Kids Book Index
Oliver Jeffers, illustrated by Oliver Jeffers
A 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.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
A Horse Called NowRuth DoyleNow the Horse enjoys birdsong, crickets, and the natural world by staying with the present moment. Rabbit worries about a fox, while Hen fears a magpie may take her chicks. When a thunderstorm arrives, Now guides the anxious animals to shelter. There, the friends find that what frightened them is not necessarily as dangerous as it first appeared. The horse encourages them to attend to the here and now.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
That’s Not My Dog . . . (That’s Not My series)Fiona WattThis touch-and-feel book introduces five dogs through features readers can explore by hand. Their ears, tongues, and paws have different textures, including soft, fuzzy, and fluffy surfaces. Bold, colorful pictures accompany mirrors, imitation fur, and other tactile materials. The repeated premise asks whether each pup could be the reader’s dog, making the dogs’ distinctive features part of the page-by-page discovery.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Winter LightAaron Becker, illustrated by Aaron BeckerWinter brings shorter days to this die-cut picture book. Pale watercolor scenes show snow-covered natural surroundings alongside a warm hearth. Translucent material appears within the cut-out openings, framing the winter imagery. The book considers seasonal holiday practices as well as the return of life in nature. Its brief lyrical text accompanies the visual progression from the outdoor cold to the warmth of home.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details