Kids Book Index
Smriti Prasadam-Halls
Created by the team behind Rain Before Rainbows, Peace on Earth portrays three travelers crossing an idyllic wilderness. Their journey includes a fierce dispute that is settled through love and harmony. Friendship, laughter, and joy are also part of the book's vision of peace. Its images combine digital techniques with paint and ink, using a glowing palette. Candlewick Press published the book.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Emma Full of WondersElisha Cooper, illustrated by Elisha CooperEmma is a large, gentle dog whose small dreams include rolling in cool grass, taking a warm walk in spring, and eating. Her hopes expand from day to day until they come true. As she anticipates tomorrow, the book gives expression to both her pleasures and her concerns. Watercolors outlined in bold black ink depict Emma’s world and its everyday wishes.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Can I Sit in the Middle?Susanne Strasser, illustrated by Susanne Strasser, Melody ShawA group of animals creates growing disorder before a planned story time can begin. The accumulating commotion delays everyone from settling down, even as reading waits to start. At last, the narrative arrives at story time inside a tent made from blankets. The book frames the challenge of getting everyone ready through animal mayhem and a shared reading moment.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Pretty UglyDavid SedarisA young ogre changes herself into an adorable-looking figure to frighten her family, but the prank goes wrong when her face freezes. She must try to undo the change and reclaim her former monstrous appearance. The story centers on her wish to stop looking human and return to the face she recognizes as her own, raising questions about appearance, uniqueness, and what beauty means.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD470LATOS Book Level 3.2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details