Kids Book Index
Janet Lord
A 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.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Abuelita’s Gift: A Día de Muertos StoryMariana Ríos RamírezJulieta looks forward to Día de Muertos, when she expects Abuelita’s spirit to visit during the family celebration. Wanting to honor her grandmother, she searches for the right present but cannot decide what gift will suit. As the celebration unfolds, Julieta discovers a personal way to maintain a lasting connection with the grandmother who has died. A Spanish glossary and additional back matter accompany the story.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Touch the SkyStephanie V. W LucianovicVern wants to swing as high as the other children at the park, but he cannot yet make his legs pump. Frustrated by repeated attempts and by children who say it is easy, he remains close to the ground. Gretchen offers a practical instruction and encouragement, and Vern gradually begins to improve. Once he can swing high, he helps another child learn to pump, drawing on his own recent experience of struggle.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
D Is for DogEm LynasA varied group of dogs introduces letters of the alphabet through their energetic, distinctly dog-like behavior. The dogs get muddy, leap and lollop, and one hides beneath a bed with a slipper. Rhyming text follows their activities, while humorous illustrations show the pack in motion. Back matter includes a list of dog breeds, extending the book’s focus on its canine cast.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details