Kids Book Index
Susan Vande Griek
Based on a true event, An Owl at Sea tells of a Short-eared Owl that lands on an oil rig in the North Sea, far from shore. Weak and tired, the owl shelters on the deck while rig workers provide food and a makeshift refuge. When a helicopter carries workers home, the bird travels with them and is handed to the Scottish SPCA. Poetic text and watercolor illustrations recount the owl’s unexpected rescue at sea.
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Kol Hakavod: Way to Go!Jamie Kiffel-AlchehThis book explores the Hebrew phrase “kol hakavod,” connecting it with praise, honor, and respect. It focuses on kind actions and good deeds, including those done when no one else is watching. Small acts of kindness are presented as important, even when they may seem little. Rhyming text follows the idea that people can recognize and value considerate deeds, both visible and unseen.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Just BecauseMac BarnettAt bedtime, a child keeps asking questions instead of settling down to sleep. The questions include why the ocean is blue and what happened to the dinosaurs. A patient father answers with increasingly imaginative explanations for the child’s nighttime wonders. The book offers fantastical responses to natural phenomena and ordinary happenings, with black-and-white mixed-media illustrations accented by color.Under FiveWord Count 223On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Ariba: An Old Tale about New ShoesMasha Manapov, illustrated by Masha ManapovMarcus is delighted by his new sneakers, and his grandfather responds by sharing an old story about a boy’s adventure with footwear. The book retells an African folktale, connecting Marcus’s excitement over new shoes with a story from an earlier generation. Lively, energetic illustrations accompany this tale about childhood, family storytelling, and the pleasures of a new pair of shoes.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details