Kids Book Index
Peggy Archer
A tiny toad sits on a twig beside the road, trying to mind his own business. A bird pecks at him, a bee buzzes, a dog barks, and other surprises—including the toe of a sneaker—keep disturbing him. Each sound or encounter sends the toad hopping farther down the road to a new place. The story follows his repeated attempts to find a quiet spot amid a series of animal and human interruptions.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Bus! Stop!James Yang, illustrated by James YangA boy calls out as his bus leaves early one morning. He has to wait for another, but the next vehicle does not resemble the bus he expected. What begins as a young rider’s misfortune develops into an imaginative and delightful experience. Told with few words, this transportation adventure centers on his wait, the unexpected bus, and the journey that follows, with fanciful digital illustrations shaping its unusual events visually.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
So Far UpSusanne Strasser, illustrated by Susanne Strasser, Elisabeth LaufferA hungry Bear spots a cake in a second-story window but cannot reach it. Pig climbs onto Bear’s head, then Dog, Rabbit, Hen, and Frog join the effort, forming an increasingly tall animal stack. Even together, they remain too low for the cake. A child appears at the window and takes it, seeming to end their attempt. Then the front door opens, and the cake is shared among the animals. The story follows their acrobatic collaboration and ends with an unexpected invitation to eat together.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD620LATOS Book Level 4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A Lullaby of Summer ThingsNatalie ZiarnikAfter a beach day, a little girl and her siblings settle into their evening at home. Hanging towels, eating dinner, and preparing for bed bring back memories of playing catch with the dog, running after waves, and watching sailboats near shore. Rhyming couplets connect the day’s seaside activities with the family’s nighttime routine, supported by full-page illustrations.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD390LATOS Book Level 2.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details