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Age Range
4 - 7
Genre
picture book
Copyright Year
2015-03-17
Page Count
32
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Grade Level
Pre-K - 2nd
ISBN
9781554984312
Themes
perceptions of beauty
compassion
community
family
kindness
nature
observation

Sidewalk Flowers

Written by JonArno Lawson and Illustrated by Sydney Smith

A child notices wildflowers growing through the city sidewalks and transforms them into small gifts of kindness.

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Age Range
4 - 7
Genre
picture book
Copyright Year
2015-03-17
Page Count
32
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Grade Level
Pre-K - 2nd
ISBN
9781554984312
Themes
perceptions of beauty
compassion
community
family
kindness
nature
observation
Additional Book Resources

The Not-So-Lazy Schwa

Written by Yvette Manns

The most common sound in the English language, Schwa, searches for a place of belonging among...

K - 2nd

Llama Llama Loves Camping

Written and Illustrated by Anna Dewdney
Llama Llama goes camping for the very first time and learns a valuable lesson: what seems scary can actually be super-duper FUN!
Pre-K - K

She Persisted: 13 American Women who Changed the World

Written by Chelsea Clinton and Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger
This book celebrates thirteen American women who used courage, determination, and their voices to create change throughout history.
Pre-K - 3rd

Be You!

Written and Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

Be curious...

Be adventurous...

Be brave...

BE YOU!

Discover a joyful reminder of the ways that...

Pre-K - 3rd

A Mystery at the Incredible Hotel

Written by Kate Davies and Illustrated by Isabelle Follath

The Delaunay baking competition is coming up. It is taking place at the Incredible Hotel and will...

Pre-K - 1st

Pirate Bob

Written by Kathryn Lasky and Illustrated by David Clark

Bob is a pirate. Bob's friend, Yellow Jack, is also a pirate. Which means they both yearn for buried...

K - 3rd

The Dia de Los Muertos Story: Celebrating the Never-Ending Bonds of Family

Written by Andrea Jáuregui De La Torre and Illustrated by Laura González

Through detailed stories told by Little Andrea’s beloved abuela, The Dia de Los Muertos Story...

1st - 4th

Sumo Joe

Written by Mia Wenjen and Illustrated by Nat Iwata

On Saturday mornings, Sumo Joe is a gentle big brother to his little sister. But on Saturday...

K - 3rd

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

Written by William Joyce and Illustrated by William Joyce & Joe Bluhm

Morris Lessmore loved words.
He loved stories.
He loved books.
But every story has its upsets.

Everythin...

Pre-K - 3rd

Moon Rope/Un Lazo a La Luna: Bilingual English-Spanish (Spanish Edition)

Written and Illustrated by Lois Ehlert
Fox wants to go to the moon. Mole does not--at least not until he hears about the huge worms waiting up there for him to eat.
Infant and Toddler - K

All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah

Written by Emily Jenkins and Illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky

"The beloved All-of-a-Kind Family comes to life in a new format perfect for younger readers. Join...

Pre-K - 2nd

Every Bunny is a Yoga Bunny

Written by Emily Ann Davison and Illustrated by Deborah Allwright
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Have you ever felt so wiggly and giggly that you just could not sit still? When little Yo-Yo gets lost in the forest, she discovers that the yoga shapes Grandpa taught her might be just the thing to help her find her way home!
Pre-K - 3rd