Kids Book Index
Susannah Shane
A grandfather lion shares his joy in spending time with his grandcub and in introducing the young lion to the world. Their days together center on the affection between a grandfather and grandchild. Warm, colorful illustrations accompany this picture book about the relationship between generations and the pleasure of sharing experiences.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
BrosCarole Boston WeatherfordA group of young Black boys spends a day together in their community, from morning until evening. Their shared activities include building a time machine, caring for a community garden, role-playing in the park, reading, taking a selfie, and playing basketball. Told with spare rhyming text, the story follows their companionship, play, confidence, and everyday exploration of their neighborhood.Under FiveWord Count 62On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Wonderful Wisdom of AntsPhilip Bunting, illustrated by Philip BuntingThis nonfiction book introduces ants through humor and collage illustrations. It begins with things ants enjoy, including family, recycling, short naps, helping others, and carrying objects much larger than themselves. The book then explains the different ants in a colony and their roles, how pheromones help ants communicate, and why ants contribute to healthy soil. Its closing pages return to the earlier observations and suggest ways people might adopt some comparable habits, such as caring for family, wasting less, resting, and helping others.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
When You Find the Right RockMary Lyn RayThis poetic book considers pebbles, stones, and boulders and how they belong in the wider world. It imagines a child finding a rock selected for a windowsill or for drawing a face. One possible stone comes from inside a mountain; another has been shaped by the sea. Richly colored mixed-media artwork accompanies this reflection on rocks and the natural world.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD600LATOS Book Level 3.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details