Kids Book Index
Elizabeth Rusch
Zee Cooper and a Douglas-fir tree begin their lives on the same day at her family’s Christmas tree farm. The seedling first appears in a nursery bed as Zee is born. As Zee reaches milestones such as preschool and kindergarten, the tree also grows and moves beyond the nursery. Zee outgrows her clothes while the tree gains height. Information about trees is woven into their parallel development.
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Lala’s Words: A Story of Planting KindnessGracey Zhang, illustrated by Gracey ZhangLala rushes out each day to water plants in the city and whisper loving words to them. The plants listen to her. This picture book follows Lala’s energetic routine of caring for the plants around her and giving them attention through water and affectionate language. The illustrations are hand drawn.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
1 2 3 Cats: A Cat Counting BookLesléa NewmanCats lead this rhyming counting book from one through twelve. Across the illustrated spreads, felines take part in a range of cat-centered activities as the numbers increase. The book introduces a dozen quantities through groups of cats, pairing counting with verse and animal images. Sumi ink on watercolor paper provides the artwork for this sequence of numbers, rhymes, and cats.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Honey for You, Honey for Me: A First Book of Nursery RhymesMichael RosenThis collection gathers nursery rhymes drawn from historical anthologies. Watercolor illustrations accompany the varied selection of poems, which is presented as a book for sharing aloud. The rhymes foreground the sounds and rhythms of language, including verses meant to be spoken and enjoyed together. Its contents connect familiar nursery-poem traditions with illustrations that give each entry a visual companion, creating a diverse anthology of short rhymes.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details