Kids Book Index
Julia Donaldson
On the African savannah, a warthog and other animals revel in being called ugly. Their babies view them differently, drawing attention beyond their outward appearance. The group includes a Marabou Stork and Lappet-Faced Vulture, alongside a Warthog, Spotted Hyena, and Wildebeest. Warm, colorful illustrations accompany the book. Julia Donaldson wrote it, and Scholastic, Inc. published it on June 14, 2018.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
What the Ladybug Heard NextJulia DonaldsonHefty Hugh and Lanky Len are robbers who have been taking eggs from the fat red hen. Their next plan is to steal the hen herself. A small, quiet ladybug overhears the scheme and turns to the other farm animals for help. Together, the animals act to stop the pair’s intended theft. The story centers on the robbers’ farmyard plot and the response organized by the ladybug.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Bigger! Bigger!Leslie Patricelli, illustrated by Leslie PatricelliWith a box of blocks, a small girl begins building imaginative creations. Her projects grow larger and larger, including ideas such as a doghouse, as she experiments with what she might construct. Her building is interrupted when a baby arrives and interferes. The story follows the girl’s expansive play and the challenge posed by this new assistant, as her plans keep changing. Bold, brightly colored acrylic illustrations accompany her block-built world.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The VisitorAntje Damm, illustrated by Antje Damm, Sally-Ann SpencerElise is an older woman whose fear keeps her indoors. She is frightened by spiders, trees, and other people, and does not venture outside in either daylight or darkness. Her isolation is interrupted when a paper airplane enters through her window and arrives near her feet. The unexpected visitor opens a story about a fearful recluse and the possibility of making a connection beyond the safety of her home.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details