Kids Book Index
Angie Sage
Maximillian Fly is a six-foot-two humanoid cockroach with indigo wings, long antennae, and several arms. Although he is gentle and wants a quiet, trouble-free life, his appearance frightens many people. His life changes when two children fleeing a sinister organization come to him for help. The story brings together a creature who is feared for how he looks and children who need his assistance.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
My CityJoanne LiuA child's trip to mail a letter becomes an urban journey. On the way to the mailbox, the child encounters hidden wonders throughout the city. With little text, the book tells its adventure through a colorful visual exploration of streets and surroundings, turning an ordinary errand into a wider experience of the city.All readersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Beneath the Bed and Other Scary StoriesMax BraillerFive short spooky stories ask what might be concealed beneath a bed or making noises at a window. The collection pairs its frightening situations with artwork on every spread. Its short-story format contains five separate tales, rather than a single continuous plot. The stories create a nighttime atmosphere of unexplained sounds, hidden presences, and things that may be more comfortable encountered with a light on.All readersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Meena Meets Her MatchKarla ManternachMeena fills her days with color: bright clothes, rainbow-colored food, and eye-catching finds from neighborhood recycling bins. When her friend Sofía no longer plays with her at recess and an alarming breakfast incident occurs, that colorful outlook fades. Meena responds by planning the class’s most colorful Valentine’s Day box, while facing family matters, friendship changes, and personal secrets.All readersLexile Text Measure 660LATOS Book Level 4.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details