Kids Book Index
Sangmi Ko
Mini finds a small dog with fluffy ears, no collar, and bright yellow shoes. She and her mother take him home, but her mother believes he must already belong to someone. Mini grows attached to the dog, until he runs away during a walk. Losing him helps Mini understand what it may be like for the person who is missing him, and she faces the question of finding his family.
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Nobody’s PerfectDavid ElliottA boy considers the imperfect people around him: his little sister Gigi is loud, his friend Jack likes to show off, and his mother can be stubborn. He also admits that he is messy, especially when his attempt to clean his room leaves it even more cluttered. Then he revisits the same traits from a different perspective, seeing reasons he can appreciate each person. The story ends with his understanding that people need not be perfect to matter to one another.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
My Dog Is the BestLaurie Ann Thompson, illustrated by Paul SchmidA young boy explains why he thinks his dog is special, naming activities such as rolling over, playing chase, and blowing bubbles. The pictures add a quiet joke: for most of the story, the dog is asleep while the boy describes these shared moments. As the child finally winds down, the dog wakes, and their roles reverse. The book follows the affectionate bond between a child and a family pet.Picture Books for Babies, Toddlers, and PreschoolersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
And Tango Makes Three: 10th Anniversary EditionJustin Richardson, Peter Parnell, illustrated by Henry ColeBased on a true story from the Central Park Zoo, this book follows Roy and Silo, two male penguins living in the penguin house. Their wish for a family matches that of the other penguins, and a zookeeper helps them welcome and raise a penguin chick. This tenth-anniversary edition also includes an authors’ note and a poster.Picture Books for Babies, Toddlers, and PreschoolersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details