Kids Book Index
Michael Emberley, illustrated by Michael Emberley
A power outage interrupts a parent and child's bedtime routine. When the darkness upsets the child, the parent climbs to the stars and returns with a bagful of light for the bedroom. The brightness creates a new problem, so the parent finds an equally whimsical solution. Eventually, the pair take their blankets and pillows outside to sleep beneath the stars.
This book appears on 3 reading lists across 1 edition from 3 organizations.
Shibu’s TailTess Thomas, illustrated by Kamwei FongShibu is a cat whose fluffy tail shows his large feelings. When he sees other cats keeping both their emotions and tails tucked away, he wonders whether he should do the same in order to fit in. Shibu explores what changes when feelings are hidden rather than expressed. The story uses his expressive tail to follow the highs, lows, and uncertainty of big emotions.Under FiveWord Count 351On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
How to Grow a Family TreeBea Birdsong, illustrated by Jasu HuEmmylou dreads a school assignment about family trees because hers seems nearly bare beside her classmates’ detailed branches and stories. She lives with Mama and lacks some of the relatives others describe. As she thinks about the people around her, she recognizes the care offered by neighbors and friends: shared food, after-school help, playmates, and support. By the end, Emmylou understands that these chosen connections belong in her idea of family.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Pickle on WheelsSylvie KantorovitzPickle, a green dog, wants roller skates after watching Superdog, a television hero who skates. His grandma gives him a pair, but Pickle soon learns that skating is harder than it appears. Bird offers safety reminders, while Coco holds his hand and practices with him. Once Pickle has gained more confidence, he uses the same encouragement for his unsteady friend Felix. A surprise skater arrives at the skate park with impressive skills and tricks.Books for Beginning ReadersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details