Kids Book Index
Troy Cummings, illustrated by Troy Cummings
Arfy is a homeless dog living in a box in an alley off Butternut Street. He writes letters to people along the street, explaining why he would make a good pet and describing how he could fit into a home, including one with cats. His requests are turned down repeatedly as he searches for someone willing to take him in.
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Terrific TonguesMaria GianferrariThis nonfiction book looks at tongues across many kinds of animals. It explains that varying tongue shapes allow creatures to perform different tasks and considers the surprising ways animals use tongues for survival. Colorful digital illustrations and back matter accompany the exploration of this animal anatomy and behavior in the animal world.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD600LATOS Book Level 4.2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Minegoo Mniku: The Mi’kmaq Creation Story of Prince Edward Island/Epekewitkewey A’tukwaqnillustrated by Sandra L. Dodge, Sandra L. Dodge, Georgina FrancisThis bilingual book tells a Mi’kmaq creation account alongside the founding of Prince Edward Island. Its stories present the island’s origins in two languages. Realistic watercolor illustrations accompany the narrative, while the page borders use Mi’kmaq quilt designs. The artwork incorporates these quilt patterns as a decorative element around the text and images. Together, the stories and visual details connect the creation tradition with Prince Edward Island.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Carmela Full of WishesMatt de la PeñaOn her birthday, Carmela is old enough to accompany her big brother on family errands around their neighborhood. She rides her scooter while he pushes a cart through stops including a laundromat, locksmith shop, and bodega. When she finds a dandelion, he tells her to make a wish before blowing its seeds away. Carmela imagines wishes for her parents, but falls and crushes the flower before choosing one. Her brother later takes her to the sea, where drifting dandelion seeds give her another chance to wish.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 630LATOS Book Level 4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details