Kids Book Index
Jef Czekaj, illustrated by Jef Czekaj
Two dogs are fooled into caring for a baby bird as though it were a puppy. The interactive picture book invites animal sounds, including barking, growling, and chirping, as the canines take on this unexpected role. Cartoon-style illustrations accompany the mix-up between the bird and its canine caregivers.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Waiting for the Biblioburro/Esperando el biblioburroMonica BrownAna lives in a small, remote village in Colombia where there are few books, though she loves stories. A man arrives with a traveling library, bringing books for children to borrow on two burros named Alpha and Beto. The book follows Ana’s anticipation of this visit and the arrival of the book-laden animals. It is bilingual and uses mixed-media illustrations.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD560LATOS Book Level 3.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Come Over to My HouseDr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel)Rhymes take readers to homes and places around the world, inviting children to play with the people who live there. A child discovers that homes may look very different from one another, yet a friend’s welcome creates a shared sense of connection. The book uses its visits to different places to consider people, houses, play, and the invitation to come inside.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 480LATOS Book Level 2.5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Don’t Call Me GrandmaVaunda Micheaux NelsonA young narrator is unsure how to relate to her great-grandmother Nell, who prefers not to be called Grandma, avoids hugs and kisses, and eats fish for breakfast. As the girl learns more about Nell’s life, they find ways to connect. Nell’s memories include winning a prize for sour cherries, a time when a candy bar cost a nickel, and losing a childhood friendship because of her brown skin. The story moves between their present relationship and Nell’s past experiences.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details