Kids Book Index
Kim Norman, illustrated by Toshiki Nakamura
A mother and child move through a vehicle-filled bedtime lullaby after the child loses a toy truck. Their search introduces machines including a bulldozer and a front-end loader. The book reshapes the familiar “Hush, Little Baby” song into a truck-themed story, following the pair as they discover different vehicles together before sleep.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Come On In: There’s a Party in this Book!Jamie Michalak, illustrated by Sabine TimmLemon searches for a party in a world filled with unusual friends. Along the way are cats in boots, fruit in suits, bread dogs, and a pigeon named Fred. The book asks readers to help Lemon locate the celebration, making the search part of the story. Its characters and party setting create an imaginative gathering of animals and food-inspired figures.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Blurp’s Book of MannersCindy Derby, illustrated by Cindy DerbyPicklepop is teaching an etiquette lesson when she spills a bucket of paint and a living paint blob appears. Blurp is not frightening or wicked, but the messy creature repeatedly interrupts the lesson with paint splatters, burps, and other distractions. As Picklepop tries to continue teaching manners, Blurp turns the session upside down and may have something to teach the etiquette coach in return.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile Text Measure AD610LATOS Book Level 4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
I Can’t DrawStephen W. Martin, illustrated by Brian BiggsMax loves making drawings, although he believes he is not very good at it. Wanting to improve, he asks a talented friend to show him how to draw. This picture book follows Max’s effort to learn from someone else while pursuing the activity he enjoys, placing drawing and friendship at the center of the story.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details