Kids Book Index
Donna Gephart
Go 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.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Atticus CaticusSarah MaizesA young boy introduces Atticus Caticus, his beloved cat, over the course of a day. In a rhythmic, poetry-like text, the cat lounges in the sun, takes a drink from a water glass, sharpens its nails on a chair, and settles down for the night on the boy’s head. The story observes familiar feline behavior through the boy’s affectionate perspective. Its focus remains on the daily routines and antics of a cat and the bond between pet and child.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Blue Floats AwayTravis JonkerLittle Blue, an iceberg from the North Pole, floats away from his parents and begins a journey through the ocean. He encounters sharks and sailboats, faces uncertainty about the way home, and undergoes physical changes along the way. The story follows Blue’s changing form and eventual return home, connecting an ocean voyage with the transformations of the water cycle.Under FiveWord Count 239On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Hardly HauntedbyJessie Sima, illustrated by byJessie SimaHouse is an old, creaky haunted house that wants a family and hopes to become a home. Her hinges creak, and wind-blown branches scratch at her windows. She tries to stay still and behave so that someone might move in. House wonders whether she can find a family willing to live with her eerie qualities and make her a haunted home.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD450LATOS Book Level 1.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details