Kids Book Index
Bob Shea, illustrated by Bob Shea
Bob runs a restaurant on his alligator nose and uses birdseed to bring birds to the menu. His hidden intention is to eat the customers who arrive from around the world. Instead, the birds remain, and Bob finds himself with new companions. The alligator must decide what to do when the time comes. His plan to eat birds develops into an unexpected friendship.
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Tiny Kitty, Big CityTim Miller, illustrated by Tim MillerA small kitten travels alone through a crowded, noisy city. Brave and playful, the kitty faces the city’s bustle while looking for love and a permanent home. When snow begins to fall, the question of where the kitten will go becomes more urgent. The story follows the cat’s search through the city.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Chase the Moon, Tiny Turtle: A Hatchling’s Daring Race to the SeaKelly JordanA baby loggerhead turtle breaks free from its shell and begins crossing the sand toward the sea. Moonlight provides the hatchling’s guide as it travels at night. The newborn turtles face predators while trying to reach the shore. Rhythmic text and print-and-digital illustrations depict the dangerous passage from nest to water. The book follows a turtle hatchling through this vulnerable first journey.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
City BabyLaurie ElmquistAn Asian mother and her baby spend time together in a busy city. The baby rides mainly in a stroller as they visit a park, coffee shop, and festival. Along the way, the pair pause for small discoveries: the baby watches pigeons, blows bubbles, and studies a reflection in a shop window. Short sentences accompany textured collage scenes that follow their outings and capture the details of the places they visit.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details