CCBC Choices 2024 -- Primary School (ages 5-8)

The Cooperative Children's Book Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison compiles a yearly list of excellent books for young readers.
 

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1. Chinese menu: the history, myths, and legends behind your favorite foods

Book cover for "Chinese menu"
Author:
Lin, Grace
Notes:
Contemporary People, Places, and Issues;8-up
Formats:
Book, OverDrive eAudiobook, OverDrive eBook, Read-Along Book
Description:
"From fried dumplings to fortune cookies, here are the tales behind your favorite foods . . . Separated into courses like a Chinese menu, these tales -- based in real history and folklore -- are filled with squabbling dragons, magical fruits, and hungry monks. This book will bring you to far-off times and marvelous places, all while making your mouth water. And, along the way, you might just discover a deeper understanding of the resilience and triumph...

2. My powerful hair

Book cover for "My powerful hair"
Author:
Lindstrom, Carole, 1964-
Notes:
Picture Books;5-10
Formats:
Book, Hoopla eAudiobook, Hoopla eBook, OverDrive eBook, Read-Along Book
Description:
After generations of short hair in her family, a little girl celebrates growing her hair long to connect to her culture and honor the strength and resilience of those who came before her.

3. ¡Vamos! Let's go read

Book cover for "¡Vamos! Let's go read"
Author:
Raúl the Third, 1976-
Series:
World of vamos!
Notes:
Picture Books;5-9
Formats:
Book, Hoopla eAudiobook, Hoopla eBook, OverDrive eBook, Read-Along Book
Description:
"Little Lobo and his friends are excited for the out-of-this-world book festival that the Guadalupian Library hosts every year! Everyone has a special book they're looking for, but there's so much to see and do first"--