Kids Book Index
Suzanne Lang
Jim the chimpanzee is in a bad mood even though it is a beautiful day. His friends do not understand and try to cheer him up with advice about smiling, changing his posture, and doing what makes them happy. The advice only adds to Jim’s frustration, leading to a meltdown. Jim comes to recognize that sometimes it is all right simply to feel grumpy.
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Woodrow at SeaWallace Edwards, illustrated by Wallace EdwardsIn this wordless story, a young elephant rescues a mouse and the two form a friendship. Together they endure a storm, meet sea creatures, sing, and eventually return home. Watercolor and ink illustrations carry the action as their journey unfolds at sea, giving the friendship room to develop through changing conditions and shared encounters.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Step by StepLoreen Leedy, illustrated by Loreen LeedyStep by Step uses a repeated-question structure, asking who might walk through mud and who can stand shortly after being born. The questions create an interactive learning opportunity, inviting readers to consider possible answers as the pattern continues. Soft brown digital drawings accompany the text, and the book includes back matter.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Hazel and Twig: The Birthday FortuneBrenna Burns Yu, illustrated by Brenna Burns YuTwig is about to celebrate her first birthday, and her family prepares for her doljabi, a Korean first-birthday tradition. Her older sister, Hazel, is especially eager to learn which item Twig will select during the celebration. Hazel’s expectations depend on that choice, which turns out to be surprising. The book introduces the birthday custom through the sisters and their family’s anticipation.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD560LATOS Book Level 3.2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details