Kids Book Index
Jorey Hurley, illustrated by Jorey Hurley
A pot, spoon, adult helper, and vegetables in many colors are used to prepare a vegetable soup. The book names vegetables and presents colors including purple, yellow, orange, and red. Its minimal text pairs with bright, graphic art as the ingredients are mixed into the finished soup. Counting is also part of the book’s presentation of colorful vegetables.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
The Big UmbrellaAmy June Bates, cowritten with Juniper Bates, illustrated by Amy June Bates, cowritten with Juniper BatesA large umbrella waits by the front door, spacious and ready when rain begins. Its generous size lets everyone who needs cover stand underneath. The umbrella welcomes people in and gives them a place to gather, regardless of height. Centered on this shared shelter, the book presents an umbrella ready for any person seeking protection from the weather, making room for all who arrive during the rain.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD370LATOS Book Level 1.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Boy Who Went to MarsSimon James, illustrated by Simon JamesWhen Stanley’s mother leaves for an overnight work trip, he imagines taking a journey to Mars in a spaceship made from a cardboard box. On Mars, he sends a Martian back to his home in his place. Stanley’s dad and older brother accept the visitor’s unusual habits, and the Martian sleeps in Stanley’s bed before going to school, where others assume he is Stanley. When Stanley’s mother comes back, Stanley returns too. His family plays along as he works through his feelings about her absence.Under FiveLexile Text Measure 500LATOS Book Level 2.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Farmer Falgu Goes to the Kumbh MelaChitra SoundarFarmer Falgu travels to the Kumbh Mela, a large festival in Allahabad, India. There is much to see at the gathering, but Falgu repeatedly does not get what he wants. Along the way, the kindhearted farmer keeps stopping to lend a hand. The story follows his festival journey through a vibrant Indian city, with deeply colored digital illustrations and back matter.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details