Kids Book Index
Laurin Mayeno
Danny knows he wants to be a princess for the school costume parade. With the parade approaching and time running short, he and his mother go to a thrift store to look for the dress he hopes to wear. His mother supports his choice as they search for a costume before the store closes. The story follows Danny’s preparation for the parade and his wish to dress as a princess.
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Folk and Fairy Tales Beauty and the Beastillustrated by Kinuko Y. Craft, Mahlon F. CraftIn this retelling, a man takes a rose from a beast’s garden. To protect her father, his daughter agrees to live in the beast’s castle. Over time, the girl and the beast fall in love, and the tale ends with them living happily together. The familiar fairy tale is told in lyrical prose and illustrated with paintings made in watercolor over oil on gesso.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
From Wolf to Woof!: The Story of DogsHudson Talbott, illustrated by Hudson TalbottThis book traces the connection between wolves, humans, and dogs. It explains a relationship between people and wolves that could have contributed to wolves becoming dogs. Although dogs now vary widely in size, shape, and breed, the story identifies the wolf as their shared ancestor. Mixed-media illustrations accompany this account of how a relationship with humans may have shaped the development of dogs.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Otters Love to PlayJonathan LondonA group of river otters appears in spring, when young pups leave their den. Across the year and at different points in their lives, the otters play while learning. Their activities include pursuing one another, moving down muddy slopes, leaping into autumn leaves, and learning to swim. They also catch fish for food and groom themselves in snowy weather. Watercolor illustrations accompany factual material about the animals.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details