Kids Book Index
Nancy Armo, illustrated by Nancy Armo
A little boy hopes for a dog, but a cat unexpectedly comes to live at his house instead. The story follows the surprise of receiving a different kind of pet than the one he expected, including a cat named Doggie. It centers on the relationship between people and pets, as the boy’s wish and the new arrival reshape what he finds at home.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Howard the Average GeckoWendy Meddour, illustrated by Carmen SaldañaHoward believes he is the rainforest’s most exceptional creature because of his camouflage. He is so impressed with himself that he does not notice other camouflaged animals. When he learns that other creatures also blend into their surroundings, he no longer feels special and worries about being an ordinary gecko. The story follows his pride, disappointment, and question of whether someone could love him as he is.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeWord Count 447On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Blue Baboon Finds Her TuneHelen Docherty, illustrated by Thomas DochertyUnder an orange moon, Blue Baboon sets off carrying her bassoon. A monsoon interrupts her musical outing, but a large balloon helps bring her to a dune. There, Blue Baboon and her friends play music together. The story is told as a rhyming picture book built around music, weather, and the journey to join her friends.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Don’t Hug the QuokkaDaniel Errico, illustrated by Mia PowellA quokka may look cute, but it does not want to be hugged. It says no, introducing consent through an animal’s response to unwanted touch. The book stresses asking before a hug and makes clear that a hug should happen only when the other person agrees. Even adorable creatures can reject physical contact. Its central encounter distinguishes appearance from permission.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile Text Measure AD450LATOS Book Level 3.1On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details