Kids Book Index
Lauren Child, illustrated by Lauren Child
Chirton Krauss prides himself on being exceptionally well behaved. He eats broccoli, goes to bed on time, and follows instructions even when no one has asked him to. His sister Myrtle is less orderly: she stays up late, neglects the rabbit pen, and scatters cereal on the rug. When Chirton questions whether perfect behavior is worthwhile, the book considers parental expectations with humor.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
If You Were an ElephantLeslie StaubThis nonfiction picture book invites readers to imagine life as a young elephant living with a herd on the savanna. Its second-person narration explains that an elephant is the largest land animal and introduces features such as large ears, thick skin, and a trunk. The book also covers elephants’ behavior and relationships in the wild. Painted and digitally edited illustrations use earth-toned savanna colors and a block-print-like visual approach alongside the factual details.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Bright StarYuyi MoralesA newborn fawn learns from her mother how to move through a desert that holds both beauty and danger. When a wall separates the fawn from her mother, she is frightened and alone. The story then shifts to a brown-skinned girl whose pose reflects the fawn’s, linking the need for safety, security, and love with migration, immigration, and borders. A gentle voice encourages the young figure to face fear and obstacles.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Gravity Tree: The True Story of a Tree That Inspired the WorldAnna Crowley ReddingBeginning with a seed in the 1600s, this true story follows the apple tree that grew an apple seen falling by Isaac Newton. The book traces the tree’s long history and its connection to Newton’s discovery. It also shows how the legendary tree later inspired Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking, and other people who honored it, moving from the tree’s origins to its scientific legacy. Supplementary material extends the account.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details