Kids Book Index
Sam Usher, illustrated by Sam Usher
A boy and his grandad care for a little bird that has become lost. Although the boy wants to keep it, they work to help the bird return to its home and natural habitat. Each time they set it outside, the bird hops back in, and their efforts lead them into a magical world. The story follows their friendship with the bird and their effort to let it go home.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Hello Preschool!Priscilla Burris, illustrated by Priscilla BurrisA diverse group of children arrives for its first day of preschool, ready to encounter classroom routines and activities. A diverse teacher and classroom frame their first experiences at school. Vibrant, animated double-page spreads show the children taking part in the day’s events as they discover what school is like. The book focuses on the excitement of beginning preschool and on the many new experiences that come with entering a classroom together for the first time.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD310LATOS Book Level 2.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
All We NeedKathy WolffA rhyming sequence of riddles explores what people need to survive and thrive. Each answer is revealed with a page turn, beginning with water and continuing through air, learning, a home, food, family and friends, and sharing. Diverse children and families appear throughout the accompanying visual story. Their paths culminate in a community meal, bringing together the book’s attention to everyday necessities, relationships, gratitude, and having enough to share with others.Under FiveWord Count 250On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Go Be Wonderful!Donna GephartGo Be Wonderful! portrays Daisy as she is encouraged by her biracial family from birth. Her father calls her wonderful when she cries, sleeps, and plays peek-a-boo. As Daisy grows, she passes childhood milestones with confidence and success. Starting school raises the question of whether that confidence will continue. Whimsical mixed-media illustrations depict her early years and changes.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details