Kids Book Index
Chihiro Takeuchi, illustrated by Chihiro Takeuchi
Readers follow the journeys of different characters through the windows of a building over the course of one day, including events that happen while nearly everyone sleeps. The book focuses on what occurs at each hour, using detailed paper-cut artwork. It combines a daylong narrative with a seek-and-find activity and introduces analog clock reading.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Let’s Build a Dam!Daniel Fehr, illustrated by Mariachiara Di GiorgioMay, Lily, and Noah are siblings who set out to build a dam. Their project begins as a simple plan, but the book describes the results as comic. This picture-book story centers on the three siblings and their shared construction effort, following what happens when they work on the dam together.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Oh, Olive!Lian Cho, illustrated by Lian ChoOlive Chen is an artist whose imaginative work stands apart from the neat, carefully controlled shapes painted by her artist parents. The adults in her world are shown in greyscale, reflecting their restricted imaginations, while Olive’s paintings are distinctive and full of color. As other children respond to the freedom and excitement in her work, Olive’s art changes the look of their otherwise drab world. The story centers on a child artist finding expression in a family of artists with a very different approach.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
All We Need Is Love and a Really Soft Pillow!Peter H. Reynolds, illustrated by Henry Rocket ReynoldsPoppy and Little One talk about what they need in life, naming a soft pillow and a roof over their heads alongside love. A storm sweeps away their home, putting those needs into immediate question. Even after the loss, the pair remain optimistic. Their conversations return to the idea that love and having each other matter most as they face the consequences of the storm together.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile Text Measure AD470LATOS Book Level 3.2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details