Kids Book Index
Bethan Woollvin, illustrated by Bethan Woollvin
Bo wants to follow in her brothers’ footsteps by capturing a monster, but she is considered too small for the task. In this fairy-tale world, a griffin, a kraken, and a dragon join her. Together, they help Bo demonstrate to her brothers that girls can hunt monsters as well. The story centers on Bo’s determination to take on the same challenge her brothers pursue.
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A Space for MeCathryn Falwell, illustrated by Cathryn FalwellAlex shares a room with his younger brother, Lucas, while their older sister has a room of her own. Frustrated by Lucas’s noise, mess, and constant presence, Alex builds a tent beside a backyard tree where he can spend time alone. He later realizes Lucas is not trying to annoy him but wants to be with him. Together, the brothers decide that sometimes they will play together and sometimes separately.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Animal Olympics: Creatures Great and Small Competing in Incredible, Impressive, and Extraordinary Events!Carron BrownThis nonfiction picture book presents animals from around the world through the framework of an Olympic competition. Creatures compete in twelve events, with bronze, silver, and gold awards assigned for their particular skills. Each featured winner is introduced with facts about its abilities, turning animal behavior into a series of sporting contests. Back matter extends the animal information beyond the events, while the competition structure guides the book’s look at different species.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Brian Wildsmith’s Animal GalleryBrian Wildsmith, illustrated by Brian WildsmithThis animal gallery introduces wildlife from around the world through paintings of animals in their habitats. It includes group names for different creatures, such as kangaroos, tigers, turkeys, and swordfish, pairing animal subjects with the words used for their gatherings. Watercolor, chalk, colored pencil, and gouache are used across the illustrations. The book presents an artistic tour of the animal kingdom while highlighting collective nouns for its featured species.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details