Kids Book Index
Jackie Azúa Kramer
During a rainy walk, an Elephant carries a green umbrella and meets a succession of animals. Each animal sees the umbrella as a different object. Their contrasting ideas about the same thing shape the story, which brings together animal encounters, imaginative thinking, sharing, and friendship as the walk continues through the rain.
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Be a FriendSalina Yoon, illustrated by Salina YoonDennis is a boy who communicates through mime and expresses himself in unusual ways. He enjoys pretending to be a tree, but his way of communicating leaves him isolated when other children do not include him. A change begins when someone responds to the imaginary ball he is playing with. The story follows Dennis as a shared act of imagination opens a path toward friendship and recognition.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
My Car/Mi carroBryon Barton, illustrated by Bryon Barton, Andrea MontejoSam drives his car from a country home to his job in the city. Presented in both Spanish and English, the book follows this journey by car while taking in transportation, signs and signals, day and night, language, and work. Bold graphic illustrations accompany Sam’s route from home to the city. The story combines a daily drive with bilingual text and details from the road.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Monster Next DoorDavid Soman, illustrated by David SomanA boy with a tree house in a large field gains an unexpected neighbor: a monster who has a knack for silly dances and funny faces. The monster moves into the tree house across from the boy, and the two become friends. They set up a pulley line between their tree houses to send notes to each other. The boy also celebrates this invention with music.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details