Kids Book Index
Natacha Andriamirado
Fossil is a crocodile who enjoys peace and quiet, though he also loves his friends. When a noisy group comes to play during his nap time, their visit disrupts his rest. A parade of friends invades Fossil’s repose, raising the question of how a quiet-loving reptile will respond. The story centers on the contrast between Fossil’s wish for silence and his friends’ lively arrival.
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Bulldozer Helps OutCandace FlemingAt a construction site, Little Bulldozer wants a job while the larger trucks stir, lift, and scoop. He is assigned to clear a small pile of debris and heads off eagerly. The task changes when he discovers newborn kittens living in the pile. When the other trucks later check on him, he asks them to be quiet. Rather than moving debris, Little Bulldozer has found a different responsibility: caring for the kittens. The story centers on his wish to help and the work he discovers.Under FiveLexile Text Measure 520LATOS Book Level 2.5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Everybunny Dance!Ellie Sandall, illustrated by Ellie SandallBunnies dance, play, and sing together in a lively story told with lilting rhyme. As they play, the group learns to include everyone in its games and makes a surprising new friend. Their energetic dance becomes a celebration of friendship and shared play, with humorous full-color illustrations accompanying the action.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD380LATOS Book Level 2.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Ring BearerFloyd Cooper, illustrated by Floyd CooperJackson has an important task at his mother’s wedding: carrying the rings down the aisle. In the minutes before the ceremony, he worries about tripping and about becoming a big brother to Bill’s daughter, Sophie. He also wonders what it will mean to call Bill “Dad.” During the wedding, Sophie trips on her walk down the aisle, and Jackson catches her. The story follows Jackson’s anxious thoughts while showing the affection among the family members.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD540LATOS Book Level 3.5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details