Kids Book Index
Amy Hest
Bunny is in bed waiting for Dad’s usual nighttime check-in, but Dad is late. Tired of waiting, Bunny leaves his room with a wagon packed with water, a blanket, a snack, and a favorite book. He heads out to check on Dad instead. The story follows this reversal of the bedtime routine as father and son show care for one another.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
HEATWAVELauren RednissOn a triple-digit day at the beach, a boy and his dog endure the oppressive heat. Games are canceled as the temperature reaches 100 degrees, even in the shade, and people seek relief from the sun. The boy waits through the slow, hot hours until wind and clouds arrive. A downpour follows, changing the day as the sun sets and the moon rises.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Desert SongLaeken Zea KempAs sunset becomes night in the Texas desert, a family listens to coyotes, cicadas, and barn owls calling beneath the moon. From the porch, they join the nighttime sounds. One by one, relatives add drums, flute, maracas, strings, and voices to the music. Under the stars, their gathering uses song and instruments to honor their ancestors, connecting a desert evening with family tradition and memory.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Bye Land, Bye SeaRené Spencer, Rodolfo MontalvoAn English-speaking girl and a Spanish-speaking boy are each lost at sea when they meet on an island. Coming from different backgrounds and unable to understand one another at first, they must find ways to communicate. Their efforts to bridge that barrier become part of their attempt to survive and make their way home together. The story is told in both Spanish and English.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details