Kids Book Index
Suzanne Slade
An undersea nonfiction exploration introduces the octopus and its unusual abilities. The book explains that this boneless ocean animal has eight arms, can range from one inch to 30 feet in size, and can change color. Sparse narrative text is paired with sidebars and back matter that offer further details about octopuses.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Two New YearsRichard HoIn a multicultural family, Lunar New Year and Rosh Hashanah are each marked with relatives, traditional food, and holiday activities. Although the celebrations belong to distinct calendars and cultural traditions, both turn toward hopes for the coming year and leaving past troubles behind. The book sets the shofar and Rosh Hashanah melodies alongside Lunar New Year firecrackers and lanterns as the family observes both occasions together.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 329LATOS Book Level 2.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Little Books of the Little Bronte ¨ sSarah O’LearyFour young siblings who love stories create their own tiny books, each small enough to fit inside a matchbox. The book follows their early writing before they grow up to become well-known British authors. Painterly illustrations accompany this account of shared childhood storytelling. A timeline, author’s note, and sources provide additional material about the siblings and their later literary lives.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Billy & Rose: Just the Way They Are (Billy & Rose series)Amy HestBilly, a sheep, and Rose, a pig, are close friends with firm and often differing opinions. Four stories show their conversations as they work through the complications of friendship. Their disagreements range from choosing between tall blue books and fat red ones to predicting rain, discussing Billy’s bad hair day, and debating a favorite cupcake flavor. Expressive, humorous illustrations emphasize their relationship.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details