Kids Book Index
Mk Smith Despres
A frog wants to sing like the birds he hears in the morning. In the woodland’s evening music, he is reminded that his own voice has an important part to play at dusk. The story follows the frog’s wish to sound like others and his place in the nighttime chorus, with pencil, ink, and watercolor art.
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The Girl Who Planted TreesCaryl HartA young girl learns that a great gray mountain was once covered by a lush forest. She dreams of bringing trees back to the barren mountain and makes many attempts to do so. With perseverance from her village, she eventually succeeds in reforesting the landscape. The story traces an effort to restore a damaged environment through sustained work and community support.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
When You Find the Right RockMary Lyn RayThis poetic book considers pebbles, stones, and boulders and how they belong in the wider world. It imagines a child finding a rock selected for a windowsill or for drawing a face. One possible stone comes from inside a mountain; another has been shaped by the sea. Richly colored mixed-media artwork accompanies this reflection on rocks and the natural world.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD600LATOS Book Level 3.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Not PerfectMaya MyersDot compares herself with family members whose accomplishments seem perfect: a blue-ribbon painting, a spelling-bee tie, and a tae kwon do black belt. Her own attempts produce unusual cupcakes, squeaky piano notes, and near misses in soccer. Frustrated by errors, she takes on a school art project while worrying about her friend Sam’s standard of perfection. Dot’s efforts confront the gap between trying hard and getting everything right.Under FiveWord Count 839On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details