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Hugo, a pigeon who serves as a park warden, helps his neighbors through the changing seasons. As he carries out this care for others in the park, he also notices a mysterious Somebody who remains hidden. Eventually, Hugo encourages that unseen neighbor to come out and play, making the story one of seasonal community life, helpfulness, and a new connection.
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Mole in a Black and White HoleTereza SedivaMole lives below ground in a cold, dark place that he sees only in black and white. He would rather remain there, but eventually goes beyond the home he knows. His journey is shown in horizontal linocut prints, carrying him from the stark underground setting into a world filled with bright color. The tale follows Mole’s encounter with light and beauty beyond his familiar surroundings.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Off to See the SeaNikki GrimesA Black mother turns bath time into an imagined adventure at sea. In the child’s transformed view, the faucet becomes a waterfall, a rubber duck becomes a sea creature, and splashing bathwater becomes a powerful ocean. The book uses free verse to follow this playful shift from an ordinary bath into a maritime voyage, with brightly colored mixed-media illustrations.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD530LATOS Book Level 3.5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
I Am a BirdHope LimEach day, a bird-loving girl rides on the back of her father's bicycle as they make their way to school. She holds out her arms like wings and sings to birds along the route. Seeing a stern-looking woman carrying a bag makes the girl afraid and quiet. Later, she discovers that the woman also sings to birds, revealing a shared interest.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details