Kids Book Index
Frank Weber, illustrated by Frank Weber
A dung beetle believes he already has everything he needs: sunshine, a river, and plenty of dung. After a leopard tells him about a farm with even more, he leaves for the farm and gathers increasing amounts of dung. His search grows into an empire of dung, turning a life that once seemed complete into a quest for still more.
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Broommates: A Brewing Boundary BattleLynne Marie, Brenda Reeves Sturgis, illustrated by Nico EcenarroBroommates: A Brewing Boundary Battle places witch sisters Mathilda and Malin in a Halloween-flavored sibling conflict. They share both a room and a broom, and their shared arrangements need improvement. The story makes their living space and transport part of the dispute. Lynne Marie and Brenda Reeves Sturgis wrote the 34-page book, published by The Little Press in 2024.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Man Who Didn’t Like AnimalsDeborah Underwood, illustrated by LeUyen PhamThis imagined account asks who Old MacDonald was before his farm existed. It begins with a man devoted to keeping a tidy home and uninterested in animals. His routine changes when a cat arrives. The account follows his transformation into a farmer, where he has animal companions he had not expected. It connects that tidy man with the familiar farmer and his animal friends.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
StrongClara Anganuzzi, illustrated by Clara AnganuzziMaurice is unlike the other dragons: he is not frightening and has no interest in breathing fire, snarling, or growling. Flowers are what he loves most. His difference raises the question of whether the other dragons will accept him as he is. Set in a world of dragons and magic, the story considers being an outsider, self-acceptance, and the many forms bravery can take.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details