Kids Book Index
Jennifer Maruno
A toddler’s sleep is accompanied by magical events rendered in fanciful collage illustrations. Dreams appear alongside a natural world getting ready for morning. The book uses rhyming couplets to present these nighttime and early-day images. Collage artwork depicts the imagined activity that takes place during the child’s slumber, while the changing natural world points toward the arrival of a new day.
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On a Gold-Blooming Day: Finding Fall TreasuresBuffy Silverman, photographed by Buffy Silverman, various other photographersAs summer changes into autumn, plants and animals prepare for winter in different ways. Snakes glide, spiders hide, crickets chirp, and butterflies feed while the season shifts around them. Rhyming text and full-colour photographs introduce the creatures and changes found outdoors on a fall day. Additional material at the end gives further information about each featured animal and seasonal change.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Grandma and MeCarole Boston WeatherfordGrandma and Me portrays brown and Black babies and toddlers sharing happy time with their grandmothers. The moments unfold in familiar places: in the yard, in the kitchen, on a grandmother’s lap, and in her arms. Simple rhymes carry the scenes, while gentle, colorful illustrations show the warmth of these close relationships. The book focuses on the affection, play, and comfort that shape a child’s time with Grandma.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Will We Always Hold Hands?Christopher ChengThrough questions and answers, a panda reassures a rat friend that their friendship will endure through many circumstances. Their bond is tested against difficult moments as well as happy ones, and the story considers whether friendship can continue when friends must be apart. Examples of friendship include offering comfort, care, and help when a friend is hurt, frightened, or grouchy. Cartoon illustrations accompany this account of lasting connection and reassurance.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD530LATOS Book Level 3.5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details