Kids Book Index
Alison Limentani
This counting book explores animal weights through comparisons. It asks what a ladybug weighs, then pairs different creatures to show equivalent amounts. For example, five starlings have the same weight as one squirrel, while three rabbits equal a fox cub. Wildlife, numbers, and comparison are used to introduce the idea of weight.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
The Blue JackalShobha ViswanathA small jackal wakes one day and finds that its fur has turned blue. In this Panchatantra classic, the jackal tricks forest animals into believing it has been made their king. The jackal’s adventures have a humorous tone. Earthy illustrations based on traditional Warli artwork accompany the tale. Master storyteller Naseeruddin Shah provides a rich, sonorous narration of the blue jackal’s adventures.All readersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
What to Do with a BoxJane YolenA child’s imagination turns a cardboard box into the starting point for many possible adventures. The book considers the surprising uses an ordinary box can have when play reshapes it. Its artwork is made with recycled materials, extending the attention to everyday objects beyond the box itself. The result is a picture-book exploration of inventive play and reused materials.All readersLexile Text Measure AD450LATOS Book Level 3.1On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
I Am a StoryDan YaccarinoI Am a Story follows storytelling across time, from cave drawings and the printing press to the digital age. It shows that stories have been shared in many forms and can bring people together while stirring feelings such as happiness, sadness, excitement, and fear. Through this journey from the past to the present, the book considers the continuing presence and power of stories.All readersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details