Books by Christian Robinson
“This book celebrates and perfectly captures how radical she was for her time – for any time really. It also emphasises the fun and energy of her life.” Read more...
” A cheery book about how as adults we tend to think of the rain as a bit of an inconvenience, whereas for a child it’s really exciting.” Read more...
Interviews where books by Christian Robinson were recommended
Books about the Weather for Kids, recommended by Tim Hopgood
Children have almost universal responses to different kinds of weather: kicking fallen leaves in autumn, splashing in puddles in the rain, catching snowflakes on tongues when it snows. We talk to author and illustrator Tim Hopgood about the weather as an inspiration for children’s books.
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Rumi
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Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion
Shannon Stocker, Devon Holzwarth (illustrator) -
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Josephine: A Dazzling Life
by Christian Robinson & Patricia Hruby Powell -
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Respect! The Walter Tull Story
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The Bird Within Me
Sara Lundberg, translated by B. J. Epstein
Biographies for Kids
Biographies for Kids
Biographies are a great way for kids to feel inspired by people who have achieved extraordinary things. And by enabling children to see the world through other people’s eyes, biographies can introduce them to different times and places, helping to broaden their perspectives. Here is a selection of biographies for kids that have been recommended on Five Books.
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Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer: The Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement
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Josephine: A Dazzling Life
by Christian Robinson & Patricia Hruby Powell -
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The Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History
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Firebird
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Life Doesn't Frighten Me
by Jean-Michel Basquiat & Maya Angelou
Books on Black Icons for Children, recommended by Jamia Wilson and Andrea Pippins
Books on Black Icons for Children, recommended by Jamia Wilson and Andrea Pippins
Jamia Wilson and Andrea Pippins discuss books that that tell the stories of some of the greatest black icons in history – and explain why reading books that celebrate these extraordinary lives can be transformational for all children.
