Kids Book Index
Sally Nicholls
This interactive book follows animal friends as they press a range of mysterious buttons. Their explorations involve shapes, colors, and actions, with splashes of color corresponding to the buttons. Mixed-media illustrations accompany the activity, which centers on discovering what each button will do and the surprises it may reveal.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 2 editions.
Solitary Animals: Introverts of the WildJoshua David SteinThis poetic observation of the animal kingdom considers animals that live together and animals that move through life alone. A parade of elephants represents group living, while a solitary eagle offers an example of an animal on its own. The book also notes that a silvery shape in the sea can be a school of fish. Digital illustrations and back matter accompany this exploration of animal social patterns and solitude.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Where’s Baby?Anne HunterPapa Fox searches for Baby Fox, who remains just beyond his view while readers can see more of what is happening. He looks above and below things, around them, and inside them, meeting a variety of animals during the search. Baby Fox is not found right away. Mother Fox eventually gives Papa Fox a clue that helps move his search forward. The book centers on a father’s determined hunt for his missing baby and the discoveries he makes along the way.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Ghosts Went FloatingKim NormanA Halloween counting adventure brings together ghosts, skeletons, witches, zombies, and other spooky creatures. Its rhymes and rhythm draw on the tune of “The Ants Go Marching,” inviting the text to be read or sung. The creatures parade and dance beneath moonlit skies as numbers appear throughout the book. Playful illustrations show a colorful assortment of creepy figures making their way across the pages.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details