Kids Book Index
Dev Petty
Frog is bored and insists that there is nothing for him to do. His animal friends offer possibilities, including sleeping, grooming, hopping, and sitting quietly, but none initially appeal to him. As Frog asks for suggestions and thinks through his boredom, he comes to see that doing nothing can itself be the answer. The story follows his search for a way to spend the day.
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Red & LuluMatt Tavares, illustrated by Matt TavaresCardinals Red and Lulu live in an enormous evergreen beside a family’s home. Each winter, the family decorates the tree with lights and sings about it. One fall, Red returns with food to discover that the tree has been cut down and carried away with Lulu still inside. He tries to follow the truck but reaches a large city alone. Hearing the family’s familiar song, Red follows it to Rockefeller Center, where the evergreen is on display and Lulu waits on their favorite branch.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Free the LinesClayton Junior, illustrated by Clayton JuniorA wordless story follows a cat who fishes and sails in a busy, healthy ocean. A small sailing boat casts out a line to catch fish, but a large smoking trawler drops its net, putting the fish at risk. The cat responds cleverly and saves the day. Drawn linework tells this ocean adventure without words.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Through with the ZooJacob Grant, illustrated by Jacob GrantGoat lives in a petting zoo, where hugs, rubs, and eager hands leave him wanting space of his own. He decides to look for solitude at the larger zoo. His search for somewhere to live is presented as both humorous and heartfelt. Charcoal, crayon, and colored digital drawings depict Goat's journey as he tries to find the place that suits him.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details