Kids Book Index
Kirsten Hubbard
A young girl adopts a tigerish stray kitten from a shelter, though her family questions her choice. She recognizes that she and the kitten both lash out when they feel uncomfortable. The girl gives the kitten patience and space, treating it as she herself wishes to be treated. Diary entries show the pair learning to connect and trust one another.
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Chloe’s Lunar New YearLily LaMotteChloe looks forward to Lunar New Year and celebrates the holiday with her family. As the day approaches, she takes part in longstanding traditions and helps prepare a feast. The story places family activity and food preparation at the center of the celebration, with mixed-media illustrations and back matter accompanying Chloe’s holiday experience.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Brand-New, Never-Used, Perfect CrayonsLeanne Hatch, illustrated by Leanne HatchViolet is thrilled to receive a brand-new box of crayons, especially because their points are still perfect. Her younger sister draws her a picture, leaving the crayons no longer untouched. Violet must face her fear of imperfection in order to enjoy using them. The story centers on the change in Violet’s prized crayons and the relationship between the two sisters as the drawing alters what Violet wanted to preserve.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Día de Muertos Números: A Day of the Dead Counting BookDuncan Tonatiuh, illustrated by Duncan TonatiuhA Day of the Dead altar is built one item at a time in this bilingual counting book. Each spread presents an item with brief Spanish and English text, while family members add it to a multi-tiered altar. By the end, ten relatives gather around the completed altar with candles, music, food, and drinks as they remember someone who has died. The book also includes an author’s note about the holiday.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details