Kids Book Index
Beatrice Alemagna, illustrated by Beatrice Alemagna, Jill Davis
Pascaline, 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.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
The Little OneKiyo Tanaka, illustrated by Kiyo Tanaka, David BoydOn her way home, a young Japanese girl meets a little figure visible only to her. She spends the afternoon playing with this mysterious, magical creature before she meets her father. The encounter unfolds within a single afternoon between the girl’s journey home and her reunion with him. Delicate black-and-white copperplate etchings depict the girl and the creature.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A HOUSEKevin HenkesA square house appears again and again at different times of day and in changing seasons. Strong lines and simple shapes frame questions addressed directly to the child, inviting attention to windows, the moon, shapes, colors, numbers, and comparisons. At the end, a multicolored doll family enters the house, revealing that the building may have been a toy house all along. The book centers on looking closely and responding to what appears on the page.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
New HouseDave Wheeler, illustrated by Dave WheelerA toddler investigates a new home that feels fascinating but unfamiliar. New rooms, including a bedroom and bathtub, bring new fears as well as new things to explore. Through the move, the child is reassured by the continuing love, hugs, and comfort of the same parents. Mixed-media illustrations accompany the family’s transition.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details