Kids Book Index
David Schneider, illustrated by Jeff Shelly
Dillan McMillan faces a plate of peas that are small, green, warm, and buttery. He is a finicky eater and refuses to eat them, even as family members and friends plead with, prod, and nudge him. The story stays with Dillan’s firm resistance to the peas and the increasingly persistent people around him at mealtime, in a comic domestic conflict.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
The Big CheeseJory John, illustrated by Pete OswaldThe Big Cheese considers himself unsurpassed and makes sure others know it. Expecting to take first place in the annual Cheese-cathlon, he meets Wedge Wedgeman, a quiet newcomer who finishes ahead of him. The competition makes the boastful cheese confront losing and consider whether being the best is the most important thing. It follows a food-character cast through rivalry, disappointment, and humility.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile Text Measure AD420LATOS Book Level 2.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Library Fish Learns to ReadAlyssa Satin Capucilli, illustrated by Gladys JoseLibrary Fish lives happily in a bowl and is described as an unusually literary fish. Everyone around her loves reading, and she begins learning to read as well. The story follows the fish as she tries to take part in the activity enjoyed by those around her, centering books and reading.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Don’t Touch That Flower!Alice Hemming, illustrated by Nicola SlaterSpring’s arrival makes Squirrel uneasy. When a wildflower begins to blossom, Squirrel decides it belongs to him and tries to keep it for himself. His intense wish to protect the flower has unintended harmful effects, because he does not recognize that his possessiveness is causing damage. The story centers on Squirrel, the flower, and his response to the changing season.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details