Kids Book Index
Michelle Olson, illustrated by Michelle Olson
Emily 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.
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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
Home Like This, ALaura Purdie Salas, illustrated by Miriam NerloveThis board book looks at homes across the natural world. Animal dwellings can be large or small, above or below ground, built from many materials, and either lasting or temporary. As it moves among these varied places, the book includes human homes too and connects them through the idea of a place where love is found.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Froggy: A Pond Full Of Pals!Paige Walshe, illustrated by Paige WalsheFroggy lives in a forest pond and faces a wide range of sticky situations. A little clumsy, he encounters local wizards, humans having picnics, and giant fish while trying to make friends. The small frog must cope with big feelings, powerful spells, and the challenges of a world that can feel too large. Each day brings new encounters in and around the pond, but Froggy keeps going instead of giving up when things become difficult.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details