Kids Book Index
Richard Jackson
Sophie lives with her mother, father, and grandfather, who spends his days near the window. During their conversations, Grandpa asks Sophie to look for belongings he says he has misplaced. Her search leads through the details of his everyday life, creating a playful exchange between granddaughter and grandfather and connecting the experiences of two generations.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
The Green UmbrellaJackie Azúa KramerDuring a rainy walk, an Elephant carries a green umbrella and meets a succession of animals. Each animal sees the umbrella as a different object. Their contrasting ideas about the same thing shape the story, which brings together animal encounters, imaginative thinking, sharing, and friendship as the walk continues through the rain.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Go to Sleep, Monster!Kevin Cornell, illustrated by Kevin CornellTwo siblings discover that monsters can be frightened, reversing the usual idea of a monster lurking beneath a child's bed. George is difficult to settle at bedtime, but the children also face the challenge of getting a monster to sleep. The nighttime adventure involves several distinct creatures, shown with blue and purple coloring interrupted by bursts of light. It turns a familiar bedtime fear into a situation where the monster needs reassurance too.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Into the SnowYuki KanekoA young child heads into the snow to play independently for a limited time. The child encounters winter through sensory experience and exploration, told in the child's own voice. A mother-and-child bond is part of the account, alongside the child's independence. The book keeps its attention on the child's immediate experience of winter weather. Warm mixed-media illustrations present the outdoor snow play.Under FiveLexile Text Measure 120LATOS Book Level 1.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details