Kids Book Index
Ali Bahrampour, illustrated by Ali Bahrampour
Hakim the donkey continues on a foggy trip to visit a friend despite warnings about monsters on the way. As he travels, the threatening shapes he encounters may not be what they first appear to be. The story follows his persistence through uncertainty and asks whether the monsters are real or simply mistaken impressions in the fog.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
Polar BearCandace FlemingA mother polar bear and her two cubs spend their first year facing predators and dwindling Arctic ice. After leaving the den hungry, the mother travels with the cubs toward the ice, fends off wolves, and hunts ringed seal. As temperatures rise and the ice melts, finding enough food becomes harder, and the family must wait through summer for the ice to return.Five to NineWord Count 1580On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Big and Small and In-BetweenCarter HigginsThis book considers the world through differences in size, from a family of bears to a reflection in a puddle. It includes things that can be touched or seen as well as things that are felt. An imaginative visual exploration, it connects physical objects and emotional experiences, inviting readers to notice what they might collect from the world around them.Under FiveLexile Text Measure NP0LATOS Book Level 0.1On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Mr. Mintz’s BlintzesLeslie KimmelmanEach spring, Mr. Mintz makes blintzes and shares them with friends in his neighborhood for Shavuot. When he is injured and cannot prepare the familiar food, his neighbors respond with gratitude and care. The story follows their effort to support him while keeping the holiday celebration in view. It centers on a neighborhood relationship built around cooking, sharing food, and showing affection for someone who has regularly brought people together. A recipe is included.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details