Kids Book Index
Carrie Fountain, illustrated by Chris Turnham
Vibrant art and a poetic narration tell the tale of a US Poet Laureate who spent forty years planting the world’s most comprehensive palm tree forest—and then gave it all away.
Mommy’s HometownHope LimWhen a young boy and his mother travel overseas to her childhood home in Korea, the town is not as he imagined.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Yes We Will: Asian Americans Who Shaped This CountryKelly YangEach spread is illustrated by a different renowned Asian American or Asian artist. Alongside the poetic main text, Yes We Will includes one-line biographies of the person or historical moment featured on the page, with extended biographies at the end.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Song of the NightingaleTanya LandmanHow did the nightingale get its golden voice? A beautiful creation story answers the question.The mountains, trees, and plants are young and full of color, but the animals are dull and drab, so the painter gets to work.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details