Kids Book Index
Alex Killian, illustrated by Grady McFerrin
This picture book explores times when a person is unsure where to go next. Its in-between place is neither one location nor another, with directions leading up or down, left or right. The book considers how to choose a path when the destination is unclear, presenting a leap as a way to move through an uncertain transition.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Bob and Dob: A Tale of TattlingSean E. Avery, illustrated by Sean E. AveryDob and his brother Bob are small birds, but Dob repeatedly tells on Bob in hopes of getting him in trouble. After their mother scolds Dob for tattling, Bob goes off alone. Dob then finds Bob in a dangerous situation involving a set of jaws. Because Dob has developed a reputation for tattling, no one wants to listen when he seeks help, forcing him to find another way to save his brother.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Messi's Magic: How Lionel Messi Became the G.O.A.T.Caroline L. Perry, illustrated by Luciano LozanoThis picture-book biography focuses on Lionel “Leo” Messi’s early years and his path in soccer. It describes him as a small, shy child who was devoted to the sport and had a serious medical condition. The book follows setbacks including loss and loneliness as Messi continued pursuing his goal of becoming a record-setting scorer. It also includes facts, statistics, career highlights, and a timeline.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Just a BananaBarney Saltzberg, illustrated by Barney SaltzbergThis lift-the-flap picture book begins with images that look like ordinary bananas. Opening each flap changes the yellow shape into something unexpected, such as a lizard, a boat, a unicorn horn, a smile, a mouse, or a crescent moon. A narrator keeps insisting that the object is simply a banana while the illustrations invite readers to imagine other possibilities. The book contains ten lift-the-flaps.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details