Kids Book Index
Leah Henderson
On Election Day, Quetta joins her mother and grandmother in a long line to cast a vote in an urban African American neighborhood. As she experiences the wait and the obstacles surrounding the day, she learns about the power of voting. Digitally created color illustrations accompany this family election-day outing.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
My Sister and MeJoana Estrela, illustrated by Joana Estrela, Daniel HahnA child warns that a younger sister has already passed through, leaving disorder behind her. The sister scribbles and draws in books, and stickers may appear on the pages. She also puts stickers on the cat, adding to the narrator’s irritation. The book presents these small acts of sibling mischief through humorous, cartoon-like drawings. Its pages become part of the joke, carrying the signs of the little sister’s activities.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The StorytellerLindsay BonillaGriffin’s grandmother tells him stories that range from fairy tales to accounts of family history. Through the stories she shares, he begins to understand the world around him and discovers a lasting sense of purpose in his own life. The book follows the bond between a grandson and grandmother, showing how family stories preserve memories and travel between generations. It presents storytelling as something that links imagination, family lore, and a child’s growing understanding.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Water: Discovering the Precious Resource All Around Us (Spectacular STEAM for Curious Readers series)Olga Fadeeva, illustrated by Olga Fadeeva, Lena TraerThis nonfiction book examines water as a resource found throughout the planet and used every day. It asks readers to consider how much water exists on Earth. The text explains how rivers form, why ocean water is salty, and what causes tides. Acrylic and water-based illustrations accompany these questions about water’s presence, movement, and effects in the natural world.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details