Kids Book Index
Meg Fleming, illustrated by Richard Jones
An outdoor exploration prompts questions and imaginative attention to the natural world. The book moves from footprints on a forest path to reflections of water on sand, showing how these sights can stir curiosity. Its focus is wandering outside, noticing nature’s details, and wondering about what might be found there along the way.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
A Very Mercy ChristmasKate DiCamillo, illustrated by Chris Van DusenStella Endicott decides to go caroling during the holidays and hopes to bring friends and neighbors along. Her brother Frank resists the unplanned idea, while the Watson family is occupied with an uncertain fruitcake project. The Watsons send their pig, Mercy, out for the caroling occasion. The story brings together Stella, Frank, Mercy, and other familiar characters for a holiday celebration.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeWord Count 990On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Good Egg and the Talent ShowJory John, illustrated by Pete OswaldThe Good Egg is excited for a talent show but has no act to perform. He decides he will simply watch from the audience. When his friends need help onstage, he steps in and discovers a talent through helping them. The story centers a talent-show day, friendship, kindness, and the Good Egg’s realization that he does not need a conventional act.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile Text Measure 281LATOS Book Level 2.2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Secret Life of the Sea OtterLaurence Pringle, illustrated by Kate GarchinskyThe book follows a female sea otter, Lutris, across the course of a year on California’s Northern Pacific coast. She lives among giant kelp, searches creatively for food, and avoids a great white shark. Her story also includes the birth of her pup. Through these events, the book focuses on one otter’s life in a coastal ocean environment and the dangers and needs she encounters there.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details