Kids Book Index
Amy Hest
After the death of his beloved pet, a young boy encounters a stray dog on the beach. The puppy keeps following him while he tries to ignore it. Still grieving and afraid to care for another pet, the boy walks with the dog along the sand and gradually becomes open to having a new dog in his life. Pencil and watercolor illustrations accompany the story.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
My Heart Fills With HappinessMonique Gray SmithThis board book gathers everyday moments that bring happiness, including seeing a loved one’s face, singing, walking barefoot on grass, smelling bannock baking, and drumming. Its narrative is grounded in First Nations culture, community, and traditions, while its scenes include First Nations children as well as children and adults together. The book invites reflection on the things that make a heart feel happy, from family time and self-expression to experiences in the natural world.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD280LATOS Book Level 2.2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Who What Where?Olivier Tallec, illustrated by Olivier TallecWho What Where? is a seek-and-find book built around questions about the characters shown on each page. Readers are asked to examine the lineup on a spread and use visual clues to determine the answer. The questions lead through small details within scenes populated by comical characters, turning each illustration into a mystery to investigate. Pencil and acrylic-paint artwork supplies the clues for the book’s sequence of visual puzzles.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Nanette’s BaguetteMo Willems, illustrated by Mo WillemsNanette takes her first solo trip to the bakery to collect a baguette. The book follows her outing and the question of whether she can bring the bread home without regret. Her first independent errand is the focus, from setting out for the bakery to carrying the baguette back. The story centers on Nanette and this particular journey to get the baguette.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD430LATOS Book Level 2.2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details