Kids Book Index
R. J. Palacio
A grandmother explains to her grandson the history behind his name and tells him about surviving a major historical tragedy. Her account concerns Sara, a French girl separated from her parents during Nazi persecution. Julien, a classmate with polio, and his parents hide her. The story links the grandmother’s survival to an act of kindness and includes back matter with biographical information.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Wilma’s Way Home: The Life of Wilma MankillerDoreen RappaportThis picture-book biography follows Wilma Mankiller, who grew up on Cherokee land and learned Gadugi, a Cherokee practice of helping one another. In 1956, federal relocation moved her family from Oklahoma to California, separating her from home, friends, and traditions. She later found support at San Francisco’s Indian Center, helped strengthen the local Native community, supported Native political activists, and returned home to improve her people’s lives.Kindergarten to Second GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A New HomeTania de RegilA boy in New York City and a girl in Mexico City each prepare to move to the other’s city. Both worry about leaving familiar homes and wonder what an unfamiliar place will be like. Their parallel voices and side-by-side urban scenes reveal shared experiences and unexpected similarities between the two cities. The story explores what makes a home across cultures and a major transition.All readersLexile Text Measure 281LATOS Book Level 2.2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Your Turn, AdrianHelena ObergAdrian goes to school with a tight feeling in his stomach and feels alone among the other children. Being called on by his teacher makes his heart race and seems to stop time. He begins to find courage after meeting a wolfhound called Heidi. When Heidi must go back to her owner, Adrian faces the question of what will become of that new courage.All readersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details