Kids Book Index
Justin Richardson, Peter Parnell, illustrated by Henry Cole
Based on a true story from the Central Park Zoo, this book follows Roy and Silo, two male penguins living in the penguin house. Their wish for a family matches that of the other penguins, and a zookeeper helps them welcome and raise a penguin chick. This tenth-anniversary edition also includes an authors’ note and a poster.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Heather Has Two MommiesLesléa Newman, illustrated by Laura CornellHeather goes to school in a classroom that includes many different kinds of families. She has two mothers, and the absence of a father is not treated as unusual by her classmates. This revised edition presents family variety in a shorter, child-focused text and uses new watercolor illustrations. The story centers on Heather’s everyday place among classmates whose family structures differ from one another.Picture Books for Babies, Toddlers, and PreschoolersLexile Text Measure AD460LATOS Book Level 3.1On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Click, Clack, Peep!Doreen CroninThe barnyard animals eagerly await the hatching of an egg and welcome Baby Duck. At night, however, Baby Duck stays awake and keeps calling out to play, preventing the rest of the barnyard from sleeping. The animals try familiar bedtime approaches, but nothing works. Duck eventually finds a solution by taking Farmer Brown’s tractor keys and driving Baby Duck around the barnyard until he falls asleep. A final wordless scene continues the story’s conclusion.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Bah! Said the BabyJennifer PlecasWhen Baby says “Bah!”, Mom, Brother, and Sister try to determine what is wanted. They offer objects and people whose names begin with the same sound, including a book, ball, bow, brother, bunny, bear, block, and bottle. Baby’s expressions show that none of the guesses is correct. After a family member leaves the room for the fourth time, Baby says “Bah-Bah,” revealing the intended farewell.Picture Books for Babies, Toddlers, and PreschoolersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details