Kids Book Index
Monica Brown
Ana lives in a small, remote village in Colombia where there are few books, though she loves stories. A man arrives with a traveling library, bringing books for children to borrow on two burros named Alpha and Beto. The book follows Ana’s anticipation of this visit and the arrival of the book-laden animals. It is bilingual and uses mixed-media illustrations.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Where Are You Going, Baby Lincoln?Kate DiCamilloBaby Lincoln takes a journey despite her sister’s disapproval. Along the way, she meets new friends and encounters jelly beans. The trip gives her an opportunity to explore, grow, and search for herself. By its conclusion, Baby Lincoln comes to understand the importance of home. Her departure and return frame a personal journey that changes how she sees her place in the world.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 490LATOS Book Level 3.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Daniel Finds a PoemMicha ArcherWhen Daniel notices a sign announcing “Poetry in the Park,” he asks what poetry means. In the days before the event, he puts the question to different animals in the park. Their answers connect poetry with experiences such as glistening dew, crunchy leaves, and a cool place to dive. By the time the gathering arrives, Daniel draws on what he has heard to create his own poem. The story links poetry to sensory observation, language, and feeling, including Daniel’s view of a sunset reflected in a pond.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD560LATOS Book Level 2.8On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
We Came to AmericaFaith Ringgold, illustrated by Faith RinggoldWe Came to America considers the country’s history of immigration and diversity. It includes Indigenous people who first called the land home, people brought in chains, and people who arrived freely from elsewhere. The book presents Americans as a patchwork of many origins and experiences. Bold color illustrations and patterned artwork accompany its account of the people who have shaped the nation.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD430LATOS Book Level 2.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details