Kids Book Index
Cecilia Heikkilä, illustrated by Cecilia Heikkilä
Fox and Mole live in neighboring houses on a headland. As autumn arrives, they read a spooky story together, though Mole repeatedly interrupts and eats all of Fox’s cookies. Fox’s anger at Mole’s selfishness grows until Fox turns into an unearthly shadow beast. Mole must try to make amends before the transformation goes too far.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
CaringKobi YamadaA boy forms a friendship with an elderly gardener whose lifelong work has transformed barren land into a thriving natural place. Their relationship centers on care, effort, and the possibility that one person’s actions can matter. As the boy observes the gardener’s devotion, the story considers helping, nurturing the world, and the changes that can grow from attention and kindness.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Piece OutAlex WillanRed, a board-game piece, is accidentally left outside the game box and far from the game closet and friend Yellow. A vacuum cleaner carries Red away, beginning a hazardous journey back home. Red faces obstacles including a transparent cliff, hanging forests, a family dog, and time in a junk drawer. Through mistakes and persistence, Red keeps trying to reunite with the other game pieces.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeWord Count 493On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Snow Day for Amos McGee, APhil C. Stead, illustrated by Erin E. SteadAmos McGee is a zookeeper who enjoys spending time with his animal friends throughout the year. When an expected snowfall does not arrive, Amos goes home, hoping for snow another day. Overnight, snow covers the town, and the animals decide to visit Amos so they can play outside together. The story follows their friendship and the long-awaited winter weather.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details