Kids Book Index
Samantha Thornhill
Henry is nervous about appearing in the school talent show. His friends expect him to play the drums, but he has a dance talent he has kept to himself. Encouraged by his mother and her partner, Joy, Henry decides to dance for the performance. Cartoon-style illustrations accompany his move from keeping the talent secret to trying something new at school.
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The Mambo Rescue! (Tow on the Go! series/ Ready-to-Read series)Patricia LakinA snowstorm leaves ten cars stuck, prompting a call to Mo, a tow truck. Mo must work faster than ever to free them, and faces the challenge of towing all ten together. The rescue takes place in snowy conditions and is shown with bright, colorful illustrations. The story centers on a vehicle responding when a group of cars needs help.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Wei Skates OnNathan ChenWei loves figure skating, yet competition makes him afraid. His mother offers advice as he faces those fears. The picture book connects sport with finding enjoyment even when results do not go as hoped. Mixed-media artwork accompanies Wei’s experience on the ice and the question of whether his mother’s guidance will help him continue.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Together TreeAisha SaeedRumi arrives at a new school feeling unwelcome. Other children bully him because he is different and wears bright shoes, and he finds refuge beneath an old willow near the playground. When he is targeted again, a classmate chooses to play with him. Other children soon join them under the tree, creating a shared place of hope and belonging.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details