Kids Book Index
Leo Timmers, Bill Nagelkerke
Four ducks leave their little pond to visit a much larger lake. Eric walks behind the others, worried that a monster could be there. He sees a frightening shape moving under the water, but it rises only when his friends have turned away. The story follows Eric’s uneasy sightings as the ducks explore the lake, with acrylic and spray-paint artwork.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
Fib, ThePedro Iniguez, illustrated by Nathan KwanPepe, a second grader, wants an exciting story for show-and-tell, so he invents a creature unlike any ordinary animal. His fib gives the creature ram-like horns, bear-like claws, bat wings, owl eyes, and a lion’s tail. The imagined being then becomes real and frightening, forcing Pepe to confront what he has said. The story follows the consequences of his lie and Pepe’s recognition that telling the truth matters.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
George & Lenny Are AlwaysJon Agee, illustrated by Jon AgeeGeorge, a rabbit, and Lenny, a bear, are best friends who spend all their time together. Lenny begins to tire of their constant closeness and tries playing by himself. His experiment with solitude helps him recognize the value of both independent time and time shared with George. The story follows the friends as they work out how being close can include making room for each other.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
There Doesn't Have to Be A ReasonM.C. Kasper, illustrated by M.C. KasperA bear wonders why he has a tail after other animals describe how theirs are useful. A bird’s tail can help it fly, while a beaver’s supports swimming and a bison’s can swat insects. Bear’s own tail does none of those things, and encounters with more animals do not supply an answer. His search leads him to understand that loving his body does not require a practical justification.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details