Kids Book Index
Monica Wesolowska
Soon after he is born, Elbert begins floating in the air. His mother stretches onto her toes to reach him and throws toys upward for playtime. People around town, including the school nurse and mayor, offer advice about keeping him down. Elbert’s mother instead encourages him to be himself and supports his need to float. The art has a digitally created vintage style.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
The Shape of YouMu’o. ’n Thi. V nA mother speaks to her child about the shapes that make up their lives. Her reflections move from tangible forms to less concrete things, including learning and warmth. Told in gentle, flowing language, the book considers shapes as part of both the physical world and a child’s inner experience. Dimensional collage art accompanies this conversation between mother and child about the many forms they encounter together.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Hidden GemLinda Liu, illustrated by Linda LiuAn ordinary pebble arrives at the Museum of Rocks after noticing other rocks gather on its steps. Inside, he finds that its exhibits feature gemstones, geodes, and crystals, and he compares his own plain appearance with theirs. While taking in the museum's rocky marvels, the pebble comes to recognize value in himself. The pebble's question is whether he, too, can be special.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD440LATOS Book Level 3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Elena RidesJuana MedinaElena is a purple elephant determined to learn to ride her bicycle. Wearing a green helmet, she sets off with encouragement from a small red bird. She slides, glides, and sometimes crashes as she keeps trying. Rhythmic, rhyming text follows her efforts on the bike, while bold illustrations accompany the action. The story centers on Elena’s persistence as she learns to ride.Under FiveWord Count 91On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details