Kids Book Index
Jamie Michalak, illustrated by Sabine Timm
Lemon searches for a party in a world filled with unusual friends. Along the way are cats in boots, fruit in suits, bread dogs, and a pigeon named Fred. The book asks readers to help Lemon locate the celebration, making the search part of the story. Its characters and party setting create an imaginative gathering of animals and food-inspired figures.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Howard the Average GeckoWendy Meddour, illustrated by Carmen SaldañaHoward believes he is the rainforest’s most exceptional creature because of his camouflage. He is so impressed with himself that he does not notice other camouflaged animals. When he learns that other creatures also blend into their surroundings, he no longer feels special and worries about being an ordinary gecko. The story follows his pride, disappointment, and question of whether someone could love him as he is.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeWord Count 447On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Music Is a RainbowBryan Collier, illustrated by Bryan CollierAfter loss and illness affect his family, a young boy finds solace and healing in music. He recalls sitting quietly as his father reads the newspaper and drinks coffee. As the music fills the room, he experiences it as color and light. The book centers the boy’s memories of his father and presents music as a source of comfort while his family faces difficult change. Music becomes a vivid part of those recollections, surrounding the room with color and light.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile Text Measure 549LATOS Book Level 3.6On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Dodos Are NOT Extinct!Paddy Donnelly, illustrated by Paddy DonnellyThis playful book invites readers to look closely for extinct animals hiding in disguise. Dodos, woolly mammoths, saber-toothed tigers, and dinosaurs may be closer than they seem, concealed throughout the pages. The animal-filled story turns its search into a guessing game, asking readers to spot creatures that are famous for having disappeared. Its premise combines extinct animals with silliness and visual discovery.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile Text Measure AD670LATOS Book Level 4.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details