Kids Book Index
Helen Frost, photographed by Rick Lieder
Photographs capture birds in action, paired with poetic text. Additional material at the end provides further information about the birds shown, including their ranges, coloring, and feeding patterns. Together, the photographs, verse, and reference pages keep attention on birds’ movement and observable features while also presenting details about where and how they live.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
WishMatthew Cordell, illustrated by Matthew CordellAn elephant couple begins life together without thinking about children. Over time, they want a child, but their plans bring unexpected difficulties and disappointments. Their wish for a baby ultimately comes true, marking the beginning of their family. Bamboo pen, India ink, and watercolor illustrations accompany this account of longing, setbacks, and a hoped-for arrival.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Full Moon at the Napping HouseAudrey WoodA full moon shines on a house whose inhabitants cannot settle at bedtime. During the restless night, an unexpected visitor helps calm them, and a soothing song brings peace. The story takes place under moonlight and follows the household’s movement from wakefulness toward rest, with detailed, warm illustrations accompanying the nighttime events.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD650LATOS Book Level 4.2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Tad and DadDavid Ezra Stein, illustrated by David Ezra SteinTad spends his days with his frog father and shares his lily pad at night. As Tad grows, he develops new body parts and learns the same skills Dad has: swimming, hopping, and croaking. His father enjoys caring for him, but Tad’s growth brings major changes to their familiar routines. The book portrays a young tadpole becoming increasingly like his dad through humorous Crayola and watercolor illustrations.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD520LATOS Book Level 2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details