Kids Book Index
Summer Benton
On a morning walk, Bogo the bear sees his friend Zilbo the dog but receives no greeting. Hurt by the apparent rejection, Bogo then ignores Hula the horse, who in turn ignores Tango the turtle. The confusing behavior passes from friend to friend until Mara the mouse asks whether someone is okay. A surprise explanation brings the animals back together.
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DropbearPhilip BuntingWoodland animals pass along alarming tales about Dropbear, a creature said to live high in an old gum tree. A koala’s apparent falls from trees are blamed on cruel intent, even though that explanation is mistaken. One small bird decides to look into what is really happening. Rhyming text and humorous mixed-media illustrations follow the mystery around the rumored Dropbear.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
If You Make a Call on a Banana PhoneGideon Sterer, illustrated by Emily HughesA shy child makes an unexpected call on a banana phone, and a gorilla answers. Their conversation begins a friendship between companions from very different places. As they talk, ask questions, and share secrets, the two build trust and find pleasure in reaching out to someone new. The story moves between the child's home and the gorilla's jungle.Under FiveLexile Text Measure 491LATOS Book Level 3.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A Monstrous BedtimeKerilynn WilsonA girl discovers that the friendly monster beneath her bed cannot get to sleep. To help, she adapts her own nighttime habits into oversized versions for her under-the-bed companion. Water, a softly running fan, a story, and a song are among the elements of this monster-scale bedtime ritual. The story recasts the monster as the girl’s friend and partner in a comforting routine.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details