Kids Book Index
Jane Godwin
A little mouse travels through a colorful city in a story told with rhyme. Along the way, the book brings together the mouse’s journey with colors and counting. Bold illustrations accompany the city scenes, while the rhyming text gives the mouse’s route a patterned sound. The story centers on an animal moving through an urban setting and presents color, number, travel, and verse as part of that journey.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
ListenGabi SnyderA biracial girl steps onto a busy city street and first hears only noise. The text asks readers to pause and notice individual sounds: a dog barking, a horn beeping, a truck moving, a motorcycle, shoes on pavement, a jump rope, and a greeting across a playground. Walking to school with her father and younger sibling, she keeps listening. At school, attention turns to the sounds and effects of words, including words that are short, long, happy, or hurtful, as well as quiet and one’s inner voice.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD470LATOS Book Level 1.5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Oh Look, a Cake!J. C. McKee, illustrated by J. C. McKeeSloth and Lemur discover a large cake and do not want to share it. They keep making increasingly absurd excuses for keeping the tempting cake to themselves. Their greed brings consequences, shaping the story around what happens after the two animals refuse to divide their find. Humorous illustrations accompany the cake-centered encounter.Under FiveWord Count 227On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Run, Little Chaski!: An Inka Trail AdventureMariana LlanosOn his first assignment, Little Chaski must take a message to the Inka king before sunset. His route becomes difficult when he pauses to assist several creatures that need help, putting his deadline at risk. The story follows his urgent mission and the troubles he encounters along the way. Stylized color illustrations accompany the tale, with a glossary, a map, and additional information about the Inka included.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details