Kids Book Index
Helen Docherty, illustrated by Thomas Docherty
Under an orange moon, Blue Baboon sets off carrying her bassoon. A monsoon interrupts her musical outing, but a large balloon helps bring her to a dune. There, Blue Baboon and her friends play music together. The story is told as a rhyming picture book built around music, weather, and the journey to join her friends.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Blue Bison Needs a HaircutScott Rothman, illustrated by Pete OswaldBlue Bison likes to look clean and neat, but his hair begins to grow wild. He tries to stay patient while barber shops are closed, leaving his need for a haircut unresolved. The story follows Blue Bison’s efforts to wait through a frustrating situation involving his appearance and a changing routine.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile Text Measure AD560LATOS Book Level 3.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Our World Is a Family: Our Community Can Change the WorldMiry Whitehill, Jennifer JacksonWhen someone new comes to the neighborhood, this picture book asks how people can help that person feel safe, loved, and important. It focuses on welcoming immigrant and refugee neighbors seeking a better life. The story presents the world as a shared home and encourages gestures of kindness, compassion, and community so newcomers know they are not alone.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Wake Me Up in 20 CoconutsLaurie Keller, illustrated by Laurie KellerThe helpful resident of apartment 2C is known for having an answer to every question, and neighbors rely on that knowledge. Then someone asks a question he does not understand. Afraid that this gap will damage his know-it-all reputation, he must work out how to help his neighbor while facing the fact that he does not know the answer.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details