Kids Book Index
Yehudi Mercado, illustrated by Yehudi Mercado
Hudi is a Mexican American and Jewish child growing up in a working-class family. He deals with pressure to lose weight, struggles involving sports and health, and the challenges of growing up. An imaginary mascot named Chunky becomes his friend and companion. The graphic memoir draws on Yehudi Mercado’s childhood experiences, and its story is told through bold, dynamic full-color artwork.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Better with ButterVictoria PiontekTwelve-year-old Marvel lives with an anxiety disorder and is frightened by both large dangers and everyday situations, including making friends and walking home alone. She finds comfort in a fainting goat, an animal that collapses when startled. When bullies threaten the goat, Marvel must defend it. Their developing relationship changes both Marvel and the animal as they face fear and pressure.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 700LATOS Book Level 4.5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Spi-ku: A Clutter of Short Verse on Eight LegsLeslie BulionThis book uses short poems, descriptive passages, and detailed digital illustrations to introduce spiders. It covers how spiders hunt, mate, and raise offspring. Supporting material includes science-term definitions, an explanation of the poetic forms, and lists of common and scientific names. The back matter also holds a spider-hunting guide, further-study resources, and a chart comparing relative sizes.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Cuba in My PocketAdrianna CuevasSet in 1961 after the Bay of Pigs invasion strengthens Castro’s power in Cuba, this historical novel follows twelve-year-old Cumba. His family sends him alone to Florida, separating him from home and family. Homesick in the United States, Cumba must adjust to a new home, school, and language while holding onto memories of Cuba and hoping for reunion with his family.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 760LATOS Book Level 4.8On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details