Kids Book Index
d illustrated by Ashley Spires
Aliens invade, leaving Gordon to act after his partner is taken captive and his superior officer is neutralized. His calls to P.U.R.S.T., an organization for space-travel-ready pets, receive no reply. Gordon turns to a time machine in an effort to rescue his partner and save the situation. The narration appears in small muted panels with a deadpan tone.
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Time for Bed, MiyukiRoxane Marie GalliezAt bedtime, Miyuki keeps finding reasons to remain awake. Her imagination sends her to water vegetables, collect snails, and get ready for a visit from the Dragonfly Queen. Her grandfather accompanies these imagined excursions and gently encourages her to sleep. The book presents Miyuki’s delaying tactics in lyrical prose, with watercolor and colored-pencil art that incorporates Japanese textile patterns.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Night BoxLouise GreigAs day comes to an end, Max opens a box and releases Night. Darkness spreads out, followed by a fox, stars, the moon, and other animals active after dark. Night moves through the world, exploring and caring for its creatures until morning arrives. When dawn returns, Night goes back to rest in the box. This imaginative story follows the passage from evening to morning through the contents of Max's box.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD490LATOS Book Level 3.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Grace for GusHarry Bliss, illustrated by Harry BlissGrace wants to collect enough money to buy a companion for Gus, the guinea pig in her classroom. After saying goodnight to her two dads, she slips into the city with her violin and performs on a subway platform. She also draws tourist caricatures as a street artist and later dances for money. Before school, Grace gathers what she has earned and returns home to rest. The next day, she brings a substantial contribution to the classroom fund for Gus’s new friend.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details