Kids Book Index
Patricia Hegarty
Parent animals and their babies appear in places from treetops and ocean depths to icy, snowy landscapes. Squirrels, elephants, dolphins, penguins, and other pairs begin on separate parts of the page. Turning die-cut board flaps brings each parent and child together in an embrace. Rhyming text and the page design present love and togetherness among animal families.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Too EarlyNora EricsonA child wakes before the rest of the household and visits a parent’s bedroom in pajamas. Leaving Mama asleep, the child and Daddy begin an early-morning routine with two dogs, coffee, cool air, and the moon still visible. From the porch, they spot Venus, sit together, and watch the sky brighten until mountains appear and birds start singing. Their quiet time ends as the household prepares for breakfast and school.Under FiveWord Count 360On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Everywhere with YouCarlie SorosiakA young girl and the dog next door live in neighboring houses separated by a fence. At night, they build a friendship through snacks and books, using their imaginations together. Their make-believe connection eases their loneliness despite the physical divide. Based on a true story, the book portrays an interspecies friendship sustained by shared stories. Mixed-media artwork, including illustrated endpapers, accompanies the tale.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
What’s Your Name?Bethanie Deeny Murguia, illustrated by Bethanie Deeny MurguiaThrough catchy rhymes, diverse children announce their names in speech bubbles. The book explores what names do, including their roles as identifiers and salutations, while considering names as an important part of each person. Colorful animated illustrations accompany the children’s declarations. Rather than focusing on one name, the book considers the many functions and meanings names can have in everyday communication and personal identity.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details