Kids Book Index
Beth Mills, illustrated by Beth Mills
Herbert 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.
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Alice AloneJessica Shaw, illustrated by Olga HerreraAlice is the middle child in a large family, with four older brothers and four younger sisters. Wanting some time by herself, she slips away from a family gathering and enjoys skipping, singing, and twirling alone. Her independence takes a difficult turn when she realizes that she is lost and lonely. Alice retraces her route back to her family, and the experience changes how she feels about being in the middle of their busy household.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
There Doesn't Have to Be A ReasonM.C. Kasper, illustrated by M.C. KasperA bear wonders why he has a tail after other animals describe how theirs are useful. A bird’s tail can help it fly, while a beaver’s supports swimming and a bison’s can swat insects. Bear’s own tail does none of those things, and encounters with more animals do not supply an answer. His search leads him to understand that loving his body does not require a practical justification.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Not-So-Bad-Guys Snow MonsterMichael Buxton, illustrated by Michael BuxtonSimon, a yeti, loves the snowy place where he lives. When some humans begin damaging that world, Simon faces the question of how a not-so-bad guy might stop them. The story centers on his attachment to his wintery home and the threat posed by people who try to spoil it.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details