Kids Book Index
Shannon Hale, illustrated by LeUyen Pham
Kitty plans a kitty-corn party, but a newcomer named Puppy disrupts the arrangements and receives Unicorn’s attention. Kitty becomes jealous as her carefully made plan goes wrong. The tension raises a question for Kitty and Unicorn’s friendship: whether the arrival of someone new can change a bond that has seemed secure. The story focuses on a party, jealousy, and friendship.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
EvergreenMatthew CordellEvergreen is a young squirrel frightened by loud sounds, strangers, heights, swimming, germs, and thunderstorms. When her mother asks her to bring soup to a sick Granny Oak, Evergreen travels through Buckthorn Forest despite those fears. Along the way, she helps a rabbit, retrieves the soup, is caught by a hawk, and meets a frightened toad in a river. Each new challenge prompts Evergreen to tell herself that she can manage it.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD580LATOS Book Level 3.8On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Wolfboy is ScaredAndy HarknessWolfboy insists that the rabbits should go first because he needs to keep watch behind them. Yet the appearance of monster claws suggests that Wolfboy may be frightened himself. His journey leads toward the Grumble Monster’s lair, with moonset setting a deadline for whether he can face it. The story follows a character who tries to appear brave while confronting fear, and it presents being scared as a normal feeling rather than something Wolfboy must hide.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Ramen for EveryonePatricia Tanumihardja, illustrated by Shiho PateHiro wants to make ramen that measures up to the bowl his father prepares each Sunday. His father’s recipe came from Hiro’s grandfather and includes nori, a soft-centered egg, and chashu pork. When Hiro tries making the dish himself, his first effort brings unexpected challenges as he works toward his goal.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile Text Measure 530LATOS Book Level 3.5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details