Kids Book Index
Sally Lloyd-Jones, illustrated by Rowboat Watkins
Tiny Cedric, King ME the First, dislikes being small and orders everyone taller than him out of his palace. Only babies remain, leaving them responsible for royal duties. Cedric must then handle tasks such as kissing boo-boos and reading bedtime stories. The story follows the tiny king as he confronts the consequences of his order and considers becoming a kinder ruler.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Don’t Hug the QuokkaDaniel Errico, illustrated by Mia PowellA quokka may look cute, but it does not want to be hugged. It says no, introducing consent through an animal’s response to unwanted touch. The book stresses asking before a hug and makes clear that a hug should happen only when the other person agrees. Even adorable creatures can reject physical contact. Its central encounter distinguishes appearance from permission.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile Text Measure AD450LATOS Book Level 3.1On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Being Friends with DragonsKatherine Locke, illustrated by Diane EwenA story about friendship with dragons, whose company can be wonderful but not always easy. The central challenge is a dragon’s fiery temper: can it be tamed well enough for a lasting friendship to develop? The book frames the relationship around the difficulties that can arise when a dragon’s temper flares and the effort to form a bond despite them.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Wondering AroundMeg Fleming, illustrated by Richard JonesAn outdoor exploration prompts questions and imaginative attention to the natural world. The book moves from footprints on a forest path to reflections of water on sand, showing how these sights can stir curiosity. Its focus is wandering outside, noticing nature’s details, and wondering about what might be found there along the way.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile Text Measure AD410LATOS Book Level 2.8On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details