Kids Book Index
Jory John, illustrated by Pete Oswald
The Sour Grape holds onto resentments over small slights, including a borrowed scarf that was not returned and an unanswered call. After another friend resents the grape without hearing an explanation, the grape recognizes the unfairness of this response. A painful experience has shaped the grape's personality, and the story follows its effort to release those grudges.
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Blue Bison Needs a HaircutScott Rothman, illustrated by Pete OswaldBlue Bison likes to look clean and neat, but his hair begins to grow wild. He tries to stay patient while barber shops are closed, leaving his need for a haircut unresolved. The story follows Blue Bison’s efforts to wait through a frustrating situation involving his appearance and a changing routine.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile Text Measure AD560LATOS Book Level 3.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Good Egg and the Talent ShowJory John, illustrated by Pete OswaldThe Good Egg is excited for a talent show but has no act to perform. He decides he will simply watch from the audience. When his friends need help onstage, he steps in and discovers a talent through helping them. The story centers a talent-show day, friendship, kindness, and the Good Egg’s realization that he does not need a conventional act.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile Text Measure 281LATOS Book Level 2.2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Twelve Dinging DoorbellsTameka Fryer Brown, illustrated by Ebony GlennTold as a cumulative holiday carol, this book gathers aunties, uncles, cousins, grandparents, neighbors, and other family members for celebrations. They come together to eat, sing, and celebrate life. The story includes food, love, and Black joy, and its family occasions encompass holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas, as well as graduations and other shared gatherings. As doorbells ring, the cumulative structure builds the sense of relatives and neighbors arriving.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details