Kids Book Index
Shinsuke Yoshitake, illustrated by Shinsuke Yoshitake
While getting ready for an evening bath, a young child becomes trapped in his shirt as he tries to undress. With the fabric over his head, he imagines a range of possible futures. His predicament brings up fears as well as comic complications. The book turns the everyday challenge of changing clothes into a chain of imagined scenarios, shown in cartoon-style illustrations.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Mouse Is SmallMary Murphy, illustrated by Mary MurphyMouse is small, while Tortoise is bigger. Pelican is larger than Tortoise, and Zebra is larger still. Through these animals, the book considers relative size and asks which one makes the biggest impact. The interactive story uses a sequence of animals to explore little and large, ending with a question about the biggest one.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
LovelyJess Hong, illustrated by Jess HongLovely considers many visible and personal differences: being big or small, curly- or straight-haired, loud or quiet, smooth or wrinkled. Through simple text and colorful illustrations, it presents these contrasts as parts of a shared idea of loveliness. The book is a celebration of the many ways people differ, bringing varied traits together rather than treating any one quality as the standard. Humor also accompanies its portrayal of differences.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Giant JumpereeJulia DonaldsonA mysterious and menacing voice takes over Rabbit’s burrow, claiming the home for the Giant Jumperee. Rabbit’s friends gather to help remove the creature and uncover what is really behind the frightening presence. Told through rhyme and repetition, the story combines suspense with humor as the animals work together to reclaim Rabbit’s burrow.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD470LATOS Book Level 1.8On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details