Kids Book Index
Michael Buxton, illustrated by Michael Buxton
Simon, 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.
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Zip Zap Wickety Wack: A Story About SharingMatthew Diffee, illustrated by Matthew DiffeeA sheep says “baa,” but a goat insists that the sound belongs to it, starting a dispute among farm animals over which sounds are theirs. Sheep and Goat try out increasingly unusual alternatives as the argument grows. An alien also enters the clash over sounds. The story eventually reaches a comic compromise about sharing, using animal noises as the source of its conflict and humor.Birth–PreschoolATOS Book Level 2.1AR Interest Level LG K-3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Wombats Go Wild for Words, TheBeth Ferry, illustrated by Lori NicholsEvergreen Forest is orderly but quiet, with its animals using very few words. That changes when three wandering wombats arrive with an enthusiasm for language. Their nouns, verbs, and adjectives initially puzzle the forest animals, but a curious duckling eagerly takes in every new word she hears. As the wombats and duckling use language, the forest is transformed from its dull routine into a more expressive place.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Pencil's Best Story EverCarly Gledhill, illustrated by Carly GledhillPencil has finished a story and is eager to share it. His plan unravels when the characters refuse to follow the parts he has written for them, creating chaos in the tale. Pencil tries to bring the story back under control so everyone can take part and enjoy it. The book centers on a creator, unruly characters, and the challenge of shaping a shared story.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details