Kids Book Index
Smriti Prasadam-Halls
A mother welcomes her baby by introducing the natural world beyond them. Together they encounter mountains, valleys, oceans, and skies, while the book also travels through the animal kingdom. Rhyming, lyrical language accompanies this first look outward from a parent and child. The story presents a new baby’s world through family closeness, broad landscapes, and the creatures that inhabit them.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 2 editions.
Pip and ZipElana K. ArnoldDuring a long spring when school, work, and usual outings have closed, a father suggests that his family take a walk. On the outing, they find two duck eggs that have been left behind and bring them home. The family waits for the eggs to hatch, and Pip and Zip are born. The story centers on the family’s experience with the ducklings and on the love surrounding their arrival.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
ABC What Can I Be?: YOU Can Be Anything YOU Want To Be, from A to Z (ABC for Me series)Jessie Ford, illustrated by Jessie FordChildren encounter a range of occupations, from astronaut through zookeeper, in alphabetical order. The jobs include both familiar careers and roles that are less traditionally associated with children. A diverse group of children appears across the book. Colorful, animated illustrations accompany the entries, which use very little text. The alphabetical structure links each profession to a letter while introducing work in many forms.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
What Matters MostEmma Dodd, illustrated by Emma DoddA small horse and a larger horse share a relationship marked by enduring, unconditional love. The older horse reassures her foal that this love will last despite their differences. Their exchange is presented in simple rhyme and asks what matters most to each of them. The book connects love with identity and a sense of belonging. Muted-color illustrations use embossed foil, showing the two horses together as the reassurance unfolds.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details