Kids Book Index
Robert Furrow and Donna Jo Napoli, illustrated by Melissa Bailey
Mara cleans up an empty lot and plants fifty sunflower seeds, hoping to create a garden. As she returns, many other participants shape what grows: insects, worms, birds, neighbors, rainstorms, rabbits, and animals that eat weeds or fertilize the soil. Each visit reveals another change in the developing wild garden and the many forces at work there.
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Hugs Are (Not) for EverybodyElla Russell, illustrated by Udayana LugoAt a birthday party, a friend greets and celebrates with hugs, but the guests do not all want the same kind of contact. One child waves hello, another chooses high fives, and someone proposes a secret handshake that includes a magic trick. The bunny does not want to vanish in the trick. The story presents different ways to greet, celebrate, and wish someone a happy birthday.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Dogs Love Books, TooMaria Coco, illustrated by Maria CocoDogs Love Books, Too explores why dogs might be drawn to books. The possibilities range from their smell and taste to reasons shared by human readers. At its heart, the story connects reading with the comfort of being alongside a good book and another companion. It also looks at the humorous, affectionate relationship between people and the dogs in their lives, and at the stories that relationship can inspire.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
On Our Way with Mr. JayChelsea Lin Wallace, illustrated by Thyra HederMr. Jay drives a school bus through town as the clock runs toward the opening bell. His route takes him through the country, up a hill, and into the city as he collects children for school. Along the way, he handles a succession of unexpected problems: settling upset stomachs, cleaning pony poo, repairing a diorama, avoiding a stampede, calming a dog that boards the bus, and confronting swans. The story follows his effort to deliver everyone to school on time.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details