Kids Book Index
Jonathan Hillman
During his last trip to the laundromat with his mother, Sam imagines that one of the washing machines can grant wishes. His imagined machine becomes part of a farewell as he hopes he will be able to remain in his neighborhood. Colored-pencil illustrations accompany this story, where an everyday errand becomes a place for a child’s wish and imagination.
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Black Girls: A Celebration of You!Dominique FurukawaA rhythmic, musical picture book honors Black girls across many shades, sizes, cultures, and ways of life. Its text explores varied aspects of Black girlhood while celebrating beauty, joy, and self-worth. Bright, whimsical, collage-like digital illustrations accompany the ode, presenting Black girls as a diverse group with many experiences and identities.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Baking with Mi Abuelita (Step into Reading series)Julissa Mora, illustrated by Julissa MoraPapi’s birthday gives a child and grandmother a reason to make a surprise cake together. Grandma lets the child help with the baking, making the family tradition part of the celebration. The text includes some Spanish words, including the family term abuelita. Colorful watercolor illustrations accompany the birthday preparations and the cake-making activity.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The World and Everything in ItKevin Henkes, illustrated by Kevin HenkesA child-sized look at the world considers things of many scales. Little animals, tiny flowers, and pebbles appear alongside the sea, sun, and moon. The book then brings immense things within reach: a pebble or flower can be held, seawater can fill a hand, sunlight can fall on a rug, and the full moon can be seen from a bedroom window. It places a child among all the things between the very small and the very large.Under FiveWord Count 153On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details