Caring Kids Books for Kids
Descriptions of my series of Children's Books
Children Who Hugged the Mountain
A large-scale quarry operation threatens a mountain rich in plant and animal life. A group of resourceful and courageous children makes an effort to save the mountain from destruction.
(Theme: Responsibility & Care for the environment. Ages 8-12. Reading level 3.9. 22 pages.)
Smoke Patrol
Day to day, the mysterious foul-smelling smoke causes sleepless nights for a group of children. Finally, they decide to find the source of their troubles. Everything doesn’t go quite smoothly, however.
(Theme: Ages 8-12. Reading level 4. 24 pages.)
Mystery of the Missing Mosaics
The ancient ruins are an ideal backdrop for the historical games that Roya and her friends play until strange things begin to happen. The children decide to solve the mystery.
(Theme: responsibility & Care for heritage. Ages 8-12. Reading level 4.7. 22 pages)
Mr. G. Reed Makes a Deal
A mysterious stranger makes an offer Mr. Reed cannot resist. However, suspense begins to build as his son falls ill after a school picnic, and doctors seem unable to help the boy.
(Theme: Consequences of greed. Ages 8-10. Reading level 5. 32 pages)
The Dragonfly Surprise
Mallika is shunned by her classmates because of her darker skin. Only one girl is friendly with her. But when the friend sees Mallika’s wire art just before an important art contest…
(Theme: Discrimination & Dishonesty. Ages 10-12. Reading level 5.9. 24 pages)
The Old Key
Walid has been longing to see the old family home in Galilee and to try the old key his mother keeps on the wall. Now his uncle is back from a visit to the occupied land with some news.
(Theme: Displacement. Ages 8-12. Reading level 5.8. 13 pages)
Baz and the Baby
A peregrine falcon experiences feelings of jealousy due to his master’s interest in the new baby and loses control. Adapted from an old Arab folk tale.
(Theme: Sibling rivalry & Forgiveness. Ages 8-10. Reading level 4. 22 pages)
Abul, the True Hero
Resourceful Abul stops a train from derailing and saves hundreds of lives. A true story from Bangladesh.
(Theme: Responsibility. Ages 6-10). Reading level 4.7. 18 pages)
The Little Brown Sparrow Who Could
A forest fire is threatening the habitat of a little sparrow and many other birds. What can on elittle bird do to help? Adapted from an old Finnish folktale.)
(Theme: Responsibility & Cooperation. Ages 6-10. Reading level 4.5. 14 pages)
The Slow Little Snail
One beautiful morning, a little snail sets out for a walk (snails don’t really ‘walk’ of course, but the little snail doesn’t know that), but she has some difficulty finding company.
(Theme: Exclusion & Positive attitude. Ages 6-8. Reading level 3.2. 20 pages)