Kids Book Index
Daniela Drescher, illustrated by Daniela Drescher
Jacob the Sandman begins his nightly work after sunset, accompanied by Milo the mouse as they scatter magical dreams. One evening Jacob oversleeps and rushes to Dream Sand Hill. There he encounters a snoring Night Monster atop the dream sand and must retrieve the magic sand so children can have happy dreams. The book frames this nighttime task through dream imagery.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Thread of LoveKabir Sehgal, Surishtha SehgalTwo sisters prepare for Raksha Bandhan, an Indian festival honoring the bond between siblings. They make rakhi bracelets for their brother, decorating the threads with materials such as beads, sequins, sparkles, and tassels. The story is written to the melody of “Frère Jacques” and presents the celebration through the sisters’ preparations. It also includes directions for making rakhi and a glossary.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD510LATOS Book Level 3.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Other DucksEllen YeomansThis Duck and That Duck are close friends who usually do everything together. Still, This Duck wishes there were more ducks nearby, imagining the group waddling in a line. That Duck does not immediately understand the longing for additional companions. The two friends seek out other ducks, including ducks who remain in the water, and their search takes place before winter arrives. Illustrations add a humorous touch to their companionship.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD560LATOS Book Level 2.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Grains of SandSibylle DelacroixOn the final day of a family trip to the seaside, a young girl finds her shoes full of sand. With her brother, she decides to plant the grains and imagine what might grow from them. Their ideas include beach umbrellas waving toward the sun and windmills that could fill a boat’s sails. Before sleep, the girl asks her father to promise another visit next year.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD540LATOS Book Level 3.6On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details