Kids Book Index
Sarah Kurpiel, illustrated by Sarah Kurpiel
Snake enjoys art class until a project goes badly wrong. The disaster leads him to make a mistake that hurts a friend, and a broken pot leaves their friendship damaged. Snake must confront what happened and consider how he might repair the harm he caused. The story asks how he can make amends after the art project.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
If I Was a HorseSophie BlackallA child imagines spending a day as a horse. In this imagined life, the child would gallop wherever they wanted, carry their sister to school, and roll in mud when rain falls. Being a horse would also mean no baths and no need for clothes. The child’s horse-sized ideas unfold within a loving family and home setting.Picture BooksWord Count 109On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Scaredy CatsJeff MackA kitten receives a mysterious package tied with ribbon and assumes that it contains a cake. His two friends are far less certain. As they consider what might be inside, the package sets off increasingly wild ideas and fears. The story follows the contrast between the kitten’s simple expectation and his friends’ anxious guesses, using the unopened parcel as the focus of a playful guessing game about what could be waiting within.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Big CheeseJory John, illustrated by Pete OswaldThe Big Cheese considers himself unsurpassed and makes sure others know it. Expecting to take first place in the annual Cheese-cathlon, he meets Wedge Wedgeman, a quiet newcomer who finishes ahead of him. The competition makes the boastful cheese confront losing and consider whether being the best is the most important thing. It follows a food-character cast through rivalry, disappointment, and humility.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile Text Measure AD420LATOS Book Level 2.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details