Kids Book Index
Anita Yasuda
This picture-book biography tells of Junko Tabei, the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest. It also follows her later decision to protect the mountain area by cleaning it and planting trees. Her life in the mountains connects climbing with ongoing care for the environment, tracing her achievement and the conservation work that followed.
This book appears on 3 reading lists across 1 edition from 3 organizations.
ANIMAL ALBUMS FROM A TO ZCece BellAn alphabetical collection imagines animals as musical acts, from solo performers to groups of different sizes. Each act has a detailed album cover and lyrics for one featured song, drawing on a range of musical styles. The book plays with animal humor, alliteration, poetry, and the visual language of vinyl records. QR codes connect every imaginary album to an audio recording of its song.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Family/School/Community Adela’s Mariachi BandDenise VegaAdela loves her family’s mariachi band, yet she is not a member. Because everyone else in her family performs, she worries she lacks what it takes to join them. As she persists, Adela discovers her own voice and something distinctive to contribute. The story follows her determination to belong in the family band and connects music-making with family, confidence, and perseverance as she works toward taking part in performances.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Book That Almost RhymedOmar AbedA boy sets out to tell a carefully planned rhyming fantasy adventure, but his sister repeatedly interrupts. Her ideas introduce unexpected details, including a fire-breathing armadillo, and disrupt the rhymes he has prepared. As the two continue telling the tale together, the brother begins to see that his sister may be making the story better. Their competing approaches turn into a shared adventure with surprising twists.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD510LATOS Book Level 2.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details