Kids Book Index
Beryl Young
Narrated by a young boy, this ocean story parallels his life with that of a humpback whale calf. Dreamy watercolor images and lyrical text show humpback whales caring for their young with tenderness. Swimming, singing, and blowing bubbles are among the activities connected to the whales and to the book’s child narrator.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Bear Wants to SingCary FaganBear finds a ukulele in the woods, likes its sound, and writes a song of his own. He wants to perform it for Mouse, but Snake, Crow, and Tortoise also find musical inspiration and repeatedly take his turn. Bear becomes frustrated and dejected as he is interrupted. The story ends with his joy when a friend stands beside him, illustrated with subtle graphite artwork.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD490LATOS Book Level 3.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
I Am a BirdHope LimEach day, a bird-loving girl rides on the back of her father's bicycle as they make their way to school. She holds out her arms like wings and sings to birds along the route. Seeing a stern-looking woman carrying a bag makes the girl afraid and quiet. Later, she discovers that the woman also sings to birds, revealing a shared interest.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Spin a Scarf of SunshineDawn CaseyNari’s sheep provides fleece that begins a scarf’s long life cycle. The wool is sheared, cleaned, brushed, spun, colored, knitted, and worn before the scarf is ultimately composted. Watercolor and colored-pencil artwork accompanies this account of a material changing form from fleece to finished clothing and back into compost. The story centers on the stages involved in making and using the scarf.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details