Kids Book Index
Jamie Littler
Ash is an outcast and a song weaver in a frozen land. He crosses the wild snow sea with a crew of pathfinders, facing repeated dangers along the way. When icy monsters threaten the people traveling with him, Ash must work to protect his friends from a loss that could change everything. Black-and-white illustrations accompany this perilous journey through a wintry world.
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Hi, I’m Norman: The Story of American Illustrator Norman RockwellRobert BurleighTold in Norman Rockwell’s voice, this first-person account follows his path toward becoming a well-known American painter and illustrator. Episodes from his life are linked to significant moments in American history, showing the historical context around his work. Watercolor, gouache, and pencil illustrations make visual reference to many of Rockwell’s own artworks. The book also includes extensive back matter. It presents Rockwell as an artist whose paintings and illustrations engaged with ideas of American life during the later twentieth century.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Gloria Takes a Stand: How Gloria Steinem Listened, Wrote, and Changed the WorldJessica M. RinkerA picture-book biography of Gloria Steinem presents her role in the women’s movement and her founding of Ms. magazine. It notes her early reading, including books by favorite authors, and her imagining herself as a story’s heroine. Mixed-media and digital illustrations accompany the account, along with back matter, as the book connects Steinem’s life to writing, publishing, and women’s rights.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Weird Little RobotsCarolyn CrimiEleven-year-old Penny Rose has recently moved to a new town and initially has only the robots she builds for company. She meets Lark, another girl who enjoys creating things, and they become friends. Magic brings Penny’s robots to life and gives her an opportunity to join a secret science club. Their friendship is tested after Penny breaks Lark’s confidence.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 600LATOS Book Level 3.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details