Kids Book Index
Kaye Umansky
Two frogs discover a small rock that each wants as a place to rest. Their disagreement turns into a fight over the living space, with neither frog willing to give it up. As they face the problem, they come to understand that survival depends on working together. The story follows their quarrel and the shift from competing over one rock to partnering with each other.
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Secret Gardeners: Growing a Community and Healing the EarthMaija Hurme, Lina LaurentThree children discover an overgrown yard in the city and become involved in transforming the abandoned plot into a sustainable community garden. As they work in the urban gardening project, the book introduces detailed gardening information through varied colorful layouts. The project restores the site while bringing people in the community together, and back matter provides additional material.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
It’s Powwow Time!Martha TroianBineshii prepares for the annual powwow, anticipating its food, music, regalia, and the gathering of Indigenous groups. At the event, he joins the dances as he experiences a powwow for the first time. The book follows his participation in a community tradition shaped by movement, shared celebration, and cultural expression. It centers on the many parts of the gathering that Bineshii is eager to encounter.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
This Wolf Was DifferentKatie SlivenskyA young wolf does not fit with the rest of the pack. After an unexpected friendship, he finds a home among nearby humans. Inspired by natural history, the picture book imagines an early connection between people and wolves while following a pup whose difference shapes where he belongs. Its story considers individuality, friendship, and accepting what makes someone different.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details