Kid book

Keri's Child Development and Reading Stages

By Keridouglas

  • Mr. Wuffles!

    Mr. Wuffles!
    Mr. Wuffles! is a wordless picture book masterpiece. Mr.Wuffles the cat has an abundance of toys but would much rather play with miniature aliens that have invaded the family living room. Create your own story with your own words as you read! A 2014 Caldecott Honor for ages preschool to 8.
    Wiesner, D. (2013). Mr. Wuffles! NewYork: Clarion Books.

  • Kate and Pippin: An Unlikely Love Story

    Kate and Pippin: An Unlikely Love Story
    When a fawn is lost, it wonders upon a great dane. The two develop an unlikely friendship that is chronicled in this beautifully photographed nonfiction, picture book. They even have their own website. Winner of the Colorado Children's Book Award for best picture book of 2014. Grades PK-3.
    Springett, M. (2012). Kate & Pippin: an unlikely love story. New York: Henry Holt & Co.
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  • Hi, Koo! A Year of Seasons

    Hi, Koo! A Year of Seasons
    Written like a modern interpretation of Haiku, this beautifully written and illustrated picture book is an amazing journey through the seasons. Join Koo the panda as he feels the wonder of the four seasons.
    Muth, J. (2014). Hi, Koo! a year of seasons. New York: Scholastic Press.

  • The Year of Billy Miller

    The Year of Billy Miller
    Billy is a new second grader who doubts himself and his intelligence. He has unique relationships with his teacher, father, sister, and mother. This book will leave you rooting for Billy Miller as he journeys out of the Year of the Rabbit and into the Year of the Dragon. Grades 2-6. 2014 John Newbery Medal.
    Henkes, K. (2013). The year of Billy Miller. New York: Harper Collins.

  • The One and Only Ivan

    The One and Only Ivan
    Ivan is a contented captured gorilla until a baby elephant joins the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade. Another human friend Julia introduces Ivan to painting. Ivan is no longer content. Can there really be more to life? Ivan and friends may just discover the answer.
    2013 Newbery Medal Winner. Grades 2-5.
    Applegate, K. (2012). The one and only Ivan. New York: Harper Collins.

  • Rules

    Rules
    Having a brother with autism is something that 12-year old Catherine has dealt with her entire life. She teaches him rules for all aspects of life. This is a heart-felt look into the life of a young girl who longs for normalcy, but may discover that she doesn't even know what that is. Newbery Honor Book 2007. Ages 8-13.
    Lord, C. (2008). Rules. New York: Scholastic.

  • Three Times Lucky

    Three Times Lucky
    Miss Mo LoBeau was washed up in a hurricane and has been looking for her upstream mother ever since. Living with her new unique family in a small southern town, life can get very interesting and mysterious. Join sixth grader Mo and her best friend Dale in a humorous, yet tender (almost) detective novel.
    2013 Newbery Medal & Edgar Award for best Juvenile Fiction. Grades 5-8. Turnage, S. (2012). Three times lucky. New York: Puffin Books.

  • Wonder

    Wonder
    Wonder has swept schools across the country with a message of anti-bullying and acceptance. Join 5th grader August as he transitions to public school while dealing responses to his craniofacial abnormality. Told from various perspectives, you will be led on a brilliant and sensitive journey.
    CCBA Junior Novel Winner 2014 & Texas Bluebonnet Award. Grades 5-7. Palacio, R. (2012). Wonder. New York: Random House.

  • A Fault in Our Stars

    A Fault in Our Stars
    16 yrold Hazel has cancer, is socially isolated, & is somewhat obsessed with a novel & its ambiguous ending. She meets Augustus while attending a kids cancer support group and will never be the same. Augustus lives life to the fullest helps Hazel to see life in a new way. This novel will take you on roller coaster ride of emotions & you'll love it! Ages 14 +. Winner of the 2013 Children's Choice Teen Book of the Year Award Green, J. (2012). The fault in our stars. New York: Penguin Randon House.

  • Code Name Verity

    Code Name Verity
    Set during WWII in German-occupied France, two young ladies (Verity/Queenie and Maddie) feel the pain of war. One is a pilot whose life ends when her and her British spy passenger crash. Verity's writing in captivity will leave you hoping and agonizing. Edgar Award for Best Young Adult Book 2013 & YALSA Top Ten Fiction for YA. Wein, E. (2012). Code name verity. New York: Hyperion.