Kids Book Index
Sean Taylor, illustrated by Emily Hughes
On a very hot day, a father bear and his small son head to the river to cool down. The journey is difficult for Little Bear, who makes observations about the things he sees and does, including jumping, being brave, and getting wet. He also tries to impress his father with a large jump across rocks. Their day at the river ends with the two bears traveling home through glowing sunlight.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus TreeDaniel Bernstrom, illustrated by Brendan WenzelA snake swallows a boy, who responds by persuading the hungry creature to eat more animals. Each time, the boy encourages another bite, leaving the snake increasingly full. The snake finally eats a small piece of fruit containing a tiny fly, and the overfilled creature releases everyone it has swallowed. The story takes place in a eucalyptus tree and uses repeated phrases, rhyme, alliteration, and energetic action language as the boy finds a way out.Picture Books for Babies, Toddlers, and PreschoolersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Good Night, Bat! Good Morning, Squirrel!Paul MeiselAfter losing his home, Bat finds a leafy nest in a tree and settles in while Squirrel is asleep. When she wakes, Squirrel is upset by her unexpected roommate and writes notes telling him to leave. Bat misunderstands the messages, assuming they concern the bugs he has placed on the bed, and moves them instead. Their written exchanges lead to more mix-ups until Squirrel comes to value Bat’s cheerfulness and both agree to share the nest.Picture Books for Babies, Toddlers, and PreschoolersLexile Text Measure AD540LATOS Book Level 2.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A Morning with GrandpaSylvia Liu, illustrated by Christina ForshayMei Mei watches her grandfather, Gong Gong, practice tai chi in the garden and wants to join him. He patiently guides her through the slow movements, while Mei Mei turns them into energetic displays of her own. Once she decides she has learned tai chi, Mei Mei reverses their roles and teaches Gong Gong yoga poses she learned at school. The book includes illustrated descriptions of their tai chi movements and yoga postures at the end.Picture Books for Babies, Toddlers, and PreschoolersLexile Text Measure AD570LATOS Book Level 3.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details