Kids Book Index
Pete Oswald
At the beach, two older brothers tease their younger brother. The teasing makes overwhelming feelings surface and leaves him wanting to push his brothers away. The story examines the confusing, turbulent emotions inside boys and shows these feelings being managed by naming and understanding them. It follows three brothers as their day at the beach brings emotional conflict into view together.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
I Want 100 DogsStacy McAnulty, illustrated by Claire KeaneA girl dreams of having 100 dogs. She and her parents consider what might happen if they brought home that many animals, imagining both the appealing possibilities and the difficult ones. Her wish leads to challenges and a lesson that surprises her. The book focuses on a child’s desire for pets and the family’s thoughts about the consequences of adding an enormous number of dogs to their home.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeWord Count 220On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
10 CatsEmily Gravett, illustrated by Emily GravettTen kittens play while their mother sleeps, pouncing, batting, and swatting around buckets of paint. Their games leave both the kittens and their sleeping mother covered in color. When Mama Cat wakes, the play changes into bath time. The picture book also incorporates counting, colors, and spot-the-difference pages.Ages 02–04Word Count 33On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Recess Genius 1Janet Sumner Johnson, illustrated by Stacy EbertRegina Grey struggles with math, spelling, and gym, but she loves disappearing into books. After casually resolving a classmate's trouble with a brother, she becomes a playground problem solver. Before that moment, Regina sees herself as having little aptitude beyond reading; schoolwork and gym routinely leave her muddled. She uses quick thinking, practical ideas, persistence, and creative perspective to help schoolmates with difficult problems.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details