GRADE K BOOKS
I Want to Be a Doctor by Laura Driscoll and illustrated by Catalina Echeverri
THINKING BEYOND TODAY
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A young girl is inspired to become a doctor after her brother gets into a minor accident and she sees how he is expertly cared for at the hospital. As she learns about this career path, she gets to understand how there are all different types of doctors who work to help us in different ways.
The Little Blue Bridge by Brenda Maier and illustrated by Sonia Sánchez*
In this twist on a classic tale, Ruby and her three brothers want to cross a little bridge to pick the delicious blueberries growing on the other side. A bully named Santiago demands a snack before allowing anyone to cross. Santiago stops Ruby, but the very resourceful Ruby has planned ahead and uses her engineering skills to
I Want to Be a Scientist by Rebecca Tree and illustrated by Carolina Farías*
In this playful, informative picture book, a young girl envisions herself pursuing different science careers: from exploring space to the depths of the ocean, and the related adventures she could have.
create an alternate way to cross: her own sturdy little blue bridge that she, her brothers, and Santiago can use anytime they want—especially when they want to pick blueberries to make a pie.
City Shapes by Diana Murray and illustrated by Brian Collier*
“The city is bursting with SHAPES of each kind and if you look closely, who knows what you’ll find!” In this engaging picture book with artwork by acclaimed illustrator Brian Collier, a perceptive young girl identifies the shapes she sees all around her neighborhood and helps readers see the world around them in a new way.
Harlem Grown by Tony Hillery* and illustrated by Jessie Hartland
In this story based on actual events, Nevaeh tells how Mr. Tony came to her city school and helped the students think beyond the current state of a vacant lot to eventually turn it into a beautiful and functional
urban farm. Their first attempt failed, but they persevered and tried again with new plants and new techniques until they turned an abandoned space into something beautiful and useful while learning about healthy, sustainable eating and collaboration.
Scholastic Rising Voices: Celebrating Girls of Color: Grade K Books | Back to Top | 6 *Denotes an author or illustrator of color † Comparable substitutes will be provided for titles no longer available.
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