Kids Book Index
Julie Fogliano
Children eagerly talk through the details of birthdays that are still to come. An excited narrator imagines the parts of an upcoming celebration and lists what would make it feel just right. The story stays with the anticipation of a birthday, giving attention to the narrator’s enthusiasm and to the many details children discuss as they wait for their special day.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
Wolf in the SnowMatthew CordellIn this nearly wordless picture book, a girl and a wolf cub are each separated from home during a snowstorm. Their paths meet as they navigate the winter weather, and they help one another find their way back. Matthew Cordell tells the story through illustrations, following the child and young wolf through the same dangerous conditions.All readersWord Count 41On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Jabari JumpsGaia CornwallJabari has finished swimming lessons, passed his swim test, and believes he is ready for the diving board. Watching other children jump seems easy, but at the ladder he hesitates and comes back down. With his father beside him, Jabari acknowledges that he feels scared, rests, takes a deep breath, and decides to try again. The story follows his anticipation and determination as he prepares to make the jump.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD490LATOS Book Level 2.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Fort-Building TimeMegan Wagner Lloyd, illustrated by Abigail HalpinFour children spend a year playing outside and making a different fort for each season. In winter, they build with snow; later, their forts take the forms of a tent, a beach hideaway, and a tree shelter. Rhyming text moves through seasonal play, including sledding and making snowmen. Watercolor illustrations show three girls and one boy from varied racial backgrounds sharing imaginative outdoor games. Across the changing weather, the children keep finding new ways to create a snug place of their own.Seasons and CelebrationsLexile Text Measure AD470LATOS Book Level 3.2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details