Kids Book Index
Laurie Elmquist
A toddler and mother spend a day on a farm together. After putting on rubber boots, they splash in muddy puddles, look at chickens’ speckled eggs, and pet sheep. Their country outing eventually brings them back home, where the mother gives the child a bubble bath and tucks the toddler into a cozy bed. Colorful mixed-media illustrations accompany their farm day.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
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
First Day, Hooray!June SobelThis back-to-school story explores the feelings that can arise when children encounter new experiences. It presents a wide range of emotions and introduces specific words for naming them. The focus is on acknowledging feelings and using them to navigate a major first day, while building vocabulary for self-regulation. Expressive illustrations accompany this exploration of emotional awareness in a school-related transition.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
CrankyPhuc Tran, illustrated by Pete OswaldCranky is a yellow crane truck having a bad mood. The other vehicles encourage him to talk about what he is feeling, and he eventually recognizes the worth of their advice. Colorful, animated illustrations and pun-filled text accompany this story about a construction vehicle working through difficult emotions with help from fellow machines.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details