Kids Book Index
Jill Esbaum
Papa Stinkbird introduces his chick to the unusual features of Amazonian hoatzins, also called stinkbirds. Their conversation is repeatedly interrupted by the chick’s questions as they discuss ways the birds avoid predators. After the chick jumps into a river, he can swim but cannot yet fly back to the nest. The book presents factual information through the father and chick’s banter.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
How Dinosaurs Went Extinct: A Safety GuideAme DyckmanAt a museum, a child asks their parents how dinosaurs became extinct. A father answers by turning extinction into a playful lesson about everyday safety, including warnings about running with scissors and looking both ways. The book takes the form of a mock safety guide, connecting a child’s question about prehistoric animals with exaggerated cautionary advice and tantrum-throwing dinosaurs.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Abuela’s Super CapaAna SiqueiraLuis and his grandmother, Abuela, turn their Saturday time together into superhero play, complete with capas and milkshakes. When Abuela becomes ill and uses a wheelchair, Luis continues the superhero antics with his younger sister. Abuela joins them in a new way, and Luis learns that being a hero can change when someone he loves needs different care. The bilingual picture book includes Spanish text.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Biggest MistakeCamilla Pintonato, illustrated by Camilla Pintonato, Debbie BiboAfter Papa Lion tells his young lion that it is time to catch his own gazelle, the little lion sets out to do so. His pursuit of the clever gazelle takes him to comic extremes, raising questions about whether he will succeed and what may follow if he does. The story involves a young animal facing a task on his own, along with success, failure, and the assumptions that can shape how events are understood. Cartoon-style digital art accompanies the tale.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details