Kids Book Index
Robert Macfarlane, illustrated by Luke Adam Hawker
In winter darkness, a child who seeks the sun comes upon a meadow lit by fireflies. The fireflies shine and move among summer grass, resembling stars that have fallen to earth. Told in verse, the story follows this discovery as the light of the insects helps send the child’s fears away and shifts the night’s atmosphere.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Fib, ThePedro Iniguez, illustrated by Nathan KwanPepe, a second grader, wants an exciting story for show-and-tell, so he invents a creature unlike any ordinary animal. His fib gives the creature ram-like horns, bear-like claws, bat wings, owl eyes, and a lion’s tail. The imagined being then becomes real and frightening, forcing Pepe to confront what he has said. The story follows the consequences of his lie and Pepe’s recognition that telling the truth matters.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Humpty's Great FallAmy Moore, illustrated by Josh ClelandOn an autumn day, Humpty Dumpty realizes that he has overlooked something, though he cannot remember what it is. He leaves his wall and travels through the neighborhood, where his nursery-rhyme friends are spending time outdoors in the fall weather. Their activities provide hints as Humpty tries to identify what is missing. The story follows his search for an answer while returning to familiar nursery-rhyme characters and the seasonal setting.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
No More GnomesBeth Mills, illustrated by Beth MillsHerbert is known for being exceptionally polite and has a medal to show for it. His manners are challenged after his nanny, Ms. Goat, brings home a rude garden gnome. More gnomes soon follow, and Herbert reaches his limit. He must figure out how to tell Ms. Goat that he cannot tolerate any more gnomes while trying to remain polite.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details