Kids Book Index
Elana K. Arnold
During a long spring when school, work, and usual outings have closed, a father suggests that his family take a walk. On the outing, they find two duck eggs that have been left behind and bring them home. The family waits for the eggs to hatch, and Pip and Zip are born. The story centers on the family’s experience with the ducklings and on the love surrounding their arrival.
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Hello, Puddle!Anita SanchezThis nonfiction picture book examines how puddles serve wildlife. A puddle can give a squirrel a place to cool down and drink during hot weather, while a mother turtle may use one as a place to lay eggs. Puddles also function as bathing spots, oases, and breeding grounds for animals. The book includes extensive back matter alongside its exploration of this everyday part of the natural world.Under FiveWord Count 295On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
In Our Teeny Tiny Matzah HouseBill Wurtzel, Claire WurtzelKitzel the cat tells this lively holiday tale, which draws on the Yiddish folktale “It Could Be Worse.” A Passover seder is part of the family’s story. Food-face artwork shapes the illustrations, including a cat made from oranges. The book retells the crowded-house folktale through the cat’s point of view and combines the narrative with food-art collages.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Playtime for Restless RascalsNikki GrimesA young Black child and doting parents move through daily adventures where play is the central work of childhood. The story celebrates Black joy, family time, and imaginative play, presenting each day as a space for possibilities and everyday magic. Lyrical storytelling accompanies the child's energetic exploration and the parents' encouragement.Under FiveLexile Text Measure 479LATOS Book Level 3.2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details