Kids Book Index
Marc Colagiovanni
A 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.
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Great Carrier ReefJessica Stremer, illustrated by Gordy WrightThis nonfiction picture book follows the conversion of the decommissioned aircraft carrier USS Oriskany into an artificial reef off Florida. Scientists hope the project will help protect reef fish as pollution harms natural coral reefs. Before the ship is sunk, workers remove oil, fuel, wiring, and toxic paint. After it descends to the ocean floor, larvae settle on it and sea creatures move through its former spaces. The book traces how a retired carrier becomes habitat for ocean life.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Outside Amelia’s WindowCaroline NastroAmelia is a shy wheelchair user with a large imagination. After an injury, she finds comfort in fairy tales about distant places and magical creatures. Though reluctant to play with her new neighbors, she finds inspiration in a family of birds. That inspiration helps her move toward the people outside her window. The illustrations combine pencil and watercolor in a soft, dreamlike style.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Where I Live: Poems about My Home, My Street, and My Townillustrated by Hyewon Yum, Paul B JaneczkoThis posthumous anthology gathers poems by 34 established poets about home and neighborhoods. The selections consider belonging through details of domestic and local life, including shoes beneath a bed and dancing at a neighborhood block party. Each poem is paired with colored-pencil and watercolor illustrations. Together, the collection explores the meanings people attach to their homes, streets, and towns.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details