Kids Book Index
Doreen Cronin
A baby sloth sleeps high in the trees with Mama Sloth until one night he falls into leaves on the ground below. Mama promises to come, but her slow movement leaves him worried. From above, she reassures and distracts him through sights, sounds, smells, and touch. She encourages him to notice nature around him as he waits for her. Dark scenes with pastel color accompany their nighttime separation and comfort.
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The Mango Tree/La mata de mangoEdel Rodriguez, illustrated by Edel RodriguezOn a small island, two boys make a mango tree the center of their days. They play among its branches, rest in its shade, and eat mangoes together high above the village. Their shared place changes when a fierce storm separates them. Told without words, the book presents their time in and around the tree through woodblock printing, sumi ink, and digital media, focusing on companionship, place, and a sudden disruption.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A Best Friend for BearPetr Horá` c ´ek, illustrated by Petr Horá` c ´ekBlack Bear feels lonely and sets out to find a friend. Along the way, he meets Brown Bear, who is looking for a friend too, and the two decide to search together. Their journey takes them through the forest, across a brook, and near a ravine; they also try a game of hide-and-seek. Although they keep looking for the friend they hope to find, the search brings unexpected results.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
MelaMaddalena SchiavoA girl and a rescue dog begin building a relationship after the dog joins a new family. Because the animal’s past is unknown and the family has its own expectations, their bond takes time to develop. The story stays with the patience, warmth, and gentleness involved as love gradually grows between them. It portrays the slow formation of connection with a rescued animal, as the girl and dog learn to rely on one another.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details