Kids Book Index
Gemma O’Neill, illustrated by Gemma O’Neill
Monty is a lion who loves his long, golden mane and regards it as magnificent. His friends, who are meerkats, leave the mane disordered, upsetting him. Monty is deeply preoccupied with its appearance until he is prompted to recognize that other concerns can be more important. The book is a follow-up to Oh Dear, Geoffrey! and uses mixed-media illustrations.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Bear and DuckKaty Hudson, illustrated by Katy HudsonBear has grown tired of being a bear. He dislikes sleeping through winter, feels overheated in summer, and is fed up with angry bees. Seeing a line of yellow ducklings gives him the idea that he would rather be a duck. Bear asks Duck for lessons, but his attempt to become someone else leads him back to recognizing that being a bear suits him best.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD500LATOS Book Level 2.1On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Fright ClubEthan Long, illustrated by Ethan LongOn the evening before Halloween, a club of monsters meets to prepare its plan to scare children. The group includes a vampire, Fran K. Stein, a witch, and a wolf, each practicing frightening expressions, movements, and noises. When cute critters ask to take part, the club must decide whether they are scary enough to join. The question becomes who is scariest.Under FiveLexile Text Measure 480LATOS Book Level 3.2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Mr. Postmouse’s RoundsMarianne Dubuc, illustrated by Marianne Dubuc, Yvette GhioneMr. Postmouse loads his wagon and sets out to deliver mail. His route takes him from birds’ homes high in trees to Mrs. Octopus’s ship in deep water. He continues making deliveries despite the obstacles along the way. The animal homes have detailed interiors, including distinctive places for their different residents. The book also presents elements of the postal system.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD570LATOS Book Level 2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details