Kids Book Index
Tonya Simpson
Winner of the 2025 Governor General's Literary Award, Young People’s Literature – Illustrated Books★“In warm, soothing language, a mother speaks to her infant, poetically describing their ancestral surroundings and reflecting on traditional Cree knowledge…Luxuriantly alive with glowing colors and textured patterns, Dumont’s (Onion Lake Cree Nation) exquisite pointillist illustrations resemble three-dimensional beadwork.
Dragon on the LooseMarty ChanWhen eleven-year-old Hailey and her friend Kyle make a wish on a Chinese lion statue, they accidentally bring a dragon to life.All readersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
WeirdoTony Weaver, Jr.An outcast must become his own hero after a life-changing event.Nine to TwelveLexile 491LATOS 3.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Unlocking the UniverseSuzanne SladeA treasure chest of new photography and scientific facts gleaned from the James Webb Telescope, this book invites readers to explore the edges of the known universe and will inspire future physicists, astronomers, and engineers.All readersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details