Kids Book Index
Carmen Agra Deedy
Set in Havana, Cuba, this retelling of a folktale begins when Pepe the parrot falls in love with Carina, a cat. He invites her to dinner, but Carina swallows him soon after arriving. The greedy cat ultimately learns a lesson with help from two crustaceans. Colorful illustrations accompany the Cuban version of this classic tale.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Bábo: A Tale of Armenian Rug-Washing DayAstrid KamalyanOn rug-washing day, Tato and her siblings join Bábo, their grandmother, to clean the family’s rugs. They soak, soap, and wash them together, turning household work into an active family occasion. The story includes Artsakh Armenian words, with a glossary that offers further context for the tradition. Through the children’s help and their grandmother’s role, the book portrays a shared chore as part of family life and Armenian cultural practice.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD470LATOS Book Level 3.2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
One Chicken NuggetTadgh Bentley, illustrated by Tadgh BentleyCeleste’s business is endangered by a monster with an endless hunger for chicken nuggets. To get rid of the creature, she devises a scheme that becomes a doubling contest with high stakes. The story combines a food-obsessed monster, a business problem, and a plan that relies on escalating quantities.Five to NineWord Count 825On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Cat’s Very Good DayKristen TracyA house cat spends the day on a streak of energetic mischief. He battles his reflection, disrupts morning tea, damages a potted plant, performs acrobatic feats, avoids the vacuum, and tears up the sofa. When a storm arrives, his bold antics give way to fear. The nighttime episode leaves him looking for comfort. Rhyming couplets and digitally rendered illustrations portray his busy, shifting mood.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details