Kids Book Index
Kelly Starling Lyons
Ty looks forward to taking a brand-new scooter to the park, where other children speed past while he wobbles. With his family occupied, he turns a box into a train engine and plays at being its engineer. His play draws the family in. Another account describes Ty learning to ride the scooter with support from family members and a new friend.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
I Am Every Good ThingDerrick BarnesIn first-person affirmations, a young Black boy names his creativity, questions, ideas, and sense of belonging. The accompanying images show Black boys playing, taking part in sports and scientific study, celebrating, and sharing family hugs. The book emphasizes their worthiness of success, respect, safety, kindness, happiness, and love. Its statements of self-regard address Black boys’ brilliance and beauty while recognizing a world that can be hostile to them.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD610LATOS Book Level 4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
LiftMinh LêIris loves pressing elevator buttons, but becomes angry when her little brother beats her to the task. After finding a discarded elevator button, she tapes it beside her closet door and discovers that it can open extraordinary places, beginning with a jungle. She initially wants the adventures to herself. Later, when her brother cries at bedtime, she comforts him and then brings him along on a new adventure.Under FiveLexile Text Measure 390LATOS Book Level 1.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Uncle Bobby’s WeddingSarah S. BrannenChloe is unhappy when her favorite uncle, Bobby, plans to marry his boyfriend, Jamie. She fears that the marriage will take her uncle away from her. During a special day with Bobby and Jamie, Chloe comes to understand that Jamie will become another uncle rather than replace the one she loves. The two men reassure her that their relationship still has room for Chloe.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details