Kids Book Index
Pat Zietlow Miller
Elliott is a bear cub who wakes before his winter sleep is over and cannot fall asleep again. A tickle on his nose wakes him from a dream, and then shadows, sounds, and his own thoughts keep him alert. His mother is nearby to help as he tries to return to sleep so they can get through the winter. The story follows Elliott’s sleepless night and his mother’s support.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
All Are WelcomeAlexandra PenfoldSimple rhyming text and illustrations follow a group of children through a school day in a classroom where differences are celebrated. Students share songs, stories, and talents, and the school makes space for children from varied backgrounds and abilities. Mixed-media illustrations accompany this portrait of everyday school life centered on welcome, shared activities, and belonging.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD370LATOS Book Level 2.6On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Birds from Head to TailStacey RoderickThis informational picture book presents eight birds as a guessing game. Each introduction begins with a close-up view of a distinctive body part before revealing the bird it belongs to; one example identifies a bald eagle. The book invites readers to consider bird features one at a time, using colorful digitally enhanced illustrations.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Winter Is HereKevin HenkesThis picture book observes winter through snow, wind, ice, animals, and children. Winter appears in changing forms: snow falls and settles, ice is hard, animals burrow, and children wear boots, vests, scarves, mittens, and zipped-up clothing. It is experienced indoors and outdoors, as both quiet and loud, with wind that howls. The season remains for a time before gradually giving way to spring. The text follows winter’s weather, physical sensations, and the daily life it brings.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD510LATOS Book Level 3.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details