Kids Book Index
Donna Jo Napoli
As darkness arrives, this book looks at animals active at night, from microscopic organisms to large cats. Dinoflagellates feed on floating bacteria, while bats, snakes, weasels, and owls move through the night in different ways. The text also includes children’s bedtime behavior, placing human nighttime routines alongside predators and prey in the nocturnal world.
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Carina Felina: A Cuban Retelling of a Favorite FolktaleCarmen Agra DeedySet in Havana, Cuba, this retelling of a folktale begins when Pepe the parrot falls in love with Carina, a cat. He invites her to dinner, but Carina swallows him soon after arriving. The greedy cat ultimately learns a lesson with help from two crustaceans. Colorful illustrations accompany the Cuban version of this classic tale.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Smallest OwletGeorgia Grahm, illustrated by Georgia GrahmTwo great horned owls raise three owlets in an aspen grove through winter, spring, and summer. The book shows the parents caring for their young and repeatedly bringing them prey. It also describes the hunting abilities that make this possible, including strong eyesight, sound-absorbing feathers, and powerful talons. Detailed realistic illustrations accompany the family’s changing seasons, and back matter extends the subject.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
At Home with the Prairie Dog: The Story of a Keystone SpeciesDorothy Hinshaw Patent, photographed by William Muñoz, graphics by Marlo GarnsworthyThis book explores prairie dogs as a keystone species in prairie ecosystems. Their burrows are used by dozens of animals, including insects, spiders, rattlesnakes, salamanders, and owls. Endangered black-footed ferrets depend heavily on prairie dogs for food and may occupy abandoned burrows. Prairie-dog activity also makes nearby grass especially nourishing for grazing bison and pronghorn. Up to 150 species are associated with prairie dogs.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details