Kids Book Index
Melanie Florence
A gorgeous picture book about the connections created through music, and how music can reach loved ones with dementia.A young boy learns to play guitar from his grandfather, and the one about the blackbird is their favorite song.
Returning the Sword: How a Japanese Sword of War Became a Symbol of Friendship and PeaceCaren StelsonIn 1945, just after the end of World War II, Captain Orval Amdahl brought home a Japanese sword as a souvenir of war. Sixty-eight years later, he gave it back.Historical People, Places, and EventsOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The One and Only RumiRabiah YorkThe inspiring story of Rumi’s journey from a young refugee to a renowned poet shows how his childhood helped shape his poetry.Young Muhammad adores his home, and he loves waking up each day to the sound of birds singing.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Other Side of the RocksNahid KazemiIn this picture book inspired by the meditations of the Persian poet Rumi, an adventurous frog leaves her familiar pond, goes beyond the rocks, and returns home—changed.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details