Kids Book Index
Mo Willems
A timid, cosseted dog meets an adventurous stray cat, beginning an unlikely friendship between two very different animals. Their meeting changes both of their lives for the better and leads to adventures. The story brings together the dog’s sheltered life and the cat’s life as a stray. Written by Mo Willems and illustrated by Tony DiTerlizzi, it uses colorful, expressive pen-and-ink illustrations.
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I Really Like Slop! (Elephant & Piggie series)Mo Willems, illustrated by Mo WillemsPiggie wants Gerald to taste some slop, although its smell is awful. Gerald faces the question of whether he will try it for Piggie’s sake. Their exchange centers on Piggie’s enthusiasm for the food and Gerald’s hesitation about tasting it. Soft, colorful line drawings accompany this food-focused moment between the two friends.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A Nest Is NoisyDianna Hutts AstonThis informational book examines nests made or used by many kinds of animals, including birds, aquatic species, amphibians, and mammals. Each spread focuses on one or more creatures and explores how an animal builds or selects a nest. The book considers nests of many forms and sizes, from hummingbird nests to orangutan nests, and explains features such as noisy, enormous, tiny, spiky, papery, and pebbly homes. Detailed watercolor illustrations accompany the animal and nest information.Five to NineLexile Text Measure NC1120LATOS Book Level 5.6On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Tale of RescueMichael J. RosenA mother, father, and their ten-year-old son travel from Florida to the Appalachian foothills for a snowy weekend. A blizzard then leaves the family stranded outdoors in a whiteout. Their cattle dog takes action to bring them to safety. Set against severe winter weather, the story follows the family’s dangerous predicament and the dog’s rescue as they are trapped far from shelter.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details