Kids Book Index
Pat Zietlow Miller
An adventurous rabbit travels with animal companions beyond home, crossing mountain summits, moving through cities, and taking long roads. Their trip leads them toward magical places waiting outside their door. The journey is pictured in ink-and-watercolor artwork. The book presents roads as places for exploration and new experiences, with the group continuing from one changing landscape to another.
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Felix Stands TallRosemary Wells, illustrated by Rosemary WellsFelix, a guinea pig, has formed a new friendship with Fiona. After the two win a talent contest, Felix’s friends bully him. Fiona responds by showing Felix how he can stand up for himself. The book pairs this conflict with watercolor-and-pencil drawings, and its central action moves from a shared contest victory to Felix facing teasing with help from his friend.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Boy, Were We Wrong about the Human BodyKathleen V. KudlinskiThis book examines changing ideas about the human body, from ancient Egyptian beliefs about the heart to the study of DNA. It considers earlier medical practices, including the use of leeches and acupuncture. The account shows how discoveries in biology and medicine replaced some older explanations while leaving room for further questions. A timeline and watercolor illustrations accompany this survey of medical history.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Who Wants Broccoli?Val Jones, illustrated by Val JonesBroccoli is a dog living at Beezley’s Animal Shelter after being left on its doorstep. He uses attention-getting antics, including bowl tossing, tail chasing, and a large bark, while hoping for a home with a boy and a yard. The story follows Broccoli’s search for a new home and his eventual arrival there.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details