Kids Book Index
Birdie Black
A 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.
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Circle, Triangle, Elephant!: A Book of Shapes & SurprisesKenji OikawaThis board book begins with pages of three stacked geometric shapes, creating an expected pattern of circles, triangles, squares, and rectangles. An elephant suddenly appears among the shapes, disrupting that pattern. Later page turns introduce other unexpected objects in the stacks. The book uses the contrast between familiar shapes and surprising intruders to create a playful sequence of visual incongruities.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Mouse and HippoMike Twohy, illustrated by Mike TwohyAfter Mouse falls into a lake, Hippo saves him. To thank his new friend, Mouse paints a portrait of Hippo, and Hippo returns the favor in his own way. The two animals have different physical attributes and distinct perspectives, creativity, and ingenuity as artists. Their exchange of help and artwork drives this story of an unusual new friendship.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Water, Little Water/Agua, agüitaJorge Tetl ArguetaTold in Spanish and English, this first-person account follows Agüita, or Little Water, through the water cycle. Beginning deep within Mother Earth, the water reaches the surface as morning dew, continues into a river, and then rises into the sky. The poetic narrative shifts from one small drop to water in many forms. Textured paintings draw on Aztec-inspired symbols, and a Nahuat version of the text appears at the back.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details