Kids Book Index
Christopher Silas Neal, illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal
A mother and her young son travel through New York City as a whale and her calf swim nearby offshore. The two journeys unfold side by side: both pairs sing, make bubbles, become separated, and reunite, with each mother remaining close to her young. A sightseeing boat brings the human travelers near the whales as their paths meet in the harbor.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Cat NapBrian Lies, illustrated by Brian LiesOne late afternoon, a kitten dozes beside a girl reading on a couch. When the kitten spots a mouse, it leaps through a framed Metropolitan Museum of Art poster and begins a chase through art history. The fantastical journey moves through works recreated from the museum’s collection. The story follows the cat and mouse across art, time, and history, leaving open whether the adventure is a dream.Picture BooksWord Count 424On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Worm Makes a SandwichBrianne FarleyWorm wants to make a sandwich, but first he needs garbage such as fruit and vegetable scraps. He and other worms eat the scraps, and their waste becomes part of compost. That compost goes into a garden, where vegetables grow for the sandwich. Told by an eager worm narrator, the story follows the path from table scraps through composting, gardening, seedlings, harvest, and food.Picture BooksOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
What if We...Vivienne ChangOn the second day of summer, Max feels he has run out of things to do. He imagines a series of possible adventures elsewhere, without noticing that he has a partner beside him. Max and his sibling Mimi spend time at the park, zoo, and pool before their imagination takes over. The story considers boredom, make-believe, and the discovery that being together can become an adventure.Picture BooksOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details