Kids Book Index
Deborah Marcero
Ursa sees the world differently from the other bears and becomes determined to fly, even though no one believes she can. She studies creatures that fly and tries to copy them. Her experiments include a rocket inspired by a dandelion and a pair of wings like a bat’s, but neither succeeds. Later, Ursa sees an advertisement for a play audition, wins the role of a shooting star, and finally gets the chance to soar.
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Rain FishLois EhlertThis nature picture book imagines “rain fish” appearing when rainstorms arrive. The scene begins as a blue sky darkens and rain continues through the day. During the storm, the fish emerge to play. The book uses vivid collage art to portray these creatures, which are made from ordinary discarded materials. Its visual approach links changing weather, found objects, and an imaginative view of the natural world.Picture Books for Babies, Toddlers, and PreschoolersLexile Text Measure AD340LATOS Book Level 2.1On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A Morning with GrandpaSylvia Liu, illustrated by Christina ForshayMei Mei watches her grandfather, Gong Gong, practice tai chi in the garden and wants to join him. He patiently guides her through the slow movements, while Mei Mei turns them into energetic displays of her own. Once she decides she has learned tai chi, Mei Mei reverses their roles and teaches Gong Gong yoga poses she learned at school. The book includes illustrated descriptions of their tai chi movements and yoga postures at the end.Picture Books for Babies, Toddlers, and PreschoolersLexile Text Measure AD570LATOS Book Level 3.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
When the World Is DreamingRita Gray, illustrated by Kenard PakAt night, deer, rabbits, and other woodland animals prepare to rest in a moonlit landscape. Rita Gray describes the ordinary places where these creatures sleep. Alongside those real resting spots, the book reveals the unusual dreams imagined for them. The text treats nighttime animal life as both observed nature and a space for dreaming, pairing familiar woodland creatures with their private imagined worlds.Picture Books for Babies, Toddlers, and PreschoolersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details