Kids Book Index
Zora Neal Hurston
This African American folktale begins after the Creator has made the earth and grows bored. He makes flowers, but the flowers become lonely. To keep them company, he creates flutter-bys from small pieces of everything. The book offers an origin story for butterflies, pairing this account of their creation with bright collage illustrations.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
My Dog and ILuca TortoliniA girl finds an unusual dog and keeps the animal hidden. The dog becomes a valued playmate, but the girl is devastated when it goes missing. Her search does not end with that loss: she later finds a cat and then encounters another surprise. Soft, jewel-toned watercolor illustrations accompany this story of a child, an unexpected animal companion, disappearance, and discovery.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Pass the BabySusanna ReichAt a meal with a large extended family, a playful, excitable baby becomes the center of attention. The family gathers at a table set with dishes, cutlery, glasses, flowers, and placemats, but the baby’s presence turns dinner lively and unruly. Family members pass the baby around as they share the feast. Detailed illustrations made with soft mixed media accompany this busy scene of food, relatives, and baby play.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Night FrolicJulie BerryAs children fall asleep, animal spirit guides carry them into a nighttime world. Their trip rises to the top of the world before returning home, giving the book a mythological journey shaped by sleep and imagination. The visual approach uses swirling graphite together with digital illustration. The story centers on where children might go after drifting into sleep, with animal guides leading the way through the night in its imagined landscape.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details