Makeda Makes a Mountain

Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich

Book cover for Makeda Makes a Mountain
Book cover for Makeda Makes a Mountain
Book cover for Makeda Makes a Mountain
Book cover for Makeda Makes a Mountain

Makeda Makes a Mountain

Makeda Makes a Mountain

Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich

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Description

The third title in a delightful new Level 2 I Can Read! series from acclaimed author Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich and illustrator Lydia Mba, starring Makeda, an exuberant seven-year-old "maker" and problem solver who loves to create.

Perfect for readers who love Rosie Revere, Engineer and Reina Ramos Works It Out.

Makeda and her family are cleaning the house for a party! They make a huge pile of items they don't use anymore, and soon it's time to take them away. But Makeda is not ready to throw anything out. Can she find new ways to use her old things?

This Level 2 I Can Read! book features an engaging story, longer sentences, and language play perfect for developing readers.

Critical Reviews

PRAISE FOR Makeda Makes a Birthday Treat: "An inclusive early reader that celebrates dialogue about individual differences." -- School Library Journal

Praise for TWO NAOMIS: "Warm, upbeat, and satisfying." -- Publishers Weekly

Praise for TWO NAOMIS: "A sweet coming-of-age story...Highly recommended" -- School Library Journal

Praise for TWO NAOMIS: "This story of two families coming together is grounded and sweet...recommended for all children who appreciate realistic contemporary stories." -- Booklist (starred review)

Praise for TWO NAOMIS: "A smart, endearing story about two girls who are blending families, growing up, and building a friendship." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Praise for TWO NAOMIS: "Rhuday-Perkovich and Vernick hit all the right sister notes with hilarity and heart. Hopefully we have not heard the last of these two Naomis." -- Rita Williams-Garcia, Newbery Honor author of One Crazy Summer

PRAISE FOR NAOMIS TOO: "A sequel that packs as much heart, humor, and understanding as the first." -- Kirkus Reviews

PRAISE FOR NAOMIS TOO: "The characters navigate microaggressions and the challenges of allyship in an authentic manner." -- The Horn Book

Publishing Information

Publisher: Storytide
Pub date: 2025-03-04
Length: 32 pages

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