Kids Book Index
Tiny Fisscher
Winner of the 2025 Queen's Knickers Book Award.An honest and simple exploration of death and grief for kids 4 to 8. With playful illustrations by a therapist-turned-artist, Bird is Dead uses humor to make death a more approachable topic.Bird is dead.
Orris and Timble: The BeginningKate DiCamillo, illustrated by Carmen MokA rat must decide whether to save an owl, risking an unexpected friendship.Five to NineLexile 540LATOS 3.6On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
DorisLo Cole, illustrated by Lo ColeDoris dances to her own tune in this whimsical and emotionally resonant tale about finding the courage to be yourself.Doris has always reveled in the warmth of a spotlight.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Bless Our Pets: Poems of Gratitude for Our Animal FriendsLee Bennett HopkinsIn this adorable, often amusing collection, Rebecca Kai Dotlich, Lois Lowry, and twelve other poets give thanks for those who bark, purr, chitter, and slither.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details