Kids Book Index
Bruce Handy
A child encounters shadows throughout a day in settings that include nature and home. The book takes a poetic approach to these shifting shapes and to the feelings they can evoke, linking light and shadow with emotional resonance. Bright, expressive illustrations show the child’s surroundings as shadows appear across familiar parts of the day.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
This Is the Way in Dog TownYa-Ling Huang, illustrated by Ya-Ling HuangCanine children of many breeds move through everyday activities in Dog Town. The book uses the rhythm of a familiar nursery song to shape these scenes. Action words accompany what the young dogs do, giving each activity a verbal cue. Colorful, whimsical pages present the dogs and their routines. The repeated musical pattern links the activities across the book, while the varied breeds remain part of its cast of young characters.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Time to Eat!Vickie LeeAt dinner, every member of a family wants a different dish. The text names foods in Mandarin, English, and Pinyin, including spare ribs and spring pea shoots. Sparse wording and colorful digital illustrations accompany the meal, showing a range of dishes as the family considers what to eat. The book presents dinner as a shared family occasion while recognizing each person’s different preference.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
This Baby, That BabyCari BestTwo babies live in apartment buildings that face one another and begin the day by waving across their windows. As each follows a daily routine, one imitates a cat’s meow while the other barks like a dog; they also listen to a story, sing, play, and nap. Their separate activities lead to a meeting and playdate in a city park.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD310LATOS Book Level 2.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details