Kids Book Index
Esmé Shapiro, Daniel Newell Kaufman
On Lilypod Lane, a boy becomes convinced that his mysterious neighbor is really a dog in disguise. He sets out to prove his theory and uncover what is true about Roy. The story follows his investigation of this unusual neighbor and the question that drives it: is Roy actually a dog, or not?
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
The Iguanodon's HornSean RubinThis account follows changing ideas about iguanodons, beginning with a fossil tooth found in 1822 and continuing through full skeletons discovered in 1878. It also covers the 1960s recognition of dinosaurs’ relationship to birds. Scientists and artists use evidence and imagination to reconsider how these animals looked and behaved. New discoveries have repeatedly altered, overturned, or expanded earlier theories, while many details of an iguanodon’s outward appearance remain unknown.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Just What to DoKyle LukoffA young child considers how to support loved ones who are grieving. The story focuses on the impulse to cheer up someone who is sad and on the different ways comfort can be offered in difficult moments. As the child learns strategies for being there for others, the book keeps its attention on grief, care, and the practical question of how to respond when someone needs support.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Rumi—Poet of Joy and LoveRashin KheiriyehThis picture-book biography introduces the life and teachings of the Persian poet Rumi. It follows his childhood in Iran, including his curiosity and affection for nature, before exploring his adult work as an Islamic scholar and Sufi mystic. The book also considers The Masnavi, Rumi’s extensive poem containing stories about animals and people.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details