Kids Book Index
Vicki Johnson, illustrated by Gillian Reid
Molly is preparing for school picture day and wants a portrait to display at home. She decides that a tuxedo is how she wants to look for the occasion. Her mother prefers that Molly wear a dress, while Molly asks to wear her brother’s tuxedo instead. As the day approaches, Molly must choose the outfit that feels right to her.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
THE NORTH WIND AND THE SUNPhilip C. Stead, illustrated by Philip C. SteadThree gray-haired sisters hold tightly to their patchwork coats as the North Wind tries to force them off with harsh gusts and taunts. The sisters stand together and refuse to yield. When the Sun takes a turn, she uses warmth and patience instead, leaving the women free to decide when to remove their coats. Philip C. Stead's illustrated retelling of Aesop's fable contrasts aggression with gentleness. The sisters' response gives the familiar contest a focus on solidarity, persistence, and the difference between compelling someone and allowing them a choice.Five to NineFountas & Pinnell Text Level POn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
BUTT OR FACE? CAN YOU TELL WHICH END YOU’RE LOOKING AT?Kari LavelleThis animal guessing-game picture book begins with close-up photographs and asks whether each image shows an animal’s face or its rear end. The following page reveals the complete animal and includes facts about it. The animals use camouflage and other forms of trickery in their habitats; examples include a frog whose rear resembles eyes and a turtle that breathes through its rear. Color photographs, puns, and animal information shape the book’s playful nonfiction approach.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Night Market RescueCharlotte Cheng, illustrated by Amber RenA stray dog wanders through Taipei's night market, a place filled with sights and food scents. The dog is named Gogo and rests on a stoop, where sweet and spicy smells reach him on the breeze. During the nighttime visit, Gogo finds friendship and perhaps a home. Written by Charlotte Cheng and published in May 2023, the book was released by Penguin Young Readers Group.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details