Kids Book Index
Kevin Henkes
Several toys sit at a window and wait for different things: an owl for the moon, a pig for rain, a bear for wind, a puppy for snow, and a rabbit for stars. Their waiting unfolds as seasons change. Some wishes arrive quickly and others take longer, while visitors, new sights, and surprises appear. Eventually, a new toy joins them at the window.
This book appears on 4 reading lists across 1 edition from 4 organizations.
Growing Up PedroMatt TavaresPedro Martínez’s baseball career begins in the Dominican Republic, where he watches his older brother Ramón play and practices throwing rocks at mangos. Following Ramón’s path, Pedro attends the Los Angeles Dodgers’ baseball academy before leaving home to play in the United States. He works on English while advancing through the minor leagues, then pitches for the Montreal Expos and Boston Red Sox. Throughout their careers, the brothers support each other and remain committed to their home country.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Strictly No ElephantsLisa MantchevA boy with a tiny elephant feels different from neighborhood children whose pets are dogs or cats. When he arrives at Pet Club Day, a sign excludes elephants, leaving him upset. On the way home, he meets a girl whose pet skunk has also been turned away. Together, the two children create another pet club where every kind of pet is invited. Their gathering eventually includes animals such as a porcupine, giraffe, bat, penguin, and narwhal.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD490LATOS Book Level 2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World’s Most Famous BearLindsay MattickLindsay Mattick tells the story of her great-grandfather, Harry Colebourn, a Winnipeg veterinarian who bought an orphaned bear cub while traveling to serve in World War I. He named her Winnipeg, or Winnie, and later brought her to the London Zoo when his unit left for the front. There, Christopher Robin Milne encountered Winnie, who became an inspiration for Winnie-the-Pooh. The story is framed as Mattick telling it to her son.All readersLexile Text Measure AD590LATOS Book Level 3.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details