Kids Book Index
Cover of Time Buddies

Time Buddies

Matthew Cody, Colleen AF Venable, Marcie Colleen, illustrated by Chad Thomas

Hoot, an impulsive young owl from the future, meets Bentley, a studious child from the present. Neither feels that they fit in their own time. After they accidentally activate a sparkly button, the pair travel through time together. Their journey takes them to ancient Egypt, the Wild West, and the Renaissance, as the two companions race across different historical periods.

This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.

Back to all books

Book details

Lexile Text Measure
GN340L
ATOS Book Level
2.5
Word Count
4750
Fountas & Pinnell Text Level
J
Themes
Adventure · History
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Published
June 25, 2024
Pages
160
ISBN-13
9781524888206
Language
English
Children's Book CouncilCBC Favorites Awards
  • 2025Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th Grade · Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeRank 8
See the original list
All books
Cover of Gertie Is Not All DogsGertie Is Not All DogsSiski Kalla, illustrated by Siski KallaSammy is certain that he understands dogs when Gertie becomes part of his family. His expectations are challenged when Gertie dislikes ball chasing, squeaky toys, and cuddling. Sammy works to learn what she actually enjoys, recognizing that dogs do not all want the same things. The book addresses being different, introversion, shyness, autism, and accepting differences through Sammy’s new dog.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Cover of Mighty Scared: The Amazing Ways Animals Defend ThemselvesMighty Scared: The Amazing Ways Animals Defend ThemselvesErin Silver, illustrated by Hayden MaynardThis nonfiction book looks at the strange and sometimes gross ways animals react when they are frightened. It focuses on animal responses to predators, presenting defensive behavior as bold and memorable. The text also raises familiar fears, including being afraid of the dark or of something seen in a movie, before turning attention to the varied ways animals respond to fear.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Cover of Ultimate Bugopedia, 2nd Edition; The Most Complete Bug Reference EverUltimate Bugopedia, 2nd Edition; The Most Complete Bug Reference EverDarlyne Murawski, Nancy HonovichUltimate Bugopedia, 2nd Edition is a revised and enlarged reference book about insects and spiders. It presents current information about a wide range of bugs, including creatures described as unusual, cool, and creepy. The book is written by Darlyne Murawski and Nancy Honovich and was published by National Geographic Society in 2024. Its emphasis is on introducing readers to the variety found among these invertebrates.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details