Kids Book Index
J. P. Takahashi
A child who lives in New York returns to Tokyo for its annual night parade of mythical Japanese creatures. She knows this visit may be her last chance to take part in the event. The journey brings her from New York to Tokyo and into a celebration shaped by yokai mythology. Dreamlike mixed-media illustrations depict the nighttime parade.
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Bábo: A Tale of Armenian Rug-Washing DayAstrid KamalyanOn rug-washing day, Tato and her siblings join Bábo, their grandmother, to clean the family’s rugs. They soak, soap, and wash them together, turning household work into an active family occasion. The story includes Artsakh Armenian words, with a glossary that offers further context for the tradition. Through the children’s help and their grandmother’s role, the book portrays a shared chore as part of family life and Armenian cultural practice.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD470LATOS Book Level 3.2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
All Rise: The Story of Ketanji Brown JacksonCarole Boston WeatherfordThis biography follows Ketanji Brown Jackson from a childhood shaped by study and academic success to graduation from Harvard Law School. In 2016, while serving as a federal judge, she became the subject of a letter from her daughter Leila to President Barack Obama advocating for her appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court. Brown Jackson became the first Black woman to serve on that court.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Tomfoolery!: Randolph Caldecott and the Rambunctious Coming-of-Age of Children’s BooksMichelle MarkelThis picture-book biography traces Randolph Caldecott’s path from a childhood shaped by illness to work as a banker and, eventually, an artist. It follows an artist who pursued his own direction and challenged convention while helping shape lively picture books for children. Pen-and-watercolor illustrations incorporate Caldecott’s art alongside original scenes, including his interest in animals and action.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details