Kids Book Index
Sara O’Leary
On a blue-moon night, a boy leaves for a walk with his cat and sets out to reach the moon. Their nighttime outing becomes magical, raising the question of whether what happens is real or a dream. Blue ink is used with mixed-media artwork. The book is a picture book about the boy and his cat’s unusual night together.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
The Extraordinary GardenerSam Boughton, illustrated by Sam BoughtonA young boy lives in a gray, dreary world and looks for color. With one seed and his imagination, he changes his surroundings by growing a garden that everyone can enjoy. The story follows the transformation from a muted world toward a shared garden, using colorful chalk illustrations to depict the change. Gardening and imagination are central to the boy’s effort to bring color into his world.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Little Brothers & Little SistersMonica Arnaldo, illustrated by Monica ArnaldoThis book considers the mixed experience of being a younger sibling. Little brothers and sisters want chances to play, join in with a team, and show what they can do alongside older children. Older siblings may be difficult at times, but they can also be wonderful. The story makes room for both frustration and affection within sibling relationships, with expressive color illustrations accompanying its view of family life.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Boy Who Went to MarsSimon James, illustrated by Simon JamesWhen Stanley’s mother leaves for an overnight work trip, he imagines taking a journey to Mars in a spaceship made from a cardboard box. On Mars, he sends a Martian back to his home in his place. Stanley’s dad and older brother accept the visitor’s unusual habits, and the Martian sleeps in Stanley’s bed before going to school, where others assume he is Stanley. When Stanley’s mother comes back, Stanley returns too. His family plays along as he works through his feelings about her absence.Under FiveLexile Text Measure 500LATOS Book Level 2.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details