Kids Book Index
Katey Howes
A young girl discovers weaving as an art that links the past and future. Told in verse, the book follows weaving’s global, multicultural, and multigenerational history through its many strands. Vibrant illustrations and back matter accompany the account, which presents weaving as a practice carried across places, cultures, and generations over time.
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The Brand-New, Never-Used, Perfect CrayonsLeanne Hatch, illustrated by Leanne HatchViolet is thrilled to receive a brand-new box of crayons, especially because their points are still perfect. Her younger sister draws her a picture, leaving the crayons no longer untouched. Violet must face her fear of imperfection in order to enjoy using them. The story centers on the change in Violet’s prized crayons and the relationship between the two sisters as the drawing alters what Violet wanted to preserve.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Oh, Olive!Lian Cho, illustrated by Lian ChoOlive Chen is an artist whose imaginative work stands apart from the neat, carefully controlled shapes painted by her artist parents. The adults in her world are shown in greyscale, reflecting their restricted imaginations, while Olive’s paintings are distinctive and full of color. As other children respond to the freedom and excitement in her work, Olive’s art changes the look of their otherwise drab world. The story centers on a child artist finding expression in a family of artists with a very different approach.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
You Are a StoryBob RaczkaThis exploration of identity considers the many ways a person relates to the world. Its text and illustrations use imaginative images and metaphors to portray people as both distinct individuals and members of a wider world community. It includes dreams and fears among the parts of a person's experience, while inviting people to share their own stories and listen to others.Under FiveWord Count 457On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details