Kids Book Index
Emma Dodd, illustrated by Emma Dodd
This book considers what the arrival of a new baby means to parents. It travels around the world to meet babies that include a seal, an elephant, and a human child. Across these different kinds of families, parents experience joy when their babies are born. The book presents new life through animal and human babies and through the feelings their arrivals bring to parents.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
The Moon Is Going to Addy’s HouseIda PearleDuring a long drive home, Addy feels as though the moon is traveling alongside her. Its presence becomes a source of comfort, like a watchful companion on the journey. The book presents the moon as Addy's guardian and friend during the nighttime ride. The story is told with lyrical text and soft cut-paper collage artwork that gives the trip a sleepy visual atmosphere.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Full Moon at the Napping HouseAudrey WoodA full moon shines on a house whose inhabitants cannot settle at bedtime. During the restless night, an unexpected visitor helps calm them, and a soothing song brings peace. The story takes place under moonlight and follows the household’s movement from wakefulness toward rest, with detailed, warm illustrations accompanying the nighttime events.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD650LATOS Book Level 4.2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Where’s Walrus? and Penguin?Stephen Savage, illustrated by Stephen SavageWalrus leaves the zoo with Penguin, and the two evade the zookeeper by wearing disguises. They appear as subway passengers, baseball players, and opera performers while hiding among people in the city. The zookeeper continues searching as the animals stay ahead. A fly ball at a baseball game brings Walrus and Penguin to an unexpected encounter. The story is told without words through digital illustrations.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details