Kids Book Index
Winter Miller, illustrated by Danica Novgorodoff
Sunny Hills Mice School opens with Miss Mouse teaching her pupils how to recognize danger. She shows the class pictures of things that are cats and things that are not. The lesson asks the young mice to identify a kitty among the images, turning a classroom exercise into a warning about the threat cats pose to mice.
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Gold!David Shannon, illustrated by David ShannonMaximilian Midas is unlike the other children: he does not care much for chocolate or toys, and his first word is “Gold!” Rather than trying to make friends, Max sets out to make millions. He spends his money on gold, collecting enormous piles of it and building a golden castle above them. His fixation on wealth leads to unexpected consequences.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeWord Count 822On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Octopus Shocktopus!Peter Bently, illustrated by Steven LentonAn octopus arrives on a village roof and remains there. The village children quickly become its friends, while the adults are wary of the unusual visitor. The octopus proves helpful in unexpected ways: it serves as a slide, helps with painting, and rescues a cat from a tree. After the neighbors decide they would each like an octopus, it disappears, leaving open the question of where it has gone and whether it will return.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeWord Count 389On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Not Enough LollipopsMegan Maynor, illustrated by Micah PlayerAlice feels fortunate after winning a wagon filled with lollipops. The prize, however, creates a difficulty when she must share it with the other children in her class. Her lollipops are at the center of the story, as Alice faces the complication of dividing a large treat among classmates. The book focuses on the shift from her initial excitement to the challenge posed by sharing.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile Text Measure AD460LATOS Book Level 2.2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details