Kids Book Index
Tim McCanna
A fox is caught in a storm and looks for a place to shelter. The story follows the animal through the sounds and movement of the natural world, using onomatopoeia as the storm unfolds. As the weather presses around the fox, the search for cover drives this brief nighttime encounter with rain, wind, and the surrounding landscape.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Zoey and Sassafras: Dragons and MarshmallowsAsia CitroZoey learns that injured magical animals come to the barn in her backyard for help. When a baby dragon called Marshmallow becomes ill, Zoey and her cat, Sassafras, investigate the problem. They rely on observation and simple scientific methods while trying to determine what has made the dragon sick. The story brings together magical creatures, animal care, and investigation.All readersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Five FormsBarbara McClintockA young girl comes across a discarded, mysterious book containing martial-arts poses. Although a warning says that the forms require an experienced teacher, she chooses to try them by herself. Her attempts bring actual animals into her home, setting off magical chaos. The story centers on the girl, the poses she discovers, and the extraordinary results of practicing them alone.All readersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Wolfie & FlyCary FaganCary Fagan's 96-page book makes a cardboard box the vehicle for an imaginative ocean journey. The adventure brings together playful invention and friendship, with the box carrying the voyage into a world of make-believe. The book is identified as an early chapter book, placing this playful premise in a chapter-book format. Its central ingredients are a cardboard-box expedition, imaginative play, companionship, and adventure.All readersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details