Kids Book Index
Nathan Bryon
Rocket is a young girl with a strong interest in astronomy. When a rare celestial event is coming, she encourages her family and community to watch it together. Her enthusiasm draws others into observing the sky, whether the event is described as a comet sighting or meteor shower. The story centers on Rocket’s excitement about space and her effort to share it.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Don’t Let Them Disappear: 12 Endangered Species across the GlobeChelsea ClintonThis book considers what might be done to protect twelve endangered animal species. It places that question within a world containing millions of distinct species. Sea otters provide one specific example: they wash their paws after eating. Colorful gouache illustrations accompany the discussion of animals at risk and efforts to save them. It also notes the distinctive behaviors found among animals.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
See Me PlayPaul Meisel, illustrated by Paul MeiselSee Me Play follows a group of dogs as they chase a ball and meet new friends. Along the way, the ball passes to a bird, whale, and lion before it disappears. The story uses a playful sequence of encounters and surprises built around the changing path of the ball. Its animal characters and simple action keep the focus on a game that brings the dogs into contact with unexpected companions.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 31LATOS Book Level 0.5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Ruby Finds a Worry (Big Bright Feelings series)Tom Percival, illustrated by Tom PercivalRuby has a worry that begins small and grows enormously. When she sees that another child has a worry too, the two talk with each other. Their conversation makes the worries become smaller. The book treats worry as something that can expand and change, and places Ruby’s experience alongside another child’s similar feeling.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details