Kids Book Index
Brooke Hartman, illustrated by Anna Süßbauer
The book warns readers that a fierce lion may be nearby, pointing to a bristly tail, claws, ears, and fangs as signs. Yet it keeps asking whether those details really belong to a lion and what might be around the next corner. The story turns frightening possibilities into a surprise, inviting readers to confront fear and perhaps laugh at it.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
MarkerAnna Kang, illustrated by Christopher WeyantMarker is a dependable classroom supply until Pink, a pair of pinking shears, arrives with sharp new creations that draw attention. No longer feeling like the star of the desk, Marker starts making mistakes. Because her marks cannot simply be erased, she believes she is not allowed to fail. A later realization helps Marker recover confidence in what she can do.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile Text Measure AD490LATOS Book Level 2.5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Three Hens, a Peacock, and the Enormous EggLester L. Laminack, illustrated by Henry ColeFarm animals find an enormous egg in the road and bring it to safety. Once they have rescued it, they must decide how to look after the egg and the unknown creature it contains. The animal caretakers do not know what is inside. They also wait for the unusually large egg to hatch, wondering why it is taking so long.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
We Don’t Lose Our Class GoldfishRyan T. Higgins, illustrated by Ryan T. HigginsThe companion to We Don’t Eat Our Classmates centers on Penelope Rex, a young dinosaur. Walter, the goldfish in her classroom, is the fear she cannot shake. Assigned to care for Walter during the weekend, Penelope must spend time with the pet that scares her. Ryan T. Higgins wrote this 48-page book, published by Disney Publishing Group in 2023.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeWord Count 622On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details