Kids Book Index
Cynthia Rylant, illustrated by Lisa Congdon
Sam wants to go outside even though rain is pouring, but Granddad says they must remain indoors until it stops. As they wait, Sam drinks hot chocolate, reads books, and imagines adventures while Granddad works on paperwork. Later, Sam and Granddad face rain and flooding together in an adventure of their own.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 2 editions from 2 organizations.
Oh, Olive!Lian Cho, illustrated by Lian ChoOlive Chen is an artist whose imaginative work stands apart from the neat, carefully controlled shapes painted by her artist parents. The adults in her world are shown in greyscale, reflecting their restricted imaginations, while Olive’s paintings are distinctive and full of color. As other children respond to the freedom and excitement in her work, Olive’s art changes the look of their otherwise drab world. The story centers on a child artist finding expression in a family of artists with a very different approach.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Hidden GemLinda Liu, illustrated by Linda LiuAn ordinary pebble arrives at the Museum of Rocks after noticing other rocks gather on its steps. Inside, he finds that its exhibits feature gemstones, geodes, and crystals, and he compares his own plain appearance with theirs. While taking in the museum's rocky marvels, the pebble comes to recognize value in himself. The pebble's question is whether he, too, can be special.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD440LATOS Book Level 3On one of the same reading listsView book details
Red & LuluMatt Tavares, illustrated by Matt TavaresCardinals Red and Lulu live in an enormous evergreen beside a family’s home. Each winter, the family decorates the tree with lights and sings about it. One fall, Red returns with food to discover that the tree has been cut down and carried away with Lulu still inside. He tries to follow the truck but reaches a large city alone. Hearing the family’s familiar song, Red follows it to Rockefeller Center, where the evergreen is on display and Lulu waits on their favorite branch.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details