Kids Book Index
Jashar Awan
On a snow day, a boy sets out to make the snowman he has in mind. His efforts become a search for perfection, but the experience leads him to recognize the pleasure of an imperfect result and to take pride in what he has made. The story centers winter weather, making, and a child’s changing view of his creation.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
BeneathCori DoerrfeldFinn is upset and unwilling to discuss it when Grandpa suggests a walk. Wrapped in a blanket, Finn joins him in the woods and along the shore. Grandpa points out what lies out of sight: roots below trees, fish under still water, eggs beneath a nesting bird, and things whose hidden parts remain unknown. Their walk connects these observations to people, whose experiences, explanations, and emotions may not be visible from the outside. As Grandpa offers understanding, Finn begins to accept the possibility of being known and connected to someone else.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Tomfoolery!: Randolph Caldecott and the Rambunctious Coming-of-Age of Children’s BooksMichelle MarkelThis picture-book biography traces Randolph Caldecott’s path from a childhood shaped by illness to work as a banker and, eventually, an artist. It follows an artist who pursued his own direction and challenged convention while helping shape lively picture books for children. Pen-and-watercolor illustrations incorporate Caldecott’s art alongside original scenes, including his interest in animals and action.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
I’m Trying to Love GermsBethany Barton, illustrated by Bethany BartonThis nonfiction book enters the microscopic world of germs and describes four categories of pathogens. Playful dialogue and zany cartoon illustrations accompany the information, giving the subject a humorous presentation. Rather than treating germs as a single topic, it distinguishes several kinds of pathogens while using a book premise that says its pages are covered in germs. The focus remains on those categories and on the tiny scale at which germs exist.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details