Kids Book Index
Cece Bell, illustrated by Cece Bell
Chick and Brain begins with Chick, who is polite but naive, facing danger from Spot the dog. Chick nearly becomes Spot’s lunch before Brain, Chick’s friend, saves him. Watercolor-and-ink comic-book panels show the encounter between Chick, Brain, and Spot. The story centers on an animal friendship, a close call, and Brain’s intervention when Chick needs help.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Old Man of the SeaStella EliaA young boy and his boat-loving grandfather take a journey around the world. As they travel, the grandfather shares stories of his own adventures and of the continents he has visited. The trip’s discoveries are tied to the relationship growing between the child and his grandpa, rather than only to the places on their route. Watercolor illustrations, enhanced digitally, accompany this account of an elderly sailor, his grandchild, travel by sea, and the memories that link generations.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Brain Is Kind of a Big DealNick Seluk, illustrated by Nick SelukThe brain works continually to keep the body alive and safe. It helps keep the heart beating, signals sleepiness, supports memory, and enables thought. The book explains that the brain controls what the body does, using cartoon-like illustrations and word images. A glossary accompanies this factual account of the many jobs performed by the brain.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 580LATOS Book Level 3.6On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Snow Leopard: Ghost of the MountainsJustin AndersonA zoologist and guide look for an endangered snow leopard in the Indian Himalayas. The search begins with paw prints pressed into snow and leads into the animal’s hidden mountain habitat. Communities living among the high Himalayan peaks have stories about this elusive creature, known to them as the gray ghost. Facts about snow leopards are included throughout the book, alongside watercolor illustrations.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details