Kids Book Index
Mark Teague, illustrated by Mark Teague
Junior wishes he were as large, strong, and exceptional as his cousin Kong. Their lives seem very different: Kong climbs skyscrapers and acts freely, while Junior fears heights and has chores to do. When Junior's cat becomes stuck in a tree, he faces the chance to act. The rescue asks him to confront his fear and decide whether he can be a hero.
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Polar BearCandace FlemingA mother polar bear and her two cubs spend their first year facing predators and dwindling Arctic ice. After leaving the den hungry, the mother travels with the cubs toward the ice, fends off wolves, and hunts ringed seal. As temperatures rise and the ice melts, finding enough food becomes harder, and the family must wait through summer for the ice to return.Five to NineWord Count 1580On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Noodle and the No Bones DayJonathan Graziano, illustrated by Dan TavisNoodle is an older pug who usually enjoys favorite activities with his human, Jonathan. One morning, though, Jonathan finds Noodle still comfortable in bed. When he picks him up, Noodle flops over: it is his first No Bones Day. The story follows Noodle and Jonathan as they navigate a day centered on rest and being kind to oneself.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile Text Measure AD510LATOS Book Level 3.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Moody Moody CarsEileen Kennedy-Moore, Michael FurmanA group of cars becomes a cast of “auto-friends” whose personalities express changing feelings. The book invites readers to ride along as these vehicles embody the turns and shifts of emotions. Through talking cars and a journey on the road, it connects transportation imagery with the different moods that can arise and change.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details