Kids Book Index
Rob Hodgson, illustrated by Rob Hodgson
The Moon narrates this nonfiction picture book about its own origin, orbit, phases, and effects on Earth. Colorful, whimsical art accompanies the Moon’s account, which uses a humorous voice to guide readers through these astronomical ideas. The book focuses on how the Moon came to be and what it does in relation to Earth.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
A Way to the StarsDavid AlmondJoe longs to reach the lights he sees in the night sky. His father supports that dream, and together they try to overcome gravity through ladders, towers, and rockets. After attempts that do not succeed, the pair finds a way to soar among the stars. The story centers on a father and son joining their ideas and effort in pursuit of Joe’s skyward goal.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Words We ShareJack Wong, illustrated by Jack WongAfter arriving in Canada, Angie learns English more quickly than her Cantonese-speaking father and helps him read menus and labels and speak with others. She begins helping Chinese business owners make English signs, including daily specials at Mrs. Fong’s canteen. But when an instruction Angie writes for a laundromat shrinks a customer’s clothing, her father helps her address the problem with Mr. Chu. Angie then sees her father connect with Mr. Chu in Hakka, a language from the area where they grew up, and translate for her.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
When Things Aren’t Going Right, Go LeftMarc ColagiovanniA brown-skinned boy narrates a day filled with worries and doubts. Feeling that nothing is going well, he decides to change direction and go left. As he does, his fears become more manageable, and the change in course leads him into a personal journey of discovery and growth. The story uses playful language to explore choice, worry, and finding a different path forward.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details