Kids Book Index
Ruth Whiting, illustrated by Ruth Whiting
A paper bird with almost no wings wants to fly like the other birds. After dreaming one night, she sets out on a bold effort to get into the air, drawing on her own creativity as she goes. The story follows her wish to soar and her determination to pursue it. Oil paint and cut-paper collage form the visual approach for this tale of a bird reaching toward the sky.
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A Bear, a Fish, and a Fishy WishDaniel BernstromA hungry brown bear wants a small pink-and-silver fish for a meal, while the fish is trying to return upstream to its home. As the fish leaps at a waterfall, the bear captures it. Other fish follow, jumping over the bear and its captive, until both tumble into the water and wash onto a riverbank. Rhyming text and digital illustrations accompany the chase and its resolution.Under FiveATOS Book Level 1.1AR Interest Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
One Giant LeapThao LamThis wordless collage story follows a child whose school journey is reshaped by imagination. After putting on an orange snowsuit, boots, and a hat, the child becomes an astronaut; even pressing an elevator button becomes part of the journey. The child explores the moon in a space adventure created through play. By transforming an everyday trip into lunar exploration, the narrative focuses on make-believe, creativity, and imaginative play.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Love Is My Favorite ColorNina LadenRollicking verse and metaphor invite readers to celebrate ideas including peace, gratitude, knowledge, and joy in everyday moments. Swirling lines and vivid pencil-and-digital artwork accompany these abstract concepts. Rather than following a stated character journey, the book uses language and color to explore values and life’s wonders through a sequence of poetic celebrations.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details