Kids Book Index
Lucy Adlington
Lucy Adlington’s historical novel takes place at Auschwitz-Birkenau during the Holocaust. Ella works there as a dressmaker for the Nazi command, while Rose is her friend. The two confront the camp’s horrors, adapting as they seek to survive. An afterword follows the novel, which presents their experiences as historical fiction. It depicts both their friendship and the conditions they must endure.
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DiwaliHannah Eliot, illustrated by Archana SreenivasanThis board book introduces Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights. It presents the festival through the idea of light prevailing over darkness and focuses on Diwali as a religious and cultural celebration. The book’s subject is the festival itself, its association with lights, and the meaning expressed through that central contrast.WORLD HISTORY & CULTUREOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Thread of LoveKabir Sehgal, Surishtha SehgalTwo sisters prepare for Raksha Bandhan, an Indian festival honoring the bond between siblings. They make rakhi bracelets for their brother, decorating the threads with materials such as beads, sequins, sparkles, and tassels. The story is written to the melody of “Frère Jacques” and presents the celebration through the sisters’ preparations. It also includes directions for making rakhi and a glossary.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD510LATOS Book Level 3.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Welcome to Country: A Traditional Aboriginal CeremonyAunty Joy Murphy, illustrated by Lisa KennedyThis picture book depicts an Aboriginal Welcome to Country ceremony and introduces the Wurundjeri people. It presents their belief that people belong to the land and that the land belongs with them. The author and illustrator draw on their experiences as members of Aboriginal communities in Australia to portray Wurundjeri culture, history, traditions, and artistic expression.WORLD HISTORY & CULTUREOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details