Kids Book Index
Susanna Leonard Hill
It is picture day, and a young boy sees that his pet llama’s hair has become a wild mess. He needs to give the llama a haircut, but first he has to catch a pet that is not especially willing to cooperate. The story follows the boy’s effort to get the llama ready in time for its picture.
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Thank You, Omu!Oge MoraOmu makes a pot of homemade stew whose aroma reaches her neighbors. They arrive one at a time to ask for a taste, and she shares the meal until none is left for her. Her neighbors later bring food to Omu in thanks. The story follows a meal shared across a neighborhood and the generosity returned to the cook.All readersLexile Text Measure AD630LATOS Book Level 3.2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Hello Birds, What Do You Say?Loes Botman, illustrated by Loes BotmanThis board book presents twelve different birds in detailed, vividly colored renderings. Each bird appears with text that identifies the sound it makes. The book pairs visual portrayals of birds with their individual calls, focusing on the distinct sounds associated with each animal. Its content moves through a group of twelve birds, combining illustrations with short text about bird vocalizations and animal communication.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
While You Are SleepingMariana Ruiz Johnson, illustrated by Mariana Ruiz JohnsonWhile a child sleeps, life continues beyond the window. Outside, people work, eat, walk dogs, and look at the stars. The book tells this parallel nighttime activity without words, using collage images that move between realistic and fantastic scenes. Images also appear in the sleeping boy’s dreams. It presents the world beyond a child’s room as both ordinary and imaginative while the child remains asleep.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details