Kids Book Index
Sandra Dieckmann, illustrated by Sandra Dieckmann
A polar bear arrives in the woods on a piece of drifting ice, startling the forest animals. They fear and avoid him, believing that he may be dangerous; his collecting of leaves adds to their suspicion. The bear is trying to make wings from leaves so that he can fly home. Once the animals learn about his situation, they help him return to his natural habitat from there.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Still StuckShinsuke Yoshitake, illustrated by Shinsuke YoshitakeWhile getting ready for an evening bath, a young child becomes trapped in his shirt as he tries to undress. With the fabric over his head, he imagines a range of possible futures. His predicament brings up fears as well as comic complications. The book turns the everyday challenge of changing clothes into a chain of imagined scenarios, shown in cartoon-style illustrations.Under FiveWord Count 247On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
RainCynthia Rylant, illustrated by Lisa CongdonSam wants to go outside even though rain is pouring, but Granddad says they must remain indoors until it stops. As they wait, Sam drinks hot chocolate, reads books, and imagines adventures while Granddad works on paperwork. Later, Sam and Granddad face rain and flooding together in an adventure of their own.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD450LATOS Book Level 3.1On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Little ExcavatorAnna Dewdney, illustrated by Anna DewdneyLittle Excavator wants to join the larger construction vehicles as they turn a vacant lot into a neighborhood park. He wants to help on the big construction site, but he is too small for the work at first. The story follows the machine’s search for a task that fits its size, as the construction project moves toward creating the park.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD480LATOS Book Level 2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details