Kids Book Index
Peter Millet, illustrated by Allison Hawkins
Kipekee is a shy young giraffe born without spots. On her first day at school, she looks at the other giraffes and feels that she does not belong. Inspired by a real spotless giraffe born at a Tennessee zoo in 2023, the picture book follows Kipekee’s difficulty with being different and her effort to accept what makes her one of a kind.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
The Man Who Didn’t Like AnimalsDeborah Underwood, illustrated by LeUyen PhamThis imagined account asks who Old MacDonald was before his farm existed. It begins with a man devoted to keeping a tidy home and uninterested in animals. His routine changes when a cat arrives. The account follows his transformation into a farmer, where he has animal companions he had not expected. It connects that tidy man with the familiar farmer and his animal friends.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Abuelo, the Sea, and MeIsmée WilliamsAbuelo, the Sea, and Me is a picture book about connections across generations. It explores family history alongside the immigrant experience, bringing a grandparent relationship into a story about how families carry their past with them. The book centers on the ties between older and younger family members and the stories that connect them.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Sun Never HurriesRoxane Turcotte, illustrated by Lucie CrovattoCharlie’s grandfather, Papa Jo, moves slowly through his day and uses an hourglass as a reminder that each moment matters. Charlie does not initially understand why the hourglass is important. To show her, Papa Jo and Charlie spend a day taking things at an unhurried pace. Their time together turns everyday moments into a shared lesson about pausing and appreciating the day.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile Text Measure AD570LATOS Book Level 3.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details