Kids Book Index
Sophie Blackall, illustrated by Sophie Blackall
Two friends use pretend play to imagine themselves as dogs. One child eagerly embraces the game, while the other wants a different kind of adventure. Their play makes room for barking, growling, howling, and even unexpected ideas as they work out how to play together. The story centers on friendship, imagination, and speaking up about what each child wants.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
Oh Dear, Look What I Got!Michael Rosen, illustrated by Helen OxenburyA child sets out on simple shopping errands but repeatedly receives an animal instead of the requested item. A carrot becomes a parrot, then a hat, coat, cake, and chair lead to more mismatched creatures. The growing animal group follows along until their chaos erupts, and the adults who made the original exchanges arrive to help gather the animals back up.Picture BooksATOS Book Level 1.1AR Interest Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
To See an OwlMatthew Cordell, illustrated by Matthew CordellJanie is fascinated by owls: she draws them, dreams about them, watches programs, reads, and keeps a journal of owl pictures and facts. Although early searches with her mother do not succeed, a teacher who shares her interest identifies a place where great horned owls nest. Janie and her mother go there after school to continue the search.Grades K–2Lexile Text Measure 510LATOS Book Level 2.6On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
If You Make a Call on a Banana PhoneGideon Sterer, illustrated by Emily HughesA shy child makes an unexpected call on a banana phone, and a gorilla answers. Their conversation begins a friendship between companions from very different places. As they talk, ask questions, and share secrets, the two build trust and find pleasure in reaching out to someone new. The story moves between the child's home and the gorilla's jungle.Under FiveLexile Text Measure 491LATOS Book Level 3.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details