Kids Book Index
Douglas Florian
Children move through a bedtime routine, putting toys away and listening to lullabies before going to sleep. The book presents these end-of-day activities in gently soothing rhyme, accompanied by colorful, boldly rendered digital illustrations. Its focus remains on the sequence of settling down: tidying up, hearing music, and preparing for rest as the day comes to a close.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Crick, Crack, Crow!Janet LordA crow’s mischievous exploits include playing a trick on a cat and getting away from a hawk. The book presents crows as resourceful, clever birds and draws attention to their behavior. Its text uses a rhythmic style, while the illustrations combine gouache with pen-and-ink work. A bibliography and factual material about crows are included.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Solar BearBeth FerryEndangered animals from around the world are shown with a mystical glow that draws attention to the importance of their survival. The book includes creatures such as pangolins, rhinos, manatees, and sea turtles, imagining the emptiness of a planet without them. Rhyming text and mixed-media art accompany its focus on protecting Earth and endangered species. Back matter provides conservation resources, extending the book’s attention to the animals and environments under threat.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Being HomeTraci SorellA young Cherokee girl leaves the city with her mother and travels toward her ancestral homelands. Before they go, she says goodbye to the house and backyard swing she has always known, then watches and draws the changing scenery from the car. At their destination, she finds a landscape, extended family, and community shaped by singing, shell shaking, storytelling, and stickball. The story follows her move toward a new sense of home and belonging.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD450LATOS Book Level 3.1On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details