Kids Book Index
Christine Naumann-Villemin
Edmond Bigsnout is a lone wolf who prefers his cabin in the woods. When he becomes hungry for a city rabbit, he goes in search of one. His plan is disrupted by apartment residents, who mistake him for a new neighbor rather than recognizing his intended purpose. The story follows the mismatch between Edmond’s solitary, predatory aim and the welcome he receives in the city.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
The Little Red Cat Who Ran Away and Learned His ABC’s (the Hard Way)Patrick McDonnellA little red cat runs away from home and is pursued by an alligator, bear, chicken, and dragon. The chase continues through the alphabet as the group skates on ice, swings through a jungle, crosses mountains, and encounters a unicorn. Visual clues connect the adventures to consecutive letters, with all twenty-six words collected on the final page. By the end, the pursuing animals and cat reach a friendship.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A Greyhound, a GroundhogEmily JenkinsA small round greyhound meets a small round groundhog in a tongue-twisting story. The two animals whirl around each other until their actions become increasingly frenzied. Spare language and wordplay follow their energetic encounter, in which a greyhound and a groundhog turn movement, sound, and animal names into a playful chase-like exchange.Picture Books for Young ChildrenLexile Text Measure AD200LATOS Book Level 1.8On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A Thousand Billion Things (and Some Sheep)Loïc Clément, Anne MontelA girl resists bedtime because her days are filled with choices. She weighs breakfast foods, clothing, and activities, then visits places such as a farmers’ market, toy store, and bakery, where even more possibilities appear. Each large spread focuses on one activity and surrounds her with many objects to inspect. The book asks readers to locate selected items within the illustrations, and an end key highlights the requested objects in smaller black-and-white versions.Picture Books for School-Age ChildrenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details