Kids Book Index
Rev Valdez, illustrated by Rev Valdez
Bunso encounters a new duwende, a mythical creature from Filipino folklore, in this sequel to Bunso Meets a Mumu. The duwende’s mischievous tricks include hiding things, stealing toys, and causing mayhem. These actions are especially likely when children have not been paying attention. Bunso Meets a Duwende, by Rev Valdez, was published by Paw Prints Publishing on October 15, 2024.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Angélica and La GüiraAngie CruzAfter spending the summer with relatives in the Dominican Republic, Angélica prepares to return home and begin school elsewhere. Her grandfather gives her a güira, an instrument that immediately captures her interest, although others initially do not understand her enthusiasm. Later, in Washington Heights, Angélica demonstrates the instrument’s sound and energy to her neighbors amid the activity of the neighborhood.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Hiro, Winter, and MarshmallowsMarine Schneider, illustrated by Marine Schneider, Vineet LalHiro is a bear who is too curious to spend the whole winter asleep. She leaves her cave with her belongings and follows unusual tracks through the snow. The trail leads her to a bonfire gathering, where a boy and the bear share a winter night. Hiro’s outing begins with her curiosity about the tracks and takes her beyond her cave into an unexpected encounter.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile Text Measure 580LATOS Book Level 3.8On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Cake for EveryoneThé Tjong-Khing, illustrated by Thé Tjong-KhingIn this wordless look-and-find picture book, a group of animals pursues a picnic that has been taken. The action is told through detailed scenes and comic storytelling as the animals give chase. Each page offers visual storytelling as the pursuit continues, and the narrative unfolds without written dialogue during the chase.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details