Kids Book Index
James Proimos
After two wolves spot a human baby floating along a river, they take on the task of nurturing and raising the child. The story considers whether a family can form across those differences and centers on the love that makes the wolves and baby a family. Its illustrations use gouache, colored pencil, and ink.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
I Am the StormJane Yolen, Heidi E. Y. StempleFour weather emergencies shape this book: a tornado, blizzard, forest fire, and hurricane. It presents children’s experiences during each event and in its aftermath. Family stories show preparedness, resilience, and awe in response to the power of nature. The account also notes that changing climate conditions can expose children to unfamiliar and frightening extreme weather. Back matter accompanies the lyrical text and vivid illustrations.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD490LATOS Book Level 3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Sugar in MilkThrity UmrigarA young immigrant girl goes to live with her aunt and uncle in an unfamiliar country. Missing the culture and comfort of home, she feels lonely. During a walk through a city park, her aunt tells her an ancient story about Persian refugees who found a home in an Indian kingdom. The story within the story offers the girl hope as she adjusts to her new surroundings.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD740LATOS Book Level 4.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Packs: Strength in NumbersHannah SalyerThis nonfiction picture book explores collective nouns and the ways animals live in groups. Flamingoes gather in the thousands as a flamboyance, while bats, mongooses, wildebeests, and other creatures appear in their own named groups. Repeated “together” ideas trace group activities such as feeding, sleeping, growing, and finding mates. Mixed-media illustrations accompany the patterned text, which closes by connecting animal groups with people gathering together and notes the importance of protecting creatures on Earth.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details