Kids Book Index
written and illustrated by Tim Fischer
An extraordinary debut picture book about a boy and his unusual friend—a majestic owl—and a long yet fleeting summer that changes them forever.In the spirit of The Velveteen Rabbit and Robert Frost’s poem “Nothing Gold Can Stay,” here is a heartfelt and luminously illustrated story about friendship and eternal love.A lonely young…
Okra Stew: A Gullah Geechee Family CelebrationNatalie DaiseThis rhythmic, joyous picture book from Natalie Daise, the co-star of the hit Nickelodeon show "Gullah Gullah Island," celebrates a special day of father-son cooking, and serves up a love letter to food, family, Gullah Geechee culture, and tradition—and includes the author's own recipe!Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Chloe’s Lunar New YearLily LaMotteLily LaMotte, brilliant author of the graphic novel Measuring Up, an ALA Top Ten, has written her debut picture book about a special Lunar New Year feast.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Ups and Downs: A Book of Emotionswritten and illustrated by Mike WohnoutkaIn a feel-good concept book, the Geisel Award–winning illustrator of See the Cat gives young children a vocabulary for naming—and managing—their emotions.From delight to disgust, excitement to fear, worry to confidence, boredom to curiosity, feelings can shift in a heartbeat.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details