Kids Book Index
Julia Donaldson
Rhyming text follows a diverse group of babies and toddlers as they begin exploring the world around them. Their first adventures unfold in a setting presented as wide and full of wonder. Lush watercolor illustrations accompany these early discoveries, keeping the focus on young children encountering new experiences and the people represented among them.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
The Truth About DragonsJulie LeungA young child listens as his mother tells bedtime stories about dragons and a powerful magic within him. The stories also connect him with grandmothers from different cultures, whose traditional tales offer distinct ways of seeing the world. Through these family storytelling traditions, the child encounters dragons, inherited stories, and ideas shaped by more than one cultural background. Detailed mixed-media illustrations accompany the journey through these tales.All readersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
AfikomenTziporah CohenDuring a Passover seder, three children hide the afikomen and crawl beneath a blue tablecloth. On the other side, they emerge in ancient Egypt. Along the Nile, they see Moses’ mother and sister Miriam place the baby in a floating basket. The children help guide Moses away from danger as he travels downriver toward Pharaoh’s daughter, who will raise him. Before continuing, they share matzah with him. This wordless picture-book adventure connects a family seder with the biblical story of Moses.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
What Does Little Crocodile Say at the Beach?Eva Montanari, illustrated by Eva MontanariLittle Crocodile heads to the beach for a camping adventure full of activity, unfamiliar experiences, and lively sounds. The day includes sun and a small tantrum as the young crocodile explores the beach and campsite. Joyful sound effects help propel the action, while vibrant chalk artwork gives the outing its colorful visual setting. The story follows the noises and moments that make up one busy day away from home.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD320LATOS Book Level 2.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details