Kids Book Index
Laurie Elmquist
A mother and her baby take a walk through the woods. As they travel, the mother describes the things they see together, presenting the forest through the baby’s first hike. The book focuses on the shared experience of noticing the natural world on a woodland walk, accompanied by gentle mixed-media illustrations.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Errol’s GardenGillian Hibbs, illustrated by Gillian HibbsErrol loves raising plants, although his city apartment has no proper outdoor garden and limited room for everything he wants to grow. His home already contains many plants, but he hopes for a place outside where more can be planted. When he finds an unused, neglected area on the roof of his apartment building, he develops an idea for it and needs help to carry it out. The illustrations show a diverse neighborhood.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Every Color SoupJorey Hurley, illustrated by Jorey HurleyA 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.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Found.Jeff NewmanThis nearly wordless picture book follows a child and a lost dog. After the child has experienced losing a beloved dog, another dog is found and cared for during a downpour. The child grows attached to the animal, then notices a poster showing that the dog is missing. Returning the dog to its owner is difficult, but the child does so. The illustrations use a restrained color palette.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details