Kids Book Index
Xanthe Gresham Knight
This retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale follows a tiny young girl after she is taken from her home. As she tries to find her way back, she faces numerous adventures. The story presents Thumbelina as small but strong, placing her journey and determination at the center of the tale. Bright, bold colors accompany this version of the classic story.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Have You Seen My Trumpet?Michaël EscoffierA young girl searches for her trumpet, asking questions that contain concealed animal words. The animals embedded in her language also appear in the illustrations, inviting readers to notice the connection between the text and pictures. The story uses wordplay as the girl continues her search, turning each question into part of a playful puzzle built around animals and her missing instrument.All readersLexile Text Measure AD300LATOS Book Level 2.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Saved by the Boats: The Heroic Sea Evacuation of September 11Julie GassmanThis nonfiction picture book recounts the sea evacuation of September 11, 2001. Hundreds of boats responded to a call for help and carried 500,000 people across the Hudson River to safety. The event is described as the largest sea evacuation in history, focusing on the boats and people involved during a devastating day in the city.All readersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Timo’s GardenVictoria AllenbyTimo, a young rabbit, joins the Great, Green Garden Tour expecting it to be enjoyable. Instead, he begins to feel pressure to make his own garden measure up. As he focuses on the work, he neglects his friends. The story connects Timo’s passion for gardening with friendship and picnics, and with the strain created by trying to make his garden great.All readersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details