Official Kids Mag

Our book list this month is brought to us by the Iva Jane Peek Public library in Decatur, Arkansas. Reading is a great way to explore other worlds, and these books will help young readers explore worlds of creativity, nature, outer space, civil rights and history. The Iva Jane Peek Library is a small library that aims to serve the community and provide as many resources as possible. One of their main goals is to help children, teens and adults learn, be a part of the community and grow through reading, play, and programs. preschool to loWer eleMentarY (level 1) I Have an Idea! by Hervé Tullet One little idea—chase it, find it, lose it, and catch it! A book about creative thinking that is full of color and helps young ones learn to process and possibly put their ideas to use. Sparkling with visual wit and bubbling with imagination, I Have an Idea! Is a richly emotional exploration of the creative process. Hike by Pete Oswald In the cool and quiet early light of morning, a father and child wake up. Today they're going on a hike. Follow the duo into the mountains as they witness the magic of the wilderness and overcome challenges. By the time they return home, closer than ever. A touching tribute to the bond between father and child. Alistair: in Outer space by Marilyn Sadler Alistair is always serious and sensible. Come along as he sets out to return his library books, is swept away by a spaceship, and has some difficulties sorting things out for himself. ruth and the Green Book by Calvin Alexander Ruth was so excited to take a trip in her family's new car! In the early 1950s, few African Americans could afford to buy cars, so this would be an adventure. But she soon found out that Black travelers weren't treated well in some towns and were even refused service. Finally, a friendly attendant at a gas station showed Ruth's family The Green Book. It listed all of the places that would welcome Black travelers. With this guidebook―and the kindness of strangers―Ruth could finally make a safe journey from Chicago to her grandma's house in Alabama. Martin's Big Words by Doreen rappaport Martin Luther King, Jr., was one of the most influential and gifted speakers of all time. Doreen Rappaport uses quotes from some of his most beloved speeches to tell the story of his life and his work in a simple, direct way. Bryan Collier's stunning collage art combines remarkable watercolor paintings with vibrant patterns and textures. A timeline and a list of additional books and web sites help make this a standout biography of Dr. King. upper eleMentarY to Middle school (level 2) Space Dumpling by Craig Thompson For Violet Marlocke, family is the most important thing in the whole galaxy. So when her father goes missing while on a hazardous job, she can't just sit around and do nothing. To get him back, Violet throws caution to the stars and sets out with a group of misfit friends on a quest to find him. Set in a distant yet familiar future, Space Dumpling weaves themes of family, friendship, and loyalty into a grand space adventure filled with quirky aliens, awesome spaceships, and commentary on our environmentally challenged world. The Last Kids on Earth by Max Brallier Ever since the monster apocalypse hit town, average 13-year-old Jack Sullivan has been living in his tree house, which he's armed to the teeth with catapults and a moat, not to Books for The Story of ruby Bridges by robert Coles The year is 1960, and six-year-old Ruby Bridges and her family have recently moved from Mississippi to New Orleans in search of a better life. When a judge orders Ruby to attend first grade at William Frantz Elementary, an all-white school, Ruby must face angry mobs of parents who refuse to send their children to school with her. Based on the true story of Ruby Bridges, one of courage, faith, and hope. young explorers 26 • MArCH 2023 • www.OfficialKidsMag.com

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