Kids Book Index
Judith Valdés B.
After Benito’s beloved dog, Perro, dies, his parents help him address the loss during Día de los Muertos. The family includes offerings for Perro on their altar, connecting remembrance of the pet with the holiday observance. Warm, colorful illustrations accompany this story of grief, family support, and the love that remains in memories of a companion.
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The Biggest MistakeCamilla Pintonato, illustrated by Camilla Pintonato, Debbie BiboAfter Papa Lion tells his young lion that it is time to catch his own gazelle, the little lion sets out to do so. His pursuit of the clever gazelle takes him to comic extremes, raising questions about whether he will succeed and what may follow if he does. The story involves a young animal facing a task on his own, along with success, failure, and the assumptions that can shape how events are understood. Cartoon-style digital art accompanies the tale.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Puddle SongLaura Purdie SalasA puddle speaks directly to young visitors, inviting them to explore what it offers. Told from the puddle’s point of view, the poetic board book focuses on the smooth water surface, splashes that leap upward, and droplets felt on skin. The story follows children’s sensory engagement with rainwater and its changing surface. Delicate, detailed illustrations accompany this invitation to notice and play with a puddle.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Apart, Together: A Book about TransformationLinda Booth SweeneyA picture book about how separate things can combine and become something new. Its examples include blue and yellow making green, bees and flowers producing honey, and soap mixed with water becoming foam. Bright, energetic full-page illustrations accompany the idea that parts can create a different whole when they come together.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details