Kids Book Index
Jen Arena, illustrated by Jessica Gibson
From an oak-tree perch, Acorn longs for adventure and becomes the first of his friends to jump down into the wider world. New experiences fill him with excitement until a squirrel buries him deep underground. Forced to remain still in darkness for a long time, the young acorn begins a journey that leads to transformation.
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All Through the Night: Important Jobs That Get Done at NightPolly Faber, illustrated by Harriet HobdayIn a city, a young girl completes her evening routine while her mother prepares to leave for work. As the night continues, the mother's trip introduces people whose jobs keep the city functioning, including nurses, cleaners, delivery workers, doctors, police officers, and journalists. The book places the girl's bedtime alongside the work undertaken by many people during the same nighttime hours.Kindergarten to Second GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Polar BearCandace FlemingA mother polar bear and her two cubs spend their first year facing predators and dwindling Arctic ice. After leaving the den hungry, the mother travels with the cubs toward the ice, fends off wolves, and hunts ringed seal. As temperatures rise and the ice melts, finding enough food becomes harder, and the family must wait through summer for the ice to return.Five to NineWord Count 1580On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Being Friends with DragonsKatherine Locke, illustrated by Diane EwenA story about friendship with dragons, whose company can be wonderful but not always easy. The central challenge is a dragon’s fiery temper: can it be tamed well enough for a lasting friendship to develop? The book frames the relationship around the difficulties that can arise when a dragon’s temper flares and the effort to form a bond despite them.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details