Kids Book Index
Tziporah Cohen, illustrated by Udayana Lugo
City Beet retells an older folktale in a humorous way. Victoria and a neighbor respond after a notice announces a community potluck. A huge beet resists being pulled up. The community must join forces to harvest it, bringing the old tale's problem into a community setting. Written by Tziporah Cohen, it was published in March 2023 by Sleeping Bear Press.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Jungle CatAndrew Larsen, illustrated by Udayana LugoBob is a cat whose story brings together people in his neighborhood. When Bob learns to ask for help, he helps create connection among neighbors, including people who might otherwise live alone. The book was inspired by an apartment cat named Georgia, whose presence connected people around her. It focuses on the ties that form through a cat, shared help, and neighborhood life.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile Text Measure AD440LATOS Book Level 3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Lifesize Deadly AnimalsSophy Henn, illustrated by Sophy HennLifesize Deadly Animals is an interactive nonfiction book about deadly animals, using life-size illustrations for comparison. It includes creatures such as a black caiman, Burmese python, and slow loris, alongside other very small and very large animals. Readers are invited to measure themselves against the animals and consider their size.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Daddy Dressed MeMichael Gardner, Ava Gardner, illustrated by Nadia FisherAva is chosen to recite a poem for her kindergarten class’s Move Up Day, but worries that she will forget the words. Her father promises to help her practice until she feels confident. He also decides to sew her a dress for the occasion, then faces his own uncertainty about the stitches and techniques. Together, father and daughter practice and sew as they prepare for the day.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile Text Measure AD760LATOS Book Level 4.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details