Kids Book Index
Nandini Ahuja
Told by an older sibling, this story considers the arrival of a baby who needs to learn the household and family rules. The baby sometimes smells and may not yet know those rules. Expressive mixed-media illustrations accompany a humorous family story about sibling life and adjusting to a new baby.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Shabbat Shalom!Douglas FlorianOn a Friday evening, a Jewish family hurries home as the Sabbath begins. They dress for dinner, light candles, and join grandparents at a table set with challah and kiddush wine. After a prayer over the bread, the family shares a meal, songs, and conversation. The evening closes when the mother takes her three sleepy children upstairs and tucks them into their shared bedroom. Simple rhyming couplets accompany the family’s celebration.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Oscar’s Tower of FlowersLauren Tobia, illustrated by Lauren TobiaIn this wordless story, Oscar stays in a city apartment building with a woman after saying goodbye to his mother. A visit to a neighborhood nursery leads him to choose seed packets and plant them in small containers. Over several days, the seedlings grow, including a sunflower taller than Oscar. As greenery fills the apartment, Oscar and the woman load plants into his wagon and bring them to families elsewhere in the building.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Never, Not Ever!Beatrice Alemagna, illustrated by Beatrice Alemagna, Jill DavisPascaline, a young bat, does not want to leave home for her first day of school. While other animals head to school, she firmly refuses to go, despite her parents’ efforts. Pascaline has extraordinary secret powers, which she uses as she faces her school-day jitters. A magical turn involves her parents, and collage and crayon art illustrates the story.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details