Kids Book Index
Susannah Lloyd, illustrated by Kate Hindley
A very large bird repeatedly tries to eat Steve, a small worm who suddenly disappears. As the bird’s attempts unfold, another predator appears. Its arrival changes the scale of the story, asking readers to reconsider the usual meaning of large and small. The narrative combines a comic mystery about Steve’s disappearance with shifting perspectives on size.
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The Wild Robot on the Island (Wild Robot series)Peter BrownRoz is a robot who ends up on an island after falling from a ship. The wilderness is not where she was designed to live, so she watches the animals and learns how they survive in their surroundings. By adapting to the island’s natural world, Roz gradually begins to experience it as home. This picture book retells the story of The Wild Robot.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Taking the Long Way HomeJake Hope, illustrated by Brian FitzgeraldWhen Uncle Jerome collects Zarah and her brother from school, their route home becomes an outdoor adventure. Rather than hurrying to the destination, he slows the walk down and encourages the siblings to notice the world with all five senses. Along the way, they find discovery and enjoyment in the journey itself.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
With a Needle & Thread: A Jewish Folktale from CubaJennifer Stempel, illustrated by Libi AxelrodIn a Cuban Jewish enclave, Romi and her abuelita find new uses for a treasured dress after Romi outgrows it. With needle and thread, they keep remaking the garment into practical items that serve people around them. Their ongoing work joins family care, creative reuse, and the customs of their Cuban Jewish community.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details