Kids Book Index
Hyewon Yum, illustrated by Hyewon Yum
A young girl calls the birthmark on her forehead Toto. Although she often does not mind it, she worries that people stare at Toto instead of seeing her. Before she starts school, her mother cuts bangs to cover it for a while. At school, a new friend sees Toto when it is revealed, and the girl learns to accept the birthmark as part of herself.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
The Littlest DropSascha Alper, illustrated by Jerry Pinkney, Brian PinkneyWhen a fire breaks out on the savannah near the animals' home, the animals watch in fear. A tiny hummingbird is the one who rushes to fight the flames and protect her nest. Her actions show the other animals that each contribution matters; when everyone gives what they can, the community works together against the fire.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD660LATOS Book Level 4.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
AfloatKirli Saunders, illustrated by Freya BlackwoodAgainst a changing environmental backdrop, an Elder guides a child along waterways and shares her People’s knowledge. As they travel, they gather members of their community. Weaving runs through the book’s illustrations and serves as a way of expressing shared effort. The story connects Indigenous wisdom, community collaboration, and the work of responding to the climate crisis.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Tuck Me In!Nathan W. Pyle, illustrated by Nathan W. PyleAt bedtime, the Moon tries to tuck beaches beneath a blanket of ocean water. But the tide that covers one shoreline leaves another exposed, creating a problem for the sleepy beaches. The Moon searches for a way to satisfy them all. Alongside its bedtime premise, the story explains how tides alternately cover and uncover shorelines, with additional science material in the back matter.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details