Kids Book Index
Benson Shum
Anzu is a kind, loving kaiju who lives with anxiety. His bonsai helps flowers bloom, and those flowers have made others smile. When their power seems to fade and the flowers begin causing hurt rather than help, Anzu does not know what to do. Remembering what his bonsai tree has taught him, he learns about patience and empathy while facing his worries.
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SIMON AND THE BETTER BONECorey R. TaborSimon, a small brown dog, finds a bone beside a pond and then notices its reflection in the water. Convinced that the reflected dog has a better one, Simon tries a series of contests, including a staring contest and tricks. When he leaps at the other dog, both bones are lost. Simon then finds another bone and places it in the water for his double, turning the encounter into a friendship. The story reshapes Aesop’s tale of a dog and its reflection with a different conclusion.Under FiveWord Count 251On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Odd Birds: Meet Nature’s Weirdest FlockLaura GehlThis board book introduces a selection of unusual birds through simple text and illustrations. It focuses on birds described as especially distinctive, offering young readers an overview of an unconventional flock. The back matter adds photographs of each bird along with further facts, extending the introduction from illustrated pages to real-world images and information about the birds included.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
CELEBRATIONSBrook Sitgraves TurnerPhotographs of real families introduce young children to the different ways people celebrate, practice their beliefs, and mark important moments together. Brook Sitgraves Turner's board book includes religious holidays, cultural traditions, and everyday milestones, helping readers notice both familiar customs and experiences unlike their own. Rhythmic text offers words for talking about these occasions, while a glossary and discussion questions give families ways to continue the conversation. The focus is on the people taking part and the variety of traditions that bring them together.Birth–PreschoolOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details