Kids Book Index
Bethany Christou, illustrated by Bethany Christou
Nigel is a young crocodile from a family of swimming champions, and they enter him in a contest. He is afraid of competitions and worries about disappointing his family. The story asks whether Nigel can follow his own path while facing the expectations attached to his champion family and the swimming event they have chosen for him.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
Monsters in the FogAli Bahrampour, illustrated by Ali BahrampourHakim the donkey continues on a foggy trip to visit a friend despite warnings about monsters on the way. As he travels, the threatening shapes he encounters may not be what they first appear to be. The story follows his persistence through uncertainty and asks whether the monsters are real or simply mistaken impressions in the fog.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Gardener of AlcatrazEmma Bland Smith, illustrated by Jenn ElyThis picture-book biography tells of Elliott Michener, who was imprisoned at Alcatraz after counterfeiting. Determined to escape the odds, he turns to gardening, and the account presents this work as his route toward freedom. The narrative concerns his experience in prison, his resolve to get out, and the garden work that becomes central while he is incarcerated.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Not So SmallPat Zietlow MillerThis picture book presents the idea that a person can contribute to improving the world alone and alongside others. It shows people joining their voices and efforts to become a larger force for change. Illustrations depict a diverse community, while the text stresses that even a small voice can carry far and make a difference.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details