Kids Book Index
Scott Rothman, illustrated by Pete Oswald
Blue 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.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
The Sour GrapeJory John, illustrated by Pete OswaldThe Sour Grape holds onto resentments over small slights, including a borrowed scarf that was not returned and an unanswered call. After another friend resents the grape without hearing an explanation, the grape recognizes the unfairness of this response. A painful experience has shaped the grape's personality, and the story follows its effort to release those grudges.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile Text Measure AD430LATOS Book Level 2.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Good Egg and the Talent ShowJory John, illustrated by Pete OswaldThe Good Egg is excited for a talent show but has no act to perform. He decides he will simply watch from the audience. When his friends need help onstage, he steps in and discovers a talent through helping them. The story centers a talent-show day, friendship, kindness, and the Good Egg’s realization that he does not need a conventional act.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile Text Measure 281LATOS Book Level 2.2On one of the same reading listsView book details
Blurp’s Book of MannersCindy Derby, illustrated by Cindy DerbyPicklepop is teaching an etiquette lesson when she spills a bucket of paint and a living paint blob appears. Blurp is not frightening or wicked, but the messy creature repeatedly interrupts the lesson with paint splatters, burps, and other distractions. As Picklepop tries to continue teaching manners, Blurp turns the session upside down and may have something to teach the etiquette coach in return.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile Text Measure AD610LATOS Book Level 4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details