Kids Book Index
Caron Levis
Gabby Wild resists bedtime and refuses the usual yawning, curling up, snuggling, and sleeping. She leaves with her grandmother for a place where beds are used for bouncing and ice cream is available late at night. Gabby tries to keep a yawn from taking over, even gritting her teeth and closing her lips. The tale follows her determined attempt to stay awake all night.
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Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor: The Woman Who Loved ReptilesPatricia ValdezThis picture-book biography follows Joan Beauchamp Procter from a childhood spent playing with lizards to her work as a reptile expert. She became a respected specialist in Komodo dragons and served as Curator of Reptiles at the London Zoo. The book also identifies her as a British herpetologist and notes that she worked in a field with few women scientists. Joan’s care for a pet Komodo dragon is part of the account. A biography and bibliography provide further information.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Henry and the YetiRussell Ayto, illustrated by Russell AytoHenry is convinced that yetis are real and organizes an expedition to search for one. He brings supplies for the journey, including a camera intended to document proof if he succeeds. His determination carries the story as he follows his goal and looks for evidence that others might accept. The search raises a further question: if Henry finds a yeti, who will believe him? He is prepared to photograph what he finds.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 348LATOS Book Level 2.5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
StumpkinLucy Ruth Cummins, illustrated by Lucy Ruth CumminsOutside a city shop, Stumpkin sits among a display of orange pumpkins waiting to be selected for Halloween. Unlike the others, he has no stem. As customers take home the other pumpkins, which later appear as jack-o’-lanterns in nearby apartment windows, Stumpkin remains behind. Even a gnarled yellow gourd is chosen before the shop closes on Halloween night. The story follows this stemless pumpkin’s uncertain place in the display and his relationship with the shopkeeper’s black cat.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 500LATOS Book Level 2.2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details