Kids Book Index
Liz Garton Scanlon
Frances is a young Black girl who lives in the city, where crowded spaces and many rules make it difficult for her to find room to climb, run, and play. In the country, she encounters the pleasures of rural life. The story also returns to the energy of her urban home and the love of her family there. Playful illustrations and brisk text accompany Frances as she experiences both environments.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
The Most Important ThingAntonella Abbatiello, illustrated by Antonella AbbatielloIn this fable, animals each regard a particular trait as the one that matters most. When those characteristics are placed on different animals, the results become absurd, challenging each animal’s certainty about what is most important. Large color pages, including foldouts, present the animals and their misplaced features. The story’s emphasis on varied characteristics leads toward a message of unity and celebrates diversity instead of any superiority.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Beyond the BurrowJessica Meserve, illustrated by Jessica MeserveRabbit lives in a warm, safe community populated only by rabbits. Reaching for a carrot sends her tumbling through a hole and into a river, where she encounters an anteater she sees as frightening and unfamiliar. Hungry and hiding in another hole, Rabbit receives food from the animal rather than another carrot. That kindness changes her view. She begins to explore beyond her burrow and discovers many different not-rabbits, along with new possibilities for friendship and fun.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Giant GiantDylan Hewitt, illustrated by Dylan HewittA village faces troubles caused by outsized bullies and learns to address them through cooperation. The story considers the harm bullying causes while showing a path toward turning the bullies into friends. Its picture-book approach uses a humorous, eventful premise to explore kindness and collective action. Muted digital drawings illustrate the village’s effort to change a difficult situation together.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details