Kids Book Index
Lucy Dillamore, illustrated by Lucy Dillamore
Nipper dislikes spending the day alone while Richard, his best friend, is at work. One morning, Nipper notices that Richard has left his lunchbox behind. The dog sets out on a difficult journey to deliver it and find his human. Childlike mixed-media illustrations accompany Nipper’s trip, which begins with the forgotten meal and is driven by his attachment to Richard.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
A Lullaby of Summer ThingsNatalie ZiarnikAfter a beach day, a little girl and her siblings settle into their evening at home. Hanging towels, eating dinner, and preparing for bed bring back memories of playing catch with the dog, running after waves, and watching sailboats near shore. Rhyming couplets connect the day’s seaside activities with the family’s nighttime routine, supported by full-page illustrations.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD390LATOS Book Level 2.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Dog on a DiggerKate Prendergast, illustrated by Kate PrendergastIn this wordless construction-site story, Dog rides beside a human operating a large excavator. A stop for food interrupts their day when a puppy disappears. Dog uses the excavator to bring the puppy back. The visual narrative centers on the rescue and on the heavy equipment at work around the site. Its illustrations use cross-hatched gray pencil with yellow accents and include detailed depictions of construction machinery.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Now That I’m HereAaron Meshon, illustrated by Aaron MeshonA bicultural child looks back at what life was like for his parents before his birth and describes the changes that followed his arrival. His parents had dreamed about their new baby, while their earlier weekends included sleeping late, quiet breakfasts, and reading baby books. Through a playful, humorous before-and-after account, the child presents family routines as transformed after he becomes part of them.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD400LATOS Book Level 2.8On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details