Kids Book Index
Cynthia Rylant
Motor Mouse returns with his friends in three separate adventures. The mouse is described as philosophical, and the three episodes are humorous. This volume is the second book in the Motor Mouse series. Its pictures use mixed media and contain many details. The adventures feature Motor Mouse alongside the friends who return with him, rather than presenting only a single episode.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Animal Olympics: Creatures Great and Small Competing in Incredible, Impressive, and Extraordinary Events!Carron BrownThis nonfiction picture book presents animals from around the world through the framework of an Olympic competition. Creatures compete in twelve events, with bronze, silver, and gold awards assigned for their particular skills. Each featured winner is introduced with facts about its abilities, turning animal behavior into a series of sporting contests. Back matter extends the animal information beyond the events, while the competition structure guides the book’s look at different species.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Little Duckling Who Wouldn’t Get WetGek Tessaro, illustrated by Gek TessaroA little duckling will not enter the water until he decides the moment is right. A larger duck tells him that ducks are expected to swim, but the duckling holds to his own timetable. He does eventually get wet, yet only when he is ready to do so. The book was first published in Italian in 2014, and its illustrations are made with colorful cut-paper collage.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
My Favorite Color: I Can Only Pick One?Aaron Becker, illustrated by Aaron BeckerA die-cut book explores color, nature, and the question of choosing a favorite color. Its pages present a spectrum of color palettes seen through translucent light, paired with lyrical text. The book returns to the idea that people ask about a favorite color, using changing color views to consider what “favorite” can mean. Cutout page design is part of the presentation, alongside the book’s attention to light and natural color.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details