Kids Book Index
Timothy Knapman
A day with Gran becomes even more exciting when it turns into a sleepover. Although she does not have the powers associated with comic-book superheroes, Gran plans special overnight fun, tells tickling stories, and helps create disguises. Together with her grandchildren, she forms a superhero team. The story celebrates imaginative play and the pleasures of time shared across generations.
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Ivy BirdTania McCartneyIvy moves through her everyday activities while pretending to have wings. Along the way, she copies the calls and behaviors of twelve different birds. Search-and-find elements invite attention to bird-filled pages, including a two-page nonfiction section illustrated with many colorful birds. The book encourages looking for birds in local neighborhoods and pairs this nature exploration with playful, vivid artwork.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Brian Wildsmith’s Animal GalleryBrian Wildsmith, illustrated by Brian WildsmithThis animal gallery introduces wildlife from around the world through paintings of animals in their habitats. It includes group names for different creatures, such as kangaroos, tigers, turkeys, and swordfish, pairing animal subjects with the words used for their gatherings. Watercolor, chalk, colored pencil, and gouache are used across the illustrations. The book presents an artistic tour of the animal kingdom while highlighting collective nouns for its featured species.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Bear and the MoonMatthew BurgessA stray balloon enters Bear’s life and changes his world. After Bear befriends it, the relationship brings companionship and then the pain of losing that friend. The story also follows Bear toward forgiveness and the relief it can bring. The balloon prompts a journey of friendship and discovery as Bear experiences these shifts in feeling.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD580LATOS Book Level 3.8On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details