Kids Book Index
Tad Hills, illustrated by Tad Hills
Rocket the dog chases a butterfly across a meadow until it disappears into a forest. He wants to follow it, but the dark woods frighten him. Inside the forest, Rocket makes a new friend and discovers that he can be brave. The story follows his pursuit of the butterfly, his fear of the woods, and the friendship he finds there.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
When Sophie Thinks She Can’t . . .Molly Bang, illustrated by Molly BangSophie feels discouraged and inadequate when she cannot solve a math puzzle, because math and puzzles have been difficult for her. Her teacher introduces the importance of trying and of adding “yet” to what she believes she cannot do. The story follows Sophie as frustration over a puzzle becomes an opportunity to approach a problem differently and keep trying at it.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 520LATOS Book Level 2.5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Ten Cents a PoundNhung N. Tran-DaviesA young girl and her mother discuss leaving their small mountain village so the girl can attend school. The mother hopes education will give her daughter freedom and opportunities beyond labor in the coffee trees. The daughter feels torn between staying with her family in the familiar village and discovering the world beyond the mountains. Her concern for her mother complicates the decision. The story portrays a Vietnamese mother's hopes for her daughter's future.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Rodent RascalsRoxie Munro, illustrated by Roxie MunroThis illustrated guide introduces 21 rodent species, ranging from familiar animals to more unusual ones. Each animal is shown at its actual size. Questions throughout the book ask about the world’s smallest rodent, rodent lifespans, and how rodents find mates. Ink and acrylic illustrations accompany the details, offering a comparative look at the many different members of this animal group.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details