Kids Book Index
Simon Rich, illustrated by Tom Toro
A child’s backpack faces first-day-of-school nerves and feels out of place in the school’s crowded spaces. Its worries unfold through hallways, lonely cafeteria tables, and toilet stalls. This picture book gives the backpack its own anxious perspective as it confronts the unfamiliar experience of going back to school.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
My House, My FamilyC. Hope Flinchbaugh, illustrated by Laurel AylesworthA child spends time living with Mommy and at Dad’s house while remaining part of one family in both homes. Mommy’s and Dad’s homes are different houses. The book presents homes as places that can change without changing family connection. It also states that families need not look alike. Love links the family members regardless of which house the child is in.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Don’t Touch That Flower!Alice Hemming, illustrated by Nicola SlaterSpring’s arrival makes Squirrel uneasy. When a wildflower begins to blossom, Squirrel decides it belongs to him and tries to keep it for himself. His intense wish to protect the flower has unintended harmful effects, because he does not recognize that his possessiveness is causing damage. The story centers on Squirrel, the flower, and his response to the changing season.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Benita and the Night CreaturesMariana Llanos, illustrated by CocorettoThe National Education Association's Read Across America October 2024 Elementary Pick! "Booo!" screamed Cuco, and the tree outside the window shivered. "You too!" Benita replied, and she flipped a page.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details