Kids Book Index
Tommy Greenwald
Joe loves fishing and wants his father to join him. During a fishing trip, the boy and his dad discover what they have in common. The story follows their time together outdoors as Joe draws his father into an activity that matters to him. Gentle watercolor illustrations accompany this father-son fishing outing.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Little TruckTaro Gomi, illustrated by Taro GomiA bright pink little truck sets out along the road while a large orange truck watches over the journey. Little Truck goes quickly, climbs a hill, and enters a tunnel, while the orange truck offers warnings and help. When Little Truck struggles to reach the top of the hill, the larger truck gives a push. After Little Truck disappears into the tunnel, the orange truck checks that it is safe, then gives it a ride home on its flatbed.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Boy and the Blue MoonSara O’LearyOn a blue-moon night, a boy leaves for a walk with his cat and sets out to reach the moon. Their nighttime outing becomes magical, raising the question of whether what happens is real or a dream. Blue ink is used with mixed-media artwork. The book is a picture book about the boy and his cat’s unusual night together.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
How to Knit a MonsterAnnemarie Van Haeringen, illustrated by Annemarie Van HaeringenGreta, a goat skilled at knitting, makes socks and even small knitted goats. After Mrs. Sheep criticizes her technique, Greta loses concentration and accidentally knits a wolf. The wolf chases away the small goats and eats Mrs. Sheep. Greta hides and quickly knits a tiger, which eats the wolf but then threatens her. She responds by creating a monster that can defeat the tiger, keeping it under control by leaving its final stitches uncast. Greta then unravels the monster, tiger, and wolf, using knitting to resolve the escalating danger.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD500LATOS Book Level 2.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details