Kids Book Index
Dan Yaccarino, illustrated by Dan Yaccarino
Two very different sisters live on the moon and do not usually share. Their new pet fish changes that situation. When an unscrupulous space entrepreneur threatens the fish, the sisters set aside their quarrels to save it. The adventure moves across the galaxy and is told with graphic-format illustrations.
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The Dress in the WindowRobert TregoningA young boy sees a red dress in a shop window and wants to wear it and swirl in it. He does chores to earn enough money to buy the dress, only to find that it has already been sold. His mother later gives him the dress as a birthday gift. The story follows his desire, his work toward the purchase, and the outcome when the dress disappears from the window. Vibrant color illustrations accompany the tale.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Egg IncidentZiggy HanaorHumphrey is an egg whose parents are intensely protective because his uncle was seriously injured in an accident. They warn him against activities they see as risky, including running, jumping, and sitting on a wall. When Humphrey meets a new friend, he must decide whether to take the chance of playing. The story revisits the Humpty Dumpty tradition from a different angle, using lively cartoon artwork to follow his cautious family and new possibility.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Mistakes That Made Us: Confessions from Twenty PoetsIrene Latham, Charles WatersThis poetry anthology gathers accounts from twenty poets about mistakes they made when young and the lessons that followed. Its poems use a range of poetic forms and include situations such as scoring for the opposing team or being hurt after accepting a dare. Insets add the writers’ own reflections on what they learned. The collection pairs poems about embarrassment, poor choices, and consequences with colorful illustrations.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details