Kids Book Index
Timothy Knapman
Before sunrise, a small elephant named Raju sets out with his mother on a special outing in India. During their early-morning walk, the two elephants encounter both dangers and pleasures. The story follows Raju and his mother on this shared journey, from its early start through the experiences they meet along the way. Expressive, atmospheric illustrations accompany the elephant pair’s walk.
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The Fun Book of Scary StuffEmily JenkinsA boy and his two dogs face a range of frightening things, including the dark. The book considers how darkness can feel less scary after a light is switched on. Through the boy’s encounters with his dogs, it follows a direct confrontation with fear and uses expressive watercolor illustrations to show the unsettling things they face.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Little TreeLoren Long, illustrated by Loren LongA young tree holds tightly to its leaves while the other trees let theirs fall. The tree fears the change and wonders what it would be without its leaves. As the seasons move forward, it confronts the cycle of life and the prospect of growing by letting go. Acrylic, ink, and pencil illustrations accompany the tree’s struggle with change and its place in the seasonal world.Under FiveLexile Text Measure 520LATOS Book Level 2.5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Spare PartsRebecca Emberley, Ed Emberley, illustrated by Rebecca Emberley, Ed EmberleyIn 2004, four undocumented Mexican teenagers arrived at the national underwater robotics championship at the University of California, Santa Barbara. No one had ever told Oscar, Cristian, Luis, or Lorenzo that they would amount to much-until two inspiring high school science teachers convinced the boys to enter the competition.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details