Kids Book Index
Ethan Long, illustrated by Ethan Long
Horse and Buggy are best friends spending time on the ice. Horse can skate and tries to show off skating tricks, but spins out of control and falls. Buggy doubts that Horse can manage the tricks, yet is there to help Horse return to the ice. Together, the friends make another attempt, with energetic slapstick-style illustrations supporting the action.
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Armadillo AnticsBill Martin Jr., Michael SampsonRhyming couplets introduce an armadillo during its nighttime activities. The nocturnal animal runs, digs, and eats before returning to its burrow when the sun rises. Mixed-media artwork accompanies the animal’s journey through the night, and the book includes facts about armadillos. It combines a rhythmic account of one animal’s behavior with informational details about the species.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Dog Says, Cat SaysMarilyn SingerA dog and cat who live with the same humans take turns narrating their day. From morning through night, the two pets reveal contrasting feline and canine ways of responding to everyday life. Their alternating voices are written in rhyming couplets, placing their different natures side by side. The story centers on the shared household and the amusing contrast between its dog and cat narrators.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
How to Say Hello to a Worm: A First Guide to OutsideKari Percival, illustrated by Kari PercivalToddlers explore a garden through playful, hands-on activities. They plant peas, wait for them to grow, make mud by directing water through soil, and greet small creatures with care. The children observe worms and bees, build a stick support that also becomes a play hut, and learn how to tell when strawberries are ripe. They pull carrots and open pea pods to reach the peas inside. The book includes separate afterwords for children and grown-ups with further guidance for gardening with toddlers.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details