Kids Book Index
Mark Gonzales
In a lyrical address to his daughter, a Mexican Muslim father affirms the joy and pride of her Mexican and Muslim identity. The text includes the questions people may ask about what she is and where she comes from, and acknowledges that some people will not smile at her. Its illustrations draw on details from Mexican and Muslim cultures.
This book appears on 3 reading lists across 1 edition from 3 organizations.
How to Be an Elephant: Growing Up in the African WildKatherine RoyHow to Be an Elephant follows African elephants growing up on the savanna, where survival brings many challenges. The elephants must learn to find food and water and to defend themselves from predators. Their large family network helps teach these skills. Centered on the largest land animals on Earth, the book considers the practical knowledge young elephants acquire and the role of their relatives in helping them live in the African wild.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Our Very Own DogAmanda McCardieSophie, a lively Jack Russell, joins a new family after being brought home from a rescue centre. Her experiences include learning commands such as sit and stay, walking in the park, meeting other dogs, and unexpectedly winning a dog show. Alongside Sophie’s story, shorter captions address practical aspects of caring for a dog, including feeding, grooming, breeds, communication, training, and dogs’ responses to human voices. The book combines a family’s new pet with information about canine care.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Yours Sincerely, GiraffeMegumi IwasaBored and lonely, Giraffe sends a letter as far as he can and begins corresponding with Penguin. The two animals become long-distance friends, although Giraffe knows little about penguins. His letters are full of questions, including questions about Penguin’s appearance and where a penguin’s neck might be. Penguin replies as well as he can, and their exchange leads to a face-to-face meeting. Their friendship grows through letters, curiosity, and mistaken assumptions about one another.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 510LATOS Book Level 3.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details