Kids Book Index
Rebecca Emberley, Ed Emberley, illustrated by Rebecca Emberley, Ed Emberley
In 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.
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Bear and BunnyDaniel PinkwaterDaniel Pinkwater’s Bear and Bunny follows best friends as they wander through the woods and find the pet that suits them. Their encounter prompts them to think about what makes a pet good. The book frames the friends as forest companions and depicts its scenes in pastel mixed-media illustrations. Candlewick Press published the 40-page edition on 2015-12-08; its ISBN is 9780763671532.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Everybody Sleeps (But Not Fred)Josh Schneider, illustrated by Josh SchneiderAnimals everywhere are ready to sleep: monkeys in the jungle, whales in the ocean, and ants below ground. Fred remains awake because his list of tasks feels too long, using his imagination to resist bedtime. His persistence bothers creatures that want to rest, while drowsy animals watch him continue. The book uses rhyming text with watercolor, pen, and ink drawings.Under FiveWord Count 337On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Squid Kid the MagnificentLynne BerryOliver calls himself Squid Kid the Magnificent, though his sister Stella does not share his opinion. He performs squid-based magic acts, including vanishing in ink and causing many squids to appear. Stella sees how each illusion works and remains unimpressed by his performances. The book pairs Oliver’s attempts at magic with the tension between a budding magician and his skeptical sister.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details