Kids Book Index
Phuc Tran, illustrated by Pete Oswald
Cranky 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.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
DorisLo Cole, illustrated by Lo ColeDoris is a shy red elephant who struggles to disappear into the crowd. Although she has long relished being in a spotlight, she dances to a rhythm that is distinctly her own. The tale asks whether Doris can welcome the qualities that set her apart and find courage in being herself. Her shyness and uniqueness shape her effort to blend in and accept herself.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD770LATOS Book Level 4.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Book That Can Read Your MindMarianna Coppo, illustrated by Marianna CoppoLady Rabbit is a magician preparing an unusual act: she will predict a character chosen by the reader. Readers select someone from the illustrated theater audience without revealing the choice, and the book attempts to identify that character. The interactive format turns the story into a guessing game, with Lady Rabbit performing the apparent mind-reading trick through the choices made on the page.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 440LATOS Book Level 3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Crick, Crack, Crow!Janet LordA crow’s mischievous exploits include playing a trick on a cat and getting away from a hawk. The book presents crows as resourceful, clever birds and draws attention to their behavior. Its text uses a rhythmic style, while the illustrations combine gouache with pen-and-ink work. A bibliography and factual material about crows are included.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details