Kids Book Index
Chris Raschka, illustrated by Chris Raschka
When a young child notices a hole in a sneaker, the child and mother go to a shoe store to choose a replacement pair. The child walks to the store, selects new sneakers, and shares the excitement with a friend. The book presents this ordinary errand as a childhood milestone, using loose-lined watercolor illustrations to follow the outing from worn shoe to new pair.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
In the RainElizabeth SpurrA girl spends a wet spring day outdoors, making a paper boat, jumping through puddles, and forming mud pies. The book records her rainy-day activities in simple language, with illustrations accompanying her experience. Rain provides the setting for the girl’s small outdoor adventures and play. Its depiction of puddles, mud, and a paper boat keeps attention on the different things she does during the weather.Under FiveLexile Text Measure 210LATOS Book Level 1.8On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Errol’s GardenGillian Hibbs, illustrated by Gillian HibbsErrol loves raising plants, although his city apartment has no proper outdoor garden and limited room for everything he wants to grow. His home already contains many plants, but he hopes for a place outside where more can be planted. When he finds an unused, neglected area on the roof of his apartment building, he develops an idea for it and needs help to carry it out. The illustrations show a diverse neighborhood.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Night OutDaniel Miyares, illustrated by Daniel MiyaresAt boarding school, a lonely boy goes to sleep and discovers an invitation in his turtle’s bowl. He then embarks on a magical journey late at night with a tortoise. The adventure gives him a story to bring back when he returns. The book is a bedtime picture book, illustrated with gouache and colored pencil, and its premise begins with the boy’s isolation at school.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details