Kids Book Index
Corey R. Tabor
Snail spots a cabbage on the far side of a road and sets out to reach it. Cars and a hungry crow stand in his way, but he keeps going. During a rainstorm, Snail pauses to help a group of ants and then loses his way. The ants later devise a solution for their new friend, making the story one of reciprocal help as the animals try to cross a busy street.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
Salma the Syrian ChefDanny RamadanSalma and her mother are settling into life at a Welcome Center in Vancouver while they wait for Salma’s father to arrive. Seeing her mother’s persistent sadness, Salma tries a drawing and a joke, then remembers a happy family meal in Damascus. She decides to cook foul shami, a Syrian dish. With help from people around her, Salma finds a recipe, buys ingredients, and works through difficulties in preparing the meal for her mother.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 570LATOS Book Level 3.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Julián at the WeddingJessica LoveJulián attends a wedding with his abuela and is part of the celebration, with its flowers, dancing, cake, and kissing. There he meets Marisol, and the two set off on an adventure involving magic and mischief. When Marisol’s dress is ruined, Julián uses his flair for fashion and invention to help. The story follows their new friendship within a wedding celebration that welcomes individuality and love.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 43LATOS Book Level 0.8On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Some Dinosaurs Are SmallCharlotte Voake, illustrated by Charlotte VoakeThis book compares dinosaurs by size, speed, diet, and teeth. Some are small and slow, while others are large; some run fast. Dinosaurs with tiny teeth eat leaves, whereas those with pointed teeth eat other dinosaurs. These simple descriptions introduce herbivores and carnivores while returning to the contrast between big and small. The dinosaur examples carry a reassuring message for small children. Watercolor-and-ink illustrations show the prehistoric animals in bright colors.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details