Kids Book Index
Martha Maker
Emily Adams and Maddie Wilson are best friends whose friendship bracelets take on a new meaning when a new student comes between them. Bella Diaz and Sam Sharma join Emily and Maddie as a group of eight-year-olds who share a love of making things. Their combined talents help them learn about friendship, and the book includes directions for creating a friendship bracelet.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Drawn TogetherMinh LêA young boy visits his Thai grandfather, but they do not share a language. Their inability to communicate leaves them confused, frustrated, and quiet with one another. When they begin drawing, however, they discover that art and storytelling give them a way to connect. Their shared activity builds a bond that does not depend on spoken words, bringing the boy and his grandfather together across differences in language and background.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD310LATOS Book Level 2.1On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Other DogMadeleine L’EngleA dog’s home changes with the arrival of a newborn puppy. The older dog complains about the newcomer and must contend with the disorder that follows in the household. Told from the dog’s perspective, the story focuses on the animal’s response to sharing its home with this new member of the family.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD700LATOS Book Level 4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The United States v. Jackie RobinsonSudipta Bardhan-QuallenThis nonfiction picture book examines Jackie Robinson’s 1944 Army court-martial. After an order ended segregation on military posts and buses, Robinson refused a driver’s demand to move to the back of an Army bus. Military police charged him with two crimes, but witnesses and commanding officers supported his account at trial, leading to a not-guilty verdict. The book also places this episode alongside Robinson’s later barrier-breaking Major League Baseball career.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details