Kids Book Index
Jonathan Stutzman
Three neighboring families spend time with their young children while looking ahead to the children’s growing independence. The book follows three children and their families on a shared journey of growth and possibility, focusing on the small hands of childhood and the dreams attached to them. Colorful watercolor illustrations portray the families, and the book includes an American Sign Language glossary.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Elena RidesJuana MedinaElena is a purple elephant determined to learn to ride her bicycle. Wearing a green helmet, she sets off with encouragement from a small red bird. She slides, glides, and sometimes crashes as she keeps trying. Rhythmic, rhyming text follows her efforts on the bike, while bold illustrations accompany the action. The story centers on Elena’s persistence as she learns to ride.Under FiveWord Count 91On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
I Love You, Baby BurritoAngela Dominguez, illustrated by Angela DominguezAn infant is welcomed home by family members with open arms. The story celebrates the care surrounding a newborn, including the everyday act of swaddling a baby. With some Spanish text, it focuses on the loving arrival of a new child and the warmth of being received into a home.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD500LATOS Book Level 3.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Spicy Spicy Hot!Lenny Wen, illustrated by Lenny WenLintang persists in trying her grandmother’s traditional Indonesian spicy dish. As she works toward being able to eat it, food becomes a way for Lintang and her grandmother to bridge a cultural divide. The story centers on perseverance, family connection, and a dish that carries cultural meaning. Bright mixed-media artwork accompanies the humorous tale, and the book includes a recipe for sambal.Under FiveLexile Text Measure 479LATOS Book Level 3.2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details