Kids Book Index
Sascha Alper, illustrated by Jerry Pinkney, Brian Pinkney
When a fire breaks out on the savannah near the animals' home, the animals watch in fear. A tiny hummingbird is the one who rushes to fight the flames and protect her nest. Her actions show the other animals that each contribution matters; when everyone gives what they can, the community works together against the fire.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
In the DesertDavid Elliott, illustrated by Gordy WrightThis poetry collection looks beneath the Sahara’s severe surface to encounter the animals and insects that live there. Poems feature creatures including the deathstalker scorpion, Nile crocodile, Saharan cheetah, Nubian vulture, desert horned viper, and desert hedgehog. The poems use rhyme, wordplay, and humor while attending to the distinctive qualities of their subjects. Notes and other back matter add information about the poems and desert life.PoetryOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
AfloatKirli Saunders, illustrated by Freya BlackwoodAgainst a changing environmental backdrop, an Elder guides a child along waterways and shares her People’s knowledge. As they travel, they gather members of their community. Weaving runs through the book’s illustrations and serves as a way of expressing shared effort. The story connects Indigenous wisdom, community collaboration, and the work of responding to the climate crisis.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Lonely GooseLela NargiThis nonfiction story follows a Canada goose through courtship, nesting, raising goslings, and seasonal migration with a mate. The pair has eggs and chicks, and teaches the young birds to fly. When the goose’s partner becomes ill and dies, she mourns and faces life alone. Later, another goose approaches her, and she finds a new mate. Scientific information accompanies this account of a goose’s life and loss.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details