Kids Book Index
Melanie Conklin
An Asian American girl is eager for several anticipated moments: getting into a pool, seeing her mother return from a business trip, and riding a larger bike. The book follows these stretches of waiting and the moments surrounding them. Soft gouache and crayon illustrations depict her experiences as she looks ahead to what she wants to do.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Time to Eat!Vickie LeeAt dinner, every member of a family wants a different dish. The text names foods in Mandarin, English, and Pinyin, including spare ribs and spring pea shoots. Sparse wording and colorful digital illustrations accompany the meal, showing a range of dishes as the family considers what to eat. The book presents dinner as a shared family occasion while recognizing each person’s different preference.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Can I Sit in the Middle?Susanne Strasser, illustrated by Susanne Strasser, Melody ShawA group of animals creates growing disorder before a planned story time can begin. The accumulating commotion delays everyone from settling down, even as reading waits to start. At last, the narrative arrives at story time inside a tent made from blankets. The book frames the challenge of getting everyone ready through animal mayhem and a shared reading moment.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Where to Hide a StarOliver Jeffers, illustrated by Oliver JeffersA hide-and-seek game goes awry when a star goes missing. A boy joins a penguin and a Martian on a trip to the North Pole to find it. Their search brings the three companions together on a journey shaped by a lost star, a faraway destination, and an unexpected friendship. Bright, playful illustrations accompany the adventure.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD580LATOS Book Level 3.8On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details