Kids Book Index
Amelia Bothe, illustrated by Amelia Bothe
Ellie finds an unusual shell during recess, with a mysterious creature living inside it. Although she would not normally take something from the classroom without her teacher’s permission, she slips the shell into her pocket and keeps it hidden. The secret grows heavy for her to carry, and Ellie must consider whether she can finally release it.
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Awesome of the DayEllen Javernick, illustrated by Bhagya MadanasingheAndrew feels that one problem after another is piling up, from trouble at school to scraped knees at the park. His older sister offers him a challenge: rather than giving all his attention to what went badly, he should look for one good thing each day. Andrew initially finds the task difficult, but his perspective gradually begins to shift. Even when events still fail to unfold as he hoped, he and his family continue his search for positive moments in ordinary days.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Mara Plants a SeedRobert Furrow and Donna Jo Napoli, illustrated by Melissa BaileyMara cleans up an empty lot and plants fifty sunflower seeds, hoping to create a garden. As she returns, many other participants shape what grows: insects, worms, birds, neighbors, rainstorms, rabbits, and animals that eat weeds or fertilize the soil. Each visit reveals another change in the developing wild garden and the many forces at work there.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Emily Was SO EmbarrassedMichelle Olson, illustrated by Michelle OlsonEmily enjoys dancing and twirling a favorite ribbon alone in her room. When her friend Becky asks her to take part in the school talent show, Emily is frightened by the possibility of forgetting the routine or being laughed at. Facing an audience makes her want to hide, but encouragement helps her recognize that nervousness is something everyone can feel.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details