Kids Book Index
Sara O’Leary
A teacher invites her class to consider what makes each child’s family special. Their responses differ in many particulars while sharing one essential point. One child worries that her own family may be too different to describe, then listens as classmates explain their families. The classroom conversation brings together many accounts of family life and what each child values about home.
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Nobody Likes a GoblinBen Hatke, illustrated by Ben HatkeGoblin lives in a rat-filled dungeon with Skeleton, his only friend, and the pair spend their days playing with the dungeon’s treasure. When adventurers kidnap Skeleton, Goblin leaves home to rescue him. The story follows their friendship through a chase and reverses the expected roles of villains and heroes, turning supposed bad guys into good guys. Full-color mixed-media illustrations depict the pursuit.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD520LATOS Book Level 3.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Hare and TortoiseAlison MurrayIn this retelling of Aesop’s fable, Hare and Tortoise are introduced as competitors before setting off on a race. Their contrasting traits are established from the start: Hare is drawn to carrots, while Tortoise is determined to do her best. A course map and these early details point toward the outcome as speed and patience are tested. The story follows the familiar contest to its unexpected winner.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD470LATOS Book Level 2.5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A Hat for Mrs. Goldman: A Story about Knitting and LoveMichelle EdwardsMrs. Goldman is known for knitting hats for people throughout her neighborhood. Sophia, who considers knitting difficult, joins in by creating pom-poms. When cold weather arrives, however, Mrs. Goldman has no hat of her own because she has been occupied making them for others. Sophia takes on the challenge of knitting a special hat for her older neighbor and teacher. Set in winter, the story links making something by hand with care for another person.Five to NineATOS Book Level 2.7AR Interest Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details