Kids Book Index
Natalia Shaloshvili
Bear plans a quiet day with a bench, a cookie, a book, and a balloon. One by one, Fox, Wolf, Rabbit, and Elephant want to share his space or possessions. Bear reluctantly agrees while his frustration builds. As the demands continue, he struggles to say what he means and reach a limit. Loose acrylic paint and watercolor-crayon art show the growing group of animals.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
DropbearPhilip BuntingWoodland animals pass along alarming tales about Dropbear, a creature said to live high in an old gum tree. A koala’s apparent falls from trees are blamed on cruel intent, even though that explanation is mistaken. One small bird decides to look into what is really happening. Rhyming text and humorous mixed-media illustrations follow the mystery around the rumored Dropbear.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Clara and the Man with Books in His WindowMaría Teresa AndruettoSet in rural Argentina in the 1920s, this story follows Clara, the daughter of a poor laundress, and Juan, a wealthy man who rarely leaves his house. Clara discovers books after meeting Juan, and the two form a friendship as he lends them to her. Juan fears that society will not accept who he is, but their connection eventually brings him outside. The story considers friendship, books, and being true to oneself.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Bearsuit Turtle Makes a Friend: A Picture BookBob Shea, illustrated by Bob SheaA turtle wearing a bear suit insists that he is truly a bear. To prove it, he meets another turtle who considers himself an expert on real bears. Bearsuit Turtle demonstrates activities he believes show his bear identity, including climbing trees and hibernating, alongside bike riding, ice-cream eating, and pumpkin smashing. When Bear-Expert Turtle shares a secret, Bearsuit Turtle must reveal one as well. Their exchange leaves open the possibility that the two turtles can become genuine friends.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details