Kids Book Index
Sergio Ruzzier
Fish meets a wave, and the pair become friends in a comics story. As the small wave grows larger, Fish must respond to the changing water around them. Their encounters move the two from separate points of view toward a playful sense of “we.” The story follows this anthropomorphic pair through the uncertain, active beginnings of friendship and the need to remain flexible.
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Owl and PenguinVikram MadanOwl prefers quiet, while Penguin likes to sing loudly, but the two are close friends. In three short, nearly wordless chapters, they share ice cream, try to fly, and spend a rainy day together. Simple captions and emoticon-style images supplement the expressive artwork as the pair work through differences, solve problems through play, and find humor in their time together.Younger ReadersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Knight OwlChristopher DeniseSince hatching, Owl has wanted to become a knight. Though he is neither the largest nor strongest candidate, his nighttime instincts may help guard the castle after many knights disappear. Owl achieves his goal, then faces tests that call for both bravery and cleverness. The story follows his pursuit of knighthood and the challenge of protecting the castle.All readersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
How to Say Hello to a Worm: A First Guide to the OutsideKari PercivalConversational questions and answers follow a group of young children as they explore how a garden is planted and notice the outdoors around them. Their encounters include worms, soil, peas, and other parts of the garden. Nonfiction text and digital woodcut illustrations present the garden’s simple elements while inviting attention to the processes and living things involved in growing plants.Younger ReadersLexile Text Measure AD310LFountas & Pinnell Text Level LOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details