Kids Book Index
Helen Frost, photographed by Rick Lieder
Spring wakes outdoors in photographs paired with rhyming, poetic text. The book shows animals newly entering life: birds hatching in trees, tadpoles in a pond, and a fawn in the woods. Its back matter explains what the photographs depict. Helen Frost wrote the text, and Rick Lieder took the photographs. The scenes portray nature awakening across trees, ponds, and woodland.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Warthog: A Counting AdventureBirdie BlackA small warthog sets off on an adventure that becomes a counting journey. Along the way, he encounters animals that include two angry bees and nine frightened monkeys. Pull-down flaps conceal animals and reveal surprises for the count. Ten muddy footprints lead onward to a final fierce and funny surprise. Mixed-media artwork accompanies the warthog's encounters and the interactive flaps.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
I PromiseLeBron JamesA young person makes promises to themself about how they will live. The book also focuses on activities at the school LeBron James started in Akron, Ohio, where learning is presented as a shared and joyful experience. Together, these details connect personal commitments with life at school and learning alongside others.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD520LATOS Book Level 3.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A Perfect DayLane SmithCat, Dog, Chickadee, and Squirrel each settle into a satisfying day in Bert’s backyard. Cat rests among daffodils, Dog enjoys the wading pool, Chickadee eats birdseed, and Squirrel has a corncob. Their peaceful routines change when Bear arrives: he crushes the flowers, drinks the pool water, and eats the birdseed and corn. The animals’ day is recast by Bear’s visit.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD260LATOS Book Level 1.6On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details