Kids Book Index
Laura Purdie Salas, illustrated by Miriam Nerlove
This board book looks at homes across the natural world. Animal dwellings can be large or small, above or below ground, built from many materials, and either lasting or temporary. As it moves among these varied places, the book includes human homes too and connects them through the idea of a place where love is found.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Awesome Earth: Concrete Poems Celebrate Caves, Canyons, and Other Fascinating LandformsJoan Bransfield Graham, illustrated by Tania GarcíaConcrete poems explore the shapes and features of Earth’s landforms. The book considers forces such as shifting crust, swelling water, flowing lava, and advancing glaciers, then connects those forces with forms including canyons, volcanoes, archipelagoes, and hoodoos. The arrangement of the poems uses visual form as part of the exploration. Back matter provides further information about landforms, a glossary, and additional resources, extending the book’s look at the planet’s physical geography and geological change.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Emily Was SO EmbarrassedMichelle Olson, illustrated by Michelle OlsonEmily enjoys dancing and twirling a favorite ribbon alone in her room. When her friend Becky asks her to take part in the school talent show, Emily is frightened by the possibility of forgetting the routine or being laughed at. Facing an audience makes her want to hide, but encouragement helps her recognize that nervousness is something everyone can feel.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Hugs Are (Not) for EverybodyElla Russell, illustrated by Udayana LugoAt a birthday party, a friend greets and celebrates with hugs, but the guests do not all want the same kind of contact. One child waves hello, another chooses high fives, and someone proposes a secret handshake that includes a magic trick. The bunny does not want to vanish in the trick. The story presents different ways to greet, celebrate, and wish someone a happy birthday.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details