Kids Book Index
Rebecca J. Gomez
Federico rides to visit Abuelo with food in his bicycle basket when he encounters a hungry wolf. The wolf takes on the appearance of Federico’s grandfather, but Federico uses a spicy surprise to send it away. He and Abuelo then celebrate with salsa. This Mexican-American version of the Red Riding Hood tale includes colorful digitally altered illustrations, a salsa recipe, and a Spanish-English glossary.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
When the Storm ComesLinda AshmanThis book asks how people and animals protect themselves when storms arrive. Simple rhyming text offers answers about taking shelter, while colorful digital and pencil drawings show the responses. It also frames the experience around waiting for sunshine after a storm has hit. The book’s focus remains on storms, shelter, and the ways different living beings respond to threatening weather.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD520LATOS Book Level 3.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Heart of a WhaleAnna Pignataro, illustrated by Anna PignataroWhale’s song travels through the ocean to distant places, soothing and cheering other sea creatures. Although he sings of happiness and hope, Whale feels an empty heart and wonders why no song fills it. His music reaches the most distant parts of the sea day after day and night after night. Another whale’s friendship brings him happiness and fulfillment. Evocative watercolor illustrations accompany this 40-page ocean story.Under FiveWord Count 189On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Feel the Fog (Weather Walks series)April Pulley SayreThis poetic exploration focuses on fog as a natural weather phenomenon. It considers how fog forms, why it feels chilly, and how it clears away, presenting it as clouds that arrive close to the ground. Full-color photographs immerse the pages in foggy scenes, while endnotes provide further information about the phenomenon. The book combines lyrical text, photographs, and explanatory material to follow fog from its appearance through its eventual clearing.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details