Kids Book Index
Cathryn Falwell
Maya’s family prepares for a new baby, or “nests,” as the birds Maya watches with Nana do. Wanting to contribute, Maya takes inspiration from a finch building a nest and decides to make a fabric nest for the baby. With Nana and Mama helping, she draws a design, consults quilting books, cuts fabric squares, arranges them, and sews a quilt. When Maya’s baby brother arrives, the finished quilt is ready for him.
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Thank You and Good NightPatrick McDonnellMaggie hosts a sleepover for her bunny, Clement, and two animal guests: Jean the elephant and Alan Alexander the bear. Their pajama-party activities include bouncing on the bed, hide-and-seek, yoga, and a snack. At the end, Maggie settles everyone in and reads stories about an elephant, bear, and bunny. The guests then make a list of what they appreciate before the story closes with a rhyming poem.Picture Books for Babies, Toddlers, and PreschoolersLexile Text Measure AD480LATOS Book Level 2.1On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Little Bird Takes a BathMarisabina RussoLittle Bird stays in his nest during rainy weather because he dislikes the rain. Once it has passed, he looks forward to finding a puddle for a bath. He discovers one that seems right, but children playing ball interrupt him, followed by a girl splashing in puddles and then a dog. By the time the other visitors have left, the puddle has disappeared. Little Bird must look elsewhere for water to complete his bath.Picture Books for Babies, Toddlers, and PreschoolersLexile Text Measure AD500LATOS Book Level 3.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
This Is My Home, This Is My SchoolJonathan BeanA homeschooled boy explains how the places and people in his home make up his school day. His mother teaches him, his sisters are classmates, and rooms such as the living room, kitchen, backyard, and basement all serve as places for learning. He also describes experiences that echo familiar parts of school life, including a bus, playground, bully, and substitute teacher. Cartoon-style pen-and-ink drawings with watercolor accompany his account of home and school.Picture Books for Babies, Toddlers, and PreschoolersLexile Text Measure 157LATOS Book Level 1.5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details