Kids Book Index
Nathan Chen
Wei loves figure skating, yet competition makes him afraid. His mother offers advice as he faces those fears. The picture book connects sport with finding enjoyment even when results do not go as hoped. Mixed-media artwork accompanies Wei’s experience on the ice and the question of whether his mother’s guidance will help him continue.
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Hornbeam All InCynthia RylantHornbeam is a moose whose three tales bring him together with Cuddy, a cow; Eureka, a goose; and Adorabelle, a skunk. When a broken furnace sends him to Cuddy’s for the night, his snoring keeps her awake. He joins Eureka’s picnic to find potato salad but discovers a family reunion full of geese. Reluctant around water, he takes lessons after Adorabelle asks him to. Colored-pencil and watercolor illustrations accompany the episodes.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
You So BlackTheresa tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D.Based on a spoken-word poem, this picture book celebrates Blackness in its richness, variety, and joy. It finds Blackness in people and in the natural world, including the night sky and fertile soil. Through affirming text and mixed-media collage, the book reclaims a racially charged insult as an expression of Black pride and power.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Moon Tonight: Our Moon’s Journey around EarthJung Chang-hoonA father and daughter watch the Moon change as it waxes and wanes during its 29-day trip around Earth. Their observations take place beneath the night sky, where people across cultures and continents can see the same Moon. Full-color illustrations accompany their shared attention to its changing appearance. The book presents the Moon’s journey around Earth through this family’s observations.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details