Kids Book Index
Marc González Rossell, translated from Spanish by Susan Ouriou
Octavio has had trouble seeing, but a new pair of glasses changes what he notices. He can now see nearby and distant things clearly, and can see in the dark. The most extraordinary change comes when he looks at his storybooks: whole worlds open through their pages. Bright yellow, stark white, and smoky black illustrations accompany his new way of seeing.
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Emmie Builds Something NewMarjorie Crosby-FairallEmmie, a resourceful mouse, lives among the forgotten objects of an attic and turns everyday materials into elaborate machines. When a black-and-white house cat arrives, she creates a succession of mechanical contraptions to drive it away. Their lively contest gradually opens the possibility of an unexpected friendship. The detailed illustrations present the inventions and their chain-reaction energy in a bright, busy style.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
We Leap TogetherChristopher Silas Neal, illustrated by Christopher Silas NealA mother and her young son travel through New York City as a whale and her calf swim nearby offshore. The two journeys unfold side by side: both pairs sing, make bubbles, become separated, and reunite, with each mother remaining close to her young. A sightseeing boat brings the human travelers near the whales as their paths meet in the harbor.Picture BooksLexile Text Measure AD370LATOS Book Level 2.6On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
On All FoursGaëtan Dorémus, translated from French by Emilie Robert WongA young bear explores the world on four paws, moving across pebbles, grass, and puddles. Each new texture and encounter invites further discovery, even when prickly weeds or a tumble interrupt the play. The cub wanders farther than intended and becomes frightened, but a nearby parent gathers the bear into a reassuring hug. The story follows exploration alongside the security of returning to a parent.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details