Kids Book Index
Matthew Schufman
Willow is a bear who is afraid to leave her tree-stump home. An invitation to a seaside wildflower festival makes her want to go, so she decides to face an unfamiliar journey. Traveling downriver, she must pass a dark forest and a waterfall. New companions, Frog and Raccoon, offer help as Willow continues toward the meadow and confronts the fears that have kept her inside.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Mask-A-Rade Monsters (Mask-A-Rade series)Child’s PlayThis die-cut board book turns into a monster mask for pretend play. Children can choose among contrasting monster moods and ways of acting, from silly or spooky to shy or chatty. Bold, colorful illustrations accompany the mask format as it explores playful monsters’ feelings, actions, and role-playing possibilities.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Saif’s Special PatchesHumera MalikPeople describe Saif as shy, but his mother’s patchwork quilt preserves memories that show more of who he is. As he considers its patches, he remembers being brave on a large slide, persistent while learning to read the Quran, and helpful while cleaning the mosque. The quilt helps Saif recognize his many capabilities and see himself as still growing rather than defined by a single description.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
You Are Not AloneIngrid Law, illustrated by Xin LiAt bedtime, being awake in the dark can feel lonely. This book looks outward to the company that remains nearby: a parent down the hall, animals and neighbors, passing cars, stars, and the hum of a refrigerator. It presents the sleeping world as full of quiet presence rather than empty. The story is a bedtime reminder that a child is surrounded by others.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details