Kids Book Index
Irène Cohen-Janca
The legend of the Golem dates back to the 1500s when the Jews of Prague were being viciously persecuted. Their spiritual leader, Rabbi Loew, also known as The Maharal of Prague, created a formidable creature out of clay whose mission it was to protect the Jews of the city.
TonyEd GalingTony was all white,large, sturdy,with wide gentle eyesand a ton of love . . .Follow this touching tale of a boy and his friendship with a horse, by the late poet Ed Galing and illustrated with remarkable tenderness by Caldecott-winning artist Erin Stead.A Neal Porter BookA New York City Public Library Notable…Picture Books for School-Age ChildrenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Locked Up for Freedom: Civil Rights Protesters at the Leesburg StockadeHeather E. SchwartzIn 1963, more than 30 African-American girls ages 11 to 16 were arrested for taking part in Civil Rights protests in Americus, Georgia.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Queen of the FrogsDavide CaliAn enchanting modern fable The frogs enjoy their life at the pond, filling their days with fly brunches and night music. But one day a little frog finds a crown at the bottom of the pond and is instantly pronounced a queen.All readersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details