Kids Book Index
written and illustrated by Keith Negley
A story of pluck and determination inspired by the real events of 1815-17, when a young man named Karl Drais invented the very first bicycle.Before there were trains, or cars, or planes, people rode horses to travel from place to place.Then came the Year without a Summer, when a cloud of volcanic…
The Heartbeat Drum: The Story of Carol Powder, Cree Drummer and ActivistDeidre HavrelockAuthor Deidre Havrelock’s and illustrator Aphelandra’s The Heartbeat Drum is an uplifting picture book biography of a Cree activist and musician who founded an Indigenous hand drumming group, led by women and children, that spreads joy, healing, and unitynisôhkisinân (We are strong) . . .ninikamonân (We are singing) . . .mîna nika-âhkamêyimonân…Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Soren’s Seventh SongDave EggersSoren, a young humpback whale, loves music but is tired of the dull, droning, endless songs that are frustratingly popular among the adult whales he knows.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Schlemiel Kids Save the Moon (The Schlemiel Kids of Chelm series)Audrey BarbakoffA joyous modern-day twist on a Wise Men of Chelm folktale written by a fresh Jewish voice filled with humor, some juicy Yiddish terms, and smart, savvy kids brimming with innovative solutions."An enjoyable, rollicking read.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details