Kids Book Index
Ellan Rankin, illustrated by Ellan Rankin
Set during World War II and inspired by a true story, this picture book depicts the bond between a baby elephant and her keeper. When bombardment threatens, the zookeeper takes the elephant home each night to keep her safe. Their relationship is shaped by care and protection. The book includes mixed-media illustrations and back matter.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Family/School/Community Adela’s Mariachi BandDenise VegaAdela loves her family’s mariachi band, yet she is not a member. Because everyone else in her family performs, she worries she lacks what it takes to join them. As she persists, Adela discovers her own voice and something distinctive to contribute. The story follows her determination to belong in the family band and connects music-making with family, confidence, and perseverance as she works toward taking part in performances.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Secret Gardeners: Growing a Community and Healing the EarthMaija Hurme, Lina LaurentThree children discover an overgrown yard in the city and become involved in transforming the abandoned plot into a sustainable community garden. As they work in the urban gardening project, the book introduces detailed gardening information through varied colorful layouts. The project restores the site while bringing people in the community together, and back matter provides additional material.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Sioux (First Americans series)Virginia Driving Hawk SneveThis brief account introduces Sioux history and culture, beginning with a creation myth and continuing to the present. It includes a description of hunting buffalo from horseback and explains that the animal’s parts were made into items such as food, beds, clothing, containers, and sleds. Mixed-media artwork, photographs, and a map accompany the overview, which connects cultural traditions with historical experience.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details