Kids Book Index
Winsome Bingham, Wiley Blevins
A mining family’s life has long revolved around its table, the center of family life through hardship and joy. When the family is forced to move, they leave the table at the roadside. Another loving family finds it there. The same simple table connects the two families, who have both lived in the same place. Mixed-media illustrations accompany the table’s passage between homes.
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Bird Is DeadTiny FisscherWhen a bird dies, the other birds confront the loss together. They recognize what has happened, and some of them cry. As they prepare a funeral, the group remembers their friend and shares tea with worms—or cake instead. The story follows the birds through several feelings after the death, showing them supporting one another while they mourn. Its watercolor-and-collage artwork accompanies this account of friendship, grief, and a communal farewell.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Ava Lin: Best Friend! (Ava Lin series)Vicky Fang, illustrated by Vicky FangAva Lin begins first grade with the practical supplies she needs: a lunchbox, backpack, and pencil. What she has not yet found is a best friend. Ava, who is Chinese American, is determined to make one, even though she is unsure how to begin. Her effort to find friendship unfolds in simple text that includes speech bubbles, alongside greyscale illustrations.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Three Little Tardigrades: A Slightly Scientific Fairy TaleSandra Fay, illustrated by Sandra FayThree microscopic tardigrade siblings live with their mother on a drop of water until she sends them away to find homes of their own. Each child settles and thrives in a different environment. Their search echoes the structure of a familiar fairy tale while introducing their tiny world and a Big Hairy Wolf Spider. The book combines a home-seeking adventure with scientific subject matter, comic illustrations, and back matter.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details