Kids Book Index
Bruno Valasse, illustrated by Bruno Valasse
A little moth is frightened of the dark and stays inside his bright, cozy home. Drawn by the stars, he eventually goes out into the night, where he encounters wonder, danger, and new friends. The story follows his movement from hiding at home to exploring the darkness, with earth-toned mixed-media art and printed textures.
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King LionEmma Yarlett, illustrated by Emma YarlettA lion king’s roar and coarse manners drive everyone in his kingdom away, leaving him lonely. A brave young girl approaches the lion despite the distance he has created and tries to make friends with him. The story centers on their meeting and the possibility that her courage may change his isolation. Gentle humor in the illustrations accompanies the king’s behavior and the girl’s response.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Still LifeAlex LondonA painter presents a grand, formal still-life work while missing a surprising change within it: the pictured objects begin moving on their own. The premise turns the usual idea of a motionless painting upside down, as the artist’s carefully arranged scene develops a life beyond the painter’s notice or control. Pencil drawing and digital illustration accompany this playful encounter between an artist and an unruly work of art.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Sleepy: Surprising Ways Animals SnoozeJennifer WardThis book compares how animals sleep, showing that their habits vary widely. Dolphins keep half their brains awake, snakes sleep with open eyes, giraffes rest in short intervals, and koalas can sleep for twenty-two hours a day. It includes a koala and sixteen other creatures, with brief additional facts about each animal’s sleep habits. Back matter explains types of animal sleep and includes information about sleep amounts for the animals and for humans at different ages.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details