Kids Book Index
Loren Long, illustrated by Loren Long
A young tree holds tightly to its leaves while the other trees let theirs fall. The tree fears the change and wonders what it would be without its leaves. As the seasons move forward, it confronts the cycle of life and the prospect of growing by letting go. Acrylic, ink, and pencil illustrations accompany the tree’s struggle with change and its place in the seasonal world.
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Little Miss, Big SisAmy Krouse RosenthalLittle Miss learns that she is becoming a big sister when a new baby joins her family. Her family celebrates the baby’s arrival as she begins to understand her changing place in it. The book portrays the developing love between the older child and her newborn sibling. Simple rhyming text is paired with line drawings, following Little Miss through the transition from being the younger child to becoming a sister.Under FiveWord Count 135On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Maple & Willow ApartLori Nichols, illustrated by Lori NicholsMaple and Willow have been inseparable, but their relationship changes when Maple, the older sister, starts school. Willow feels lonely and somewhat jealous during their separation. The story then has Willow make a new friend while it follows the sisters’ strong bond through this transition. Digitally colored-pencil illustrations accompany the sibling story. It focuses on the emotions brought by school attendance and on a friendship that begins afterward for Willow.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Lost. Found.Marsha Diane ArnoldWhen Bear loses his red scarf, different forest animals find it, play with it, and lose it again. The scarf passes from animal to animal until it falls apart. The animals then face the question of whether they can remake it. This winter adventure follows the scarf’s travels through the forest, with humorous watercolors accompanying the story.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details