Kids Book Index
Vanessa Roeder, illustrated by Vanessa Roeder
Percival is a king penguin who makes rules and expects other penguins to obey them. Tired of their protests, he leaves Antarctica to search for subjects who will support him, though seals and sardines are not the answer. A range of humbling experiences leads this would-be ruler to recognize that a democracy serves society better than one person’s rule.
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The Tree and the RiverAaron Becker, illustrated by Aaron BeckerThis wordless picture book watches a civilization change around a tree beside a river. A family’s house and livestock enclosure grow into a settlement with a castle, dam, and later industrial development. Steam engines, aircraft, cars, electricity, skyscrapers, highways, and a canal reshape the landscape as the town becomes a city. The aged tree remains on a small grassy patch until freezing and flooding submerge much of the area, leaving mud and ruins after the waters retreat.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Our Roof Is BlueSara E. EcheniqueAntonio and his sister live in Puerto Rico, where he once told her vivid stories each night. Hurricane Maria tears the roof from their family home while they shelter with their parents. Afterward, a blue tarp covers the house, and Antonio stops speaking. His older sister tries to help restore his voice as their family recovers and rebuilds after the storm.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD610LATOS Book Level 4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Little Books of the Little Bronte ¨ sSarah O’LearyFour young siblings who love stories create their own tiny books, each small enough to fit inside a matchbox. The book follows their early writing before they grow up to become well-known British authors. Painterly illustrations accompany this account of shared childhood storytelling. A timeline, author’s note, and sources provide additional material about the siblings and their later literary lives.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details