Kids Book Index
Roel Seidell, illustrated by Roel Seidell
Bear is sad when he meets Mouse, who is cheerful because she has a yippee stick. Mouse lets Bear borrow it, since the stick brings happiness. This brief story follows the contrast between Bear’s sadness and Mouse’s delight, with the two animal characters sharing the object that changes Bear’s mood.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Totality!: An Eclipse Guide in Rhyme and ScienceJeffrey BennettAn eclipse guide in rhyme and science, this book links a 2017 total solar eclipse in the United States with two later US eclipses. It notes that millions watched the 2017 event, the first total solar eclipse there in nearly four decades. The later pair includes an annular eclipse dated October 14, 2023, followed by a total solar eclipse dated April 8, 2024.Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Rocket: The Miniature Morgan HorseEllen F. Feld, illustrated by Heidi Osgood-MetcalfSara and her Shetland pony, Diva, are inseparable and share many adventures. When Diva gives birth to a foal named Rocket, Sara takes on the task of helping him learn the farm's rules as he grows. Later, Rocket is due to be weaned, but an unexpected escape sends events out of control. The story follows Sara, Diva, and Rocket through the changes brought by a new foal.Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Want a Hug?Christine Babinec, illustrated by Vivan MinekerThis picture book focuses on consent, boundaries, and communication around hugs. It presents listening, mutuality, understanding, and love as part of those conversations. The book makes room for both choices: children can refuse a hug, and they can also agree to one. Its approach treats practicing consent skills as a positive part of communicating with others.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details