Kids Book Index
Em Lynas
A 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.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
A Bear, a Fish, and a Fishy WishDaniel BernstromA hungry brown bear wants a small pink-and-silver fish for a meal, while the fish is trying to return upstream to its home. As the fish leaps at a waterfall, the bear captures it. Other fish follow, jumping over the bear and its captive, until both tumble into the water and wash onto a riverbank. Rhyming text and digital illustrations accompany the chase and its resolution.Under FiveATOS Book Level 1.1AR Interest Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Towed by ToadJashar AwanToad is a young tow-truck driver who likes assisting others with their vehicle troubles. Although he avoids accepting assistance himself, his own truck eventually breaks down and he must be helped. The story follows this reversal for a helper who needs rescuing, alongside a ride in Toad’s tow truck. Rhyming text accompanies lively illustrations that show several kinds of vehicle problems.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD300LATOS Book Level 2.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Dalmartian: A Mars Rover’s StoryLucy Ruth Cummins, illustrated by Lucy Ruth CumminsOne summer night, visitors that resemble Dalmatians arrive in Stephen’s yard by spaceship. Their green spots reveal that they are no ordinary dogs, and one is left behind when the others flee. Stephen invites the visitor inside, where they negotiate how to share a bed. The next day brings more surprises: the visitor rejects dog food, dislikes a leash, walks upright, and has different ideas about the dog park. Stephen and his unusual guest spend time learning about local history, plants, and animals.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details