Kids Book Index
Arihhonni David, illustrated by Arihhonni David
A Native American elder tells a tale about a slow-moving but clever turtle. The turtle enters a race against a bear and relies on help from family members. Through that assistance and the turtle’s quick thinking, the turtle outraces the bear. Crisp digital cartoon art illustrates this Native American tale and the race between the two animals.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Later, When I’m BigBette WesteraAs a child walks with her mother toward a swimming pool, she imagines what she might do when she is older. During a visit to an indoor waterpark, her future adventures unfold in increasingly daring scenes shaped by her imagination. One possibility is dancing with jellyfish. The story follows the child’s fearless visions of growing up, paired with vibrant illustrations and dynamic text.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Finding PapaAngela Pham KransMai and her mother leave Vietnam years after her father has gone to America to establish a life for the family. Their effort to reunite with him requires a dangerous journey. Based on the author’s own experience, this picture book traces a child and her mother as they travel toward a long-delayed reunion with Papa.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Whose Egg Is That?Darrin LundeThis nonfiction guessing game pairs seven eggs with the animals that laid them. Color, shape, and texture provide clues, while double-page spreads show the animals in their natural habitats. The book connects each animal, its eggs, and its habitat, and includes information about the animals’ ways of surviving. Readers are invited to work out the parent of each egg before the answer is revealed. Back matter extends the information beyond the main guessing-game pages.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details