Kids Book Index
Jory John, illustrated by Pete Oswald
The Good Egg is excited for a talent show but has no act to perform. He decides he will simply watch from the audience. When his friends need help onstage, he steps in and discovers a talent through helping them. The story centers a talent-show day, friendship, kindness, and the Good Egg’s realization that he does not need a conventional act.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
The Sour GrapeJory John, illustrated by Pete OswaldThe Sour Grape holds onto resentments over small slights, including a borrowed scarf that was not returned and an unanswered call. After another friend resents the grape without hearing an explanation, the grape recognizes the unfairness of this response. A painful experience has shaped the grape's personality, and the story follows its effort to release those grudges.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile Text Measure AD430LATOS Book Level 2.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Hey, Bruce!: An Interactive BookRyan T. Higgins, illustrated by Ryan T. HigginsBruce the bear becomes the reluctant subject of an interactive reading game guided by Rupert, Thistle, and Nibbs, mice in his expansive family. Readers are asked to turn pages, rotate the book, and carry out increasingly silly directions. Those actions send Bruce tumbling and flying, while he looks directly toward the reader. The mice direct the action as Bruce resists the starring role.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Nocturnals Nighttime Animals: Awesome Features & Surprising AdaptationsTracey HechtThe Nocturnals Nighttime Animals examines traits of nocturnal animals, including athletic abilities, senses, and protections. It names foxes, sugar gliders, bats, pangolins, wombats, kinkajous, possums, chinchillas, and snakes as animals from around the world. Science resources for home accompany a glossary of animals, a glossary of words, and more than 60 color photographs. Written by Tracey Hecht, this 64-page book was published by Fabled Films Press on October 18, 2022.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details