Kids Book Index
Bill Martin Jr., Michael Sampson
A mother encourages her children to listen closely as they learn about animals from different parts of the world. The book includes children in their mothers' arms, eagles above mountains, whales in the ocean, and other animals in their own habitats. It presents animal sounds as part of paying attention to the world around them. Watercolor and mixed-media illustrations accompany the text.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
We Sang You HomeRichard Van CampA family welcomes a new baby through simple rhyming words about wishing, praying, singing, and love. The illustrations begin with a mother and father outdoors, singing toward the sky. Later, they carry a tiny baby and watch birds overhead; succeeding scenes show the baby growing old enough to crawl. The final wordless image returns the family to the outdoor setting, now together as they sing again. Richard Van Camp is the author.Under FiveWord Count 103On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Rescue Squad No. 9Mike Austin, illustrated by Mike AustinA storm leaves a young sailor and her dog stranded, prompting Rescue Squad No. 9 to respond. The crew quickly boards both a helicopter and a speedboat, travelling through rough wind and waves to reach them. The book follows the emergency mission from the initial call to the effort to bring the sailor and dog to safety. Sparse sound words and bold graphic artwork convey the motion of the rescue vehicles and the force of the storm around them.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Little Elephants/Elefantitos (Canticos series)Susie Jaramillo, illustrated by Susie JaramilloLittle Elephants/Elefantitos adapts a traditional Mexican song about elephants balancing on a spider web. The book presents the song in two languages and invites readers to join in singing as the elephants take part in the balancing action. Numbers and counting are part of its stated concept, alongside the musical adaptation. Cartoonlike illustrations support the interactive presentation of the traditional song and its elephant characters.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details