Kids Book Index
Liz Wong, illustrated by Liz Wong
Henrietta the Elephant enjoys a peaceful routine of swimming and tea until a baby goose comes into her life. After finding a real goose egg, she tries to return the gosling to its nest, only to discover that its flock has flown away. Henrietta takes on the task of raising the young bird and teaching it how to become a goose. Mixed-media illustrations accompany the change in her once-quiet days.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Good Night, WindLinda Elovitz MarshallIn this retelling of a Yiddish folktale, Winter Wind has worked through the season, clearing leaves and readying the trees for snow and ice. Tired from its work, the wind wants to rest. After being repeatedly turned away, it erupts in a snowy fit of anger. Two young children offer the exhausted wind the comfort of friendship. The story follows the wind from seasonal labor and frustration toward rest and companionship.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD600LATOS Book Level 3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
We Love Babies!Jill EsbaumWe Love Babies! introduces many kinds of animal babies through minimal text and photographs. The book highlights their varied bodies, from paws, claws, and flippers to feet that resemble fuzzy slippers. Its rhyming language accompanies images of young animals, keeping the focus on their physical differences and shared status as babies. A Spanish edition is also available.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Happy BookAndy Rash, illustrated by Andy RashCamper and Clam begin as two happy friends in a sunny world of daisies and friendship cakes. Their feelings shift after one friend eats an entire cake without saving the other a bite. As their friendship is tested, they move through sadness and other emotions while trying to find their way back to happiness. Comic-style illustrations depict their changing feelings.Under FiveLexile Text Measure GN510LATOS Book Level 2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details