Kids Book Index
Elizabeth Stevens Omlor
A spunky little girl sets out on a walk with a dog who is both furry and stubborn. The book follows what happens when their different wills meet during this day-in-the-life outing. Watercolor and colored-pencil illustrations accompany the girl and dog as their walk becomes a humorous encounter between an energetic child and an uncooperative pet.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Little Robot AlonePatricia MacLachlan, Emily MacLachlan CharestLittle Robot has a quiet, peaceful life, but the calm begins to feel like loneliness. Looking for a way to make things better, Little Robot relies on hard work, perseverance, ingenuity, and resourceful thought. The book asks whether an invention can address that feeling of being alone. Soft watercolor-and-pencil artwork and recurring rhyme accompany Little Robot’s effort to improve a solitary situation through creative persistence.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD560LATOS Book Level 2.6On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Lots More Animals Should Definitely Not Wear ClothingJudi BarrettA new group of animals is shown trying on human clothing that does not suit them. Snakes, billy goats, walruses, frogs, crabs, and penguins all provide occasions for mismatched attire: a frog might leap free, a crab might rip fabric, and a penguin is already formally dressed. Realistic, cross-hatched pen-and-ink animals appear against white space, while large text explains the comic problems caused by their outfits.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Want to Play Trucks?Ann StottAlex and Jack meet for regular playdates in the park, each bringing favorite toys. Alex has sparkly, tutu-clad dolls, while Jack brings toy trucks. They first combine their interests by having dolls drive the trucks, but a toy crane leads to an argument about whether its driver can wear a tutu. After shouting, they talk through the disagreement and identify the practical concern about fitting in the driver’s seat. They then continue their time together with a shared ice-cream treat. The story follows play, disagreement, and conversation between two friends.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details