Kids Book Index
David Soman, illustrated by David Soman
A 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.
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Worm Loves WormJ. J. AustrianTwo worms who love each other decide to marry, with Cricket, Beetle, Spider, and the Bees helping prepare the celebration. Their friends gather the expected wedding items, including rings, cake, flowers, music, a white dress, and a tuxedo. The plans become complicated when everyone asks which worm will take the role of bride and which will be groom. Both worms are happy to do either, so they combine elements of both outfits and proceed with the wedding they want.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Superhero DadTimothy KnapmanA young boy explains why he considers his dad a superhero, finding extraordinary qualities in everyday family life. Dad does not wear a mask or costume, but the boy points to his breakfasts, strength, laugh, jokes, and famously powerful snores. At bedtime, Dad can also make frightening monsters disappear. The boy’s account gathers these familiar abilities into his own portrait of a heroic parent, with illustrations that accompany the family-centered celebration.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Moon’s Almost HerePatricia MacLachlanAs the moon rises and daylight fades, animals prepare to rest. A robin sings from her nest while babies return to her, and a mother sheep hurries as the sun goes down. The book follows creatures through the approach of night, when play ends and the world settles beneath the moon.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details