Kids Book Index
Lane Smith, illustrated by Lane Smith
In A Gift for Nana, a little rabbit searches for the perfect present for his Nana, someone especially important to him. The little rabbit approaches the search thoughtfully. Unexpected discoveries arise during the quest. The book presents this search as a whimsical story. Lane Smith wrote and illustrated this 40-page book, published by Random House Children’s Books on May 10, 2022.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Olu and GretaDiana Ejaita, illustrated by Diana EjaitaOlu lives near Lagos, Nigeria, and his cousin Greta lives in Milan, Italy. Although they have never met in person, the two children share a close bond and many things in common. They imagine ways of reaching one another, from walking and skating to travel by car, boat, or plane. While they cannot meet yet, they mail boxes of their lives, talk by computer, and imagine adventures together. The story ultimately shows them together as teenagers.Under FiveLexile Text Measure 330LATOS Book Level 2.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Hats Are Not for Cats!Jacqueline K. Rayner, illustrated by Jacqueline K. RaynerA cat and dog disagree about who should wear hats. The exuberant cat, armed with a large assortment of hats, tries to convince the dog that hats are for everyone. The dog grows increasingly frustrated as the cat keeps making the case. Rhyming text and watercolor-and-charcoal illustrations frame this comic dispute between two animals with very different views of hats.Under FiveWord Count 168On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A Good PlaceLucy Cousins, illustrated by Lucy CousinsBee, Ladybug, Beetle, and Dragonfly each look for a place that meets a different need: flowers, leaves, dead wood, or a pond. When they locate promising spots, those places prove unsafe because they are close to traffic, underfoot, or otherwise hazardous. The four insects continue their search for somewhere they can live together. Set in an urban environment, the story connects their quest for shelter with the needs of wildlife and natural ecosystems.Under FiveWord Count 304On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details