Kids Book Index
Joyce Sidman, illustrated by Taeeun Yoo
During a day spent with her family, a little girl looks for round forms in the natural world. She notices objects that bud, hatch, ripen, and spin, then considers why this shape appeals to her. This nonfiction picture book centers on circular forms in nature and on one child's observations.
This book appears on 3 reading lists across 2 editions from 3 organizations.
Spring for SophieYael WerberSophie waits through a gray, snowy winter and wonders how she will recognize spring. Each time she asks her parents, they direct her to use a different sense: hearing birds, feeling softening ground, seeing melting snow, and smelling earth and rain. As she watches the gradual changes outdoors, a first rainstorm finally comes. Sophie runs outside, catches a raindrop on her tongue, and knows spring has arrived.Under FiveLexile Text Measure 590LATOS Book Level 3.8On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Jabari JumpsGaia CornwallJabari has finished swimming lessons, passed his swim test, and believes he is ready for the diving board. Watching other children jump seems easy, but at the ladder he hesitates and comes back down. With his father beside him, Jabari acknowledges that he feels scared, rests, takes a deep breath, and decides to try again. The story follows his anticipation and determination as he prepares to make the jump.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD490LATOS Book Level 2.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Sam & EvaDebbie Ridpath Ohi, illustrated by Debbie Ridpath OhiSam begins a drawing of a velociraptor, and Eva decides to add to it. Sam does not want her contribution, but their drawing comes to life and the scene gets out of control. Eva helps Sam escape, while the two must work out how to cooperate despite their creative differences. Drawing, imagination, and collaboration shape the story’s conflict.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details