Kids Book Index
Stephanie Campisi, illustrated by Maria Lebedeva
Petunia, a platypus newly arrived from Australia, goes to her first party with a present, party hat, and pavlova. It is a costume party, but she has no costume. Other guests repeatedly question what she is, comparing her to a duck and asking about her webbed feet and eggs. Their questions leave Petunia wondering whether she can fit in without a disguise.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Little Black Girl: Oh, the Things You Can Do!Kirby Howell-Baptiste, illustrated by Paul DaveyWritten by Kirby Howell-Baptiste, this picture book addresses little Black girls with a message of confidence and possibility. It encourages them to reach for their most ambitious dreams while presenting that encouragement in a joyful, affirming mode. The book centers Black girlhood, self-belief, and dreams of what might be achieved.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Little Pine Cone: Wildfires and the Natural WorldJohanna Wagstaffe, illustrated by Julian McLaughlinJacky, a Jack pine cone, lives in the woods among animal friends while the climate changes and summers grow hotter and drier. When a forest fire begins, the animals flee and firefighters battle the flames. The fire approaches a nearby village, where residents and the fire crew take steps intended to keep everyone safe. Jacky watches the emergency unfold from the forest.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Standing in the Need of Prayer: A Modern Retelling of the Classic SpiritualCarole Boston WeatherfordThis picture book draws on a classic African American spiritual and reworks its lyrics to trace African American history. Its pages highlight historical milestones alongside struggles, tragedies, and triumphs. The retelling also centers the resilience of the Black community, connecting a traditional spiritual with moments from Black history. The book brings together music, cultural heritage, history, and community perseverance in a modern picture-book form.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details