Kids Book Index
Lucy Cousins, illustrated by Lucy Cousins
Maisy and Cyril travel in a rocket to a space station in this rocket-shaped board book. Their outing includes floating in space, making repairs, and following bedtime routines during their first outer-space adventure. The story follows Maisy’s trip beyond Earth, with the book itself shaped like the vehicle that carries them.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Big Family Beach DayNina Crews, illustrated by Nina CrewsMaya joins her mother, grandmother, aunts, uncles, and cousins for a summer outing by the water. The extended family spends the day with sand, sunshine, swimming, splashing, sandwiches, and sunblock. Through Maya’s experience, the picture book centers on a large family gathering, shared time at the beach, and the affection among relatives and friends.Birth–PreschoolOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
You Deserve Everything: A Shaped Novelty Board Book for ToddlersSteph Stilwell, illustrated by Steph StilwellShaped like a bagel, this board book pairs food-based wordplay with affectionate affirmations. Its messages encourage children to feel loved and to dream big. The illustrations accompany the puns and affirming statements, creating a compact book focused on warmth and encouragement. Food imagery is central to both the book’s circular format and its language, while the text emphasizes care and positive feelings.Birth–PreschoolOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Menudo Sunday: A Spanglish Counting BookMaría Dolores Águila, illustrated by Erika MezaTold in Spanglish, this counting picture book follows a large family gathering to share menudo. As they count from one through fifteen, a kitchen mishap needs to be fixed. The story brings together Mexican culture, family traditions, mistakes, and forgiveness through lively illustrations and a shared meal. Its bilingual language is part of the family-centered celebration.Birth–PreschoolLexile Text Measure 540LFountas & Pinnell Text Level MOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details