Kids Book Index
Katherine Rundell
When a zebra appears in a young girl’s square, she learns that his parents and other animals have been taken from a zoo by Mr. Afterward, she brings together a group of animals to help free the captured creatures. The girl and zebra face danger while working to reunite the zebra’s family. The story is accompanied by bold, animated illustrations in color.
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The Legend of Tiger and Tail-FlowerLee Gee Eun, illustrated by Lee Gee Eun, Aerin ParkTiger is a large, solitary forest bully until a talking dandelion sprouts from the end of his tail. The flower connects with the other animals, which feel sorry that it is attached to Tiger. In separate episodes, it makes Tiger help rescue a chicken egg and assist animals crossing a river. Over changing seasons, Tiger and the flower develop a bond, and Tiger begins to recognize the value of treating others well. When the dandelion becomes white and fluffy, Tiger’s fur also turns white.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
This Rock Is Mine!Kaye UmanskyTwo frogs discover a small rock that each wants as a place to rest. Their disagreement turns into a fight over the living space, with neither frog willing to give it up. As they face the problem, they come to understand that survival depends on working together. The story follows their quarrel and the shift from competing over one rock to partnering with each other.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
There’s That Sun AgainMk Smith DespresOver the course of one day, two children encounter a range of sensory experiences. Lyrical text follows the rhythms of their day and attends to both the pleasures and difficulties associated with growing up and living. The book frames these experiences as part of life’s recurring patterns. Graphite and digital artwork, touched by surrealism and fantasy, gives visual form to the children’s day.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details