Kids Book Index
Saline Yoon, illustrated by Saline Yoon
On a loud, storm-filled night, Bear and his bunny cannot fall asleep. The storm tests Bear's courage until Mama Bear and Papa Bear come to protect the pair. As Bear receives comfort from his parents, the story connects a frightening thunderstorm with reassurance, safety, and the effort to settle down after fear.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
I Used to Be AfraidLaura Vaccaro Seeger, illustrated by Laura Vaccaro SeegerA young narrator recalls fears that have changed over time: spiders, shadows, darkness, mistakes, change, and being alone. Die-cut illustrations show scenes of the girl’s earlier fear alongside scenes that reflect how she feels now, sometimes including a moment of transition. Her family’s move from an old home is part of the larger visual story. The book focuses on how fear can shift as a child encounters familiar worries, new surroundings, and growing confidence.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
SupertruckStephen SavageIn a city, a bucket truck, fire truck, and tow truck each perform an important job, while a garbage truck simply collects trash. When a blizzard arrives, the other trucks become stuck in the snow and cannot work. With a snowplow added, the garbage truck becomes Supertruck and takes on the emergency. The vehicle hero later remains anonymous. Personified trucks and the snowstorm shape a story about an overlooked garbage truck becoming the one able to help.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD370LATOS Book Level 1.5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details