Kids Book Index
Cynthia Voigt
Teddy is a thoughtful toy bear with a disability. In a series of adventures, he and his stuffed companions consider the world around them and one another’s characteristics. The story centers on the bear and his toy friends as they encounter different situations and reflect on each other. Black-and-white illustrations accompany this illustrated novel about the group’s shared adventures and observations.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Never Insult a Killer Zucchini!Elana Azose, Brandom AmancioAt a science fair, judge Farnsworth says that he loves zucchinis, and the Killer Zucchini becomes enamored of him. As Farnsworth reviews exhibits in alphabetical order, including antimatter, a bionic limb, and cloning, the zucchini tries to express affection. When the judge admits that he eats zucchini with ranch dressing, the green squash turns angry and uses other projects in an attempt to retaliate.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Before MorningJoyce SidmanA child wishes for snow to bring the family an unhurried day together at home. The child’s mother is preparing to leave for her job as a pilot, and the prospect of her departure is painful. As snow falls across the city and piles up at the airport, the flight is canceled. The mother returns home on a snowplow, joining the family for breakfast. The poem is an invocation, or wish, and the story opens with wordless winter scenes of mother and child returning home.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 370LATOS Book Level 2.6On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Tell Me a Tattoo StoryAlison McGheeA father tells his young son the history behind each of his tattoos. The designs recall a favorite book his mother read to him, something his own father used to say, and the longest trip he ever took. One tattoo is a small heart containing numbers. As the father shares these memories, the tattoos become a path through family history and love.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 157LATOS Book Level 1.5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details