shared day of work and the sudden change brought by the wind.
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Climbing the Volcano: A Journey in HaikuCurtis ManleyA child recounts a family climb of Oregon’s dormant South Sister volcano in haiku. Beginning at sunrise near their campground, the family walks through forest and notices mosquitoes, tiny toads, hikers, a marmot, butterflies, and birds of prey. Higher up, snow, bobcat tracks, lava domes, and loose cinders mark the route. Reaching the summit brings a wide view before the family descends over the snowfield, rests by a lake, and returns through the woods.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Whirligigs: The Wondrous Windmills of Voillis Simpson’s ImaginationCarole Boston WeatherfordFolk artist Vollis Simpson’s creative process leads to wind-powered whirligigs. Working on his North Carolina farm, the mechanic uses spare parts and scrap metal to build huge, elaborate, brightly colored towers. The book traces how his imagination and materials became moving constructions. Dynamic illustrations, color photographs, and back matter document the work and its maker.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Great ExpeditionPeter Carnavas, illustrated by Peter CarnavasA group of young explorers receives a mission to cross a seemingly wild country with a valuable parcel. The demanding trip tests them as they face a series of obstacles. Their destination is their grandmother, and the parcel is a cupcake. The book treats a playground journey as a grand expedition, with mixed-media illustrations that evoke a summer adventure.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD510LATOS Book Level 3.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details