Kids Book Index
Marilyn Singer
A dog and cat who live with the same humans take turns narrating their day. From morning through night, the two pets reveal contrasting feline and canine ways of responding to everyday life. Their alternating voices are written in rhyming couplets, placing their different natures side by side. The story centers on the shared household and the amusing contrast between its dog and cat narrators.
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Little Bat Up All DayBrian Lies, illustrated by Brian LiesLittle Bat ventures into the daytime world, encountering unfamiliar sights and forming friendships. One important friendship is with Rusty the Squirrel, whose sleep schedule differs from Little Bat’s. Their different routines make it difficult to spend time together, so the pair work out a way to sustain their connection. Realistic mixed-media illustrations accompany this animal story about discovery, friendship, and adapting to differences.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Twelve Cats of ChristmasFeather FloresIn a fresh version of a traditional Christmas carol, twelve cats make the holiday more festive through their mischievous antics. The story follows the cats’ chaos and charm as it reshapes the familiar carol into a feline Christmas celebration. Humorous, detailed mixed-media illustrations accompany the cats and their holiday behavior. The book combines a seasonal song tradition with playful cat-centered disruption.Under FiveWord Count 421On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Don’t Worry, MurrayDavid Ezra Stein, illustrated by David Ezra SteinMurray is an anxious, long-eared pup whose fears are met with reassurance from an all-knowing narrator. The story follows his effort to face what worries him and find courage. Its humorous approach leaves open the question of whether reassurance fully conquers those fears. Animated mixed-media illustrations accompany this account of a worried dog confronting anxiety and trying to move beyond it.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details