Kids Book Index
byJessie Sima, illustrated by byJessie Sima
House 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.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
A Small KindnessStacy McAnultyA single kind act moves through a school community, passing among children and teachers in a chain-like pattern. The book follows how that initial gesture reaches others, while the illustrations use color to show its movement from one person to the next. Its characters form a diverse group within the school, and the central focus remains on the way kindness can circulate through a shared community.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Time for Bed, Old HouseJanet Costa BatesIsaac is spending the night at Grandpop’s house for the first time. Although he is excited, the unfamiliar overnight visit also feels scary. Grandpop involves him in a special evening custom: getting the house ready for bed. Together, they use that routine to make the experience more enjoyable. Watercolor illustrations accompany this story about a young Black child, a first sleepover, and time with a grandparent.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Hello, MoonJulie Downing, illustrated by Julie DowningAs the sun goes down and people prepare for bed, the moon rises and the forest becomes active. This gentle story follows animals through the hours from dusk until dawn, tracing the shift from daylight to nighttime. It is told in four-line stanzas, with saturated watercolor illustrations accompanying the changing sky and nocturnal life. The book’s movement between evening, night, and morning keeps the moon, forest, and animals at the center of its quiet nighttime journey.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details