Kids Book Index
Eric Sailer, illustrated by Eric Sailer
Ben imagines himself as king of the jungle, with castles, noble steeds, and servants at his command. In everyday life, his royal rule extends to his parents, home, and toys. Ben does as he pleases until he encounters the need to share. The book contrasts his grand kingly imagination with the ordinary family world in which he must learn to consider other people.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Storm (Seasons with Granddad series)Sam Usher, illustrated by Sam UsherWhile looking for a kite, a grandfather and his grandson recall adventures they have taken before. The search brings their earlier outings into the present moment. Once they have looked for the kite, they head out together on another adventure. The book shifts from memories of previous adventures to a new shared outing. Whimsical ink-and-watercolor illustrations show their relationship and shared activities.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
We Don’t Eat Our ClassmatesRyan T. Higgins, illustrated by Ryan T. HigginsPenelope Rex begins her first day of school eager to meet her classmates. Making friends proves difficult because Penelope is a dinosaur and sees the human children as food. The story follows her attempt to navigate a classroom where eating classmates is not acceptable. Its central conflict joins the experience of starting school with Penelope’s unusual appetite and her need to form friendships with the children around her. Penelope’s situation gives the first-day setting a dinosaur twist while keeping the focus on classmates and friendship.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD500LATOS Book Level 2.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Lena's Shoes Are Nervous: A First-Day-of-School DilemmaKeith CalabreseLena is excited to begin kindergarten, but her yellow shoes are reluctant to go. With help from her father and her headband, Lena imagines her clothes talking through the problem. Her outgoing dress and encouraging headband join the discussion, while Lena considers wearing slippers instead. Through this role-playing, the shoes and Lena find the courage to face the first day of school together.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details