Kids Book Index
Lauren Soloy, illustrated by Lauren Soloy
As a young girl, artist Emily Carr feels small but finds beauty, awe, and wonder in nature. A new friend called the Wild helps shape her encounters with the natural world. The story follows her through a garden and presents her early connection to nature through mixed-media illustrations inspired by her writings.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Thump Goes the Rabbit: How Animals Communicate (Let’s Read and Find Out series)Fran HodgkinsThis nonfiction picture book explores the many ways animals communicate and show their feelings. It considers familiar sounds, including birdsong, barking, and mooing, as well as messages sent with ears, tails, feet, and bodies. Simple text and colorful digital illustrations introduce these varied signals, showing that communication can involve sound, movement, and physical gestures.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Julián at the WeddingJessica LoveJulián attends a wedding with his abuela and is part of the celebration, with its flowers, dancing, cake, and kissing. There he meets Marisol, and the two set off on an adventure involving magic and mischief. When Marisol’s dress is ruined, Julián uses his flair for fashion and invention to help. The story follows their new friendship within a wedding celebration that welcomes individuality and love.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 43LATOS Book Level 0.8On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Where Lily Isn’tJulie PaschkisAfter her dog Lily dies, a young girl notices Lily’s absence throughout the ordinary parts of each day. Lily is no longer by the bed in the morning, beside the girl’s chair at breakfast, or barking when the mail arrives. The story stays with the quiet, continuing changes in routine that follow the loss of a beloved pet. It does not end with a new puppy.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details