Kids Book Index
Kengo Kurimoto, illustrated by Kengo Kurimoto
Poppy's mother has been changed by the death of Gran, and both are living with grief. A chance encounter in a forest gives Poppy a new awareness of the interconnected natural world. That experience opens a possible route away from grieving for Poppy and her mother. The book includes sepia ink and digitally altered artwork, and its forest setting carries hope and magic.
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A Sea of Gold: A Ukrainian Family’s Story Through the GenerationsPatricia Polacco, illustrated by Patricia PolaccoThis intergenerational account follows a Ukrainian family from the years before the country’s independence through the present war. War eventually compels the family to leave Ukraine for the United States. A young girl carries seeds in her pockets as the family arrives with only what they are wearing and tries to establish a livelihood and home. Traditional Ukrainian customs appear in the mixed-media illustrations.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Remember This: The Fascinating World of Memory (Orca Think series)Monique PolakThis nonfiction book investigates memory in its different forms. It approaches the subject from several angles, using text, photographs, and colorful cartoon-style illustrations to present concise insights. The discussion can shift in tone from humorous material to more respectful and solemn subjects, reflecting the range of experiences connected with remembering. Extensive back matter accompanies the main text, adding further material to this exploration of how memory works and the ways it can be understood.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Wings of an Eagle: The Gold Medal Dreams of Billy MillsBilly Mills, Donna Janell BowmanIn this first-person picture-book account, Billy Mills begins at the 10,000-meter starting line at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics before the narrative moves back across his life. An Oglala Lakota child raised on the Pine Ridge Reservation, he finds comfort in running after his mother’s death and amid racist bullying. He later attends Haskell Institute and the University of Kansas, enters the Marines, and receives a borderline-diabetes diagnosis.Nine to TwelveWord Count 1545On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details