Kids Book Index
Boni Ashburn
Twenty children get ready for their first day of kindergarten, each responding in a different way. As alarm clocks ring around town, some children feel excited, some worried, and some grumpy. They dress, eat breakfast, pack their backpacks, and travel to school. There they meet a new teacher and join one another as a class, bringing their varied emotions into the shared beginning of school.
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Nanette’s BaguetteMo Willems, illustrated by Mo WillemsNanette takes her first solo trip to the bakery to collect a baguette. The book follows her outing and the question of whether she can bring the bread home without regret. Her first independent errand is the focus, from setting out for the bakery to carrying the baguette back. The story centers on Nanette and this particular journey to get the baguette.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD430LATOS Book Level 2.2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
How to Find GoldViviane Schwarz, illustrated by Viviane SchwarzCrocodile and Anna set out to find gold, a task presented as both dangerous and difficult. Before they begin, they practise keeping a secret, and Anna tests whether she can lift Crocodile so she will be able to carry gold. Cautious, methodical Crocodile and adventure-loving Anna work together toward an imagined goal. The book uses pencil, crayon, and watercolor illustrations.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Girl with the Parrot on Her HeadDaisy Hirst, illustrated by Daisy HirstAfter her best friend Simon moves away, Isabel is angry, lonely, and scared. With only her parrot for company, she decides that being alone is preferable. Then she meets Chester, a boy who uses umbrellas and tape in distinctive ways. When Isabel encounters another problem, Chester may be able to help her. The story follows Isabel through the loss of a friend and the possibility of making a new one.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details