Kids Book Index
Terry Fan
Barnaby is a pet who is half mouse, half elephant, and has a little flamingo in him. After becoming separated from home, he travels through busy city streets, shadowy alleyways, and parkland. His route home is described as perilous, and the journey centers on friendship, unconditional love, belonging, and what home means. This standalone story takes place in the world of The Barnabus Project.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
HELLO DAY: A CHILD’S- EYE VIEW OF THE WORLDCharlie MylieHello Day follows a child through a day filled with small and large wonders. The child offers joyful greetings to things in the world, including objects within reach, while a parent has more practical plans. Their contrasting perspectives create moments of tension as the child’s curiosity and delight meet the parent’s everyday concerns.Birth–PreschoolOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Family/School/Community Adela’s Mariachi BandDenise VegaAdela loves her family’s mariachi band, yet she is not a member. Because everyone else in her family performs, she worries she lacks what it takes to join them. As she persists, Adela discovers her own voice and something distinctive to contribute. The story follows her determination to belong in the family band and connects music-making with family, confidence, and perseverance as she works toward taking part in performances.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Dive, Dive into the Night SeaThea LuDive, Dive into the Night Sea explores wonders found in the sea after dark. In its deepest darkness, bioluminescence appears in a swirling display compared with a star-filled sky. A poetic narrative and artwork using muted color and light guide the book’s exploration of nighttime ocean phenomena and discovery.Younger ReadersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details