Kids Book Index
Steve McCarthy, illustrated by Steve McCarthy
Oktober Vasylenko prefers imagined adventures inside books, where he feels safe and warm, unlike his outdoor-loving family. He fears cold, wet places and the creature he calls the Wilderness. When he leaves home and becomes lost in the forest, Oktober finds courage and a new friend. Vibrant digital art accompanies the journey in a fanciful, dynamic visual style throughout.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
The World and Everything in ItKevin Henkes, illustrated by Kevin HenkesA child-sized look at the world considers things of many scales. Little animals, tiny flowers, and pebbles appear alongside the sea, sun, and moon. The book then brings immense things within reach: a pebble or flower can be held, seawater can fill a hand, sunlight can fall on a rug, and the full moon can be seen from a bedroom window. It places a child among all the things between the very small and the very large.Under FiveWord Count 153On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Chloe’s Lunar New YearLily LaMotteChloe looks forward to Lunar New Year and celebrates the holiday with her family. As the day approaches, she takes part in longstanding traditions and helps prepare a feast. The story places family activity and food preparation at the center of the celebration, with mixed-media illustrations and back matter accompanying Chloe’s holiday experience.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Wishing MachineJonathan HillmanDuring his last trip to the laundromat with his mother, Sam imagines that one of the washing machines can grant wishes. His imagined machine becomes part of a farewell as he hopes he will be able to remain in his neighborhood. Colored-pencil illustrations accompany this story, where an everyday errand becomes a place for a child’s wish and imagination.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details