Kids Book Index
Stacy McAnulty
Ed is the Ellis family’s dog, and everyone else in the family is considered excellent. Feeling left out, Ed sets out to find something at which he can excel as well. His search grows from his wish to have a recognized place alongside the people in his household. The book keeps its attention on Ed’s efforts and his relationship with the Ellis family.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
Rudas: Niño’s Horrendous HermanitasYuyi MoralesNiño’s toddler twin sisters take over the wrestling action as the Rudas, rule-breaking lucha libre wrestlers. They face characters including El Extraterrestre, the Olmec Head, El Chamuco, and La Llorona. Their wrestling tactics reflect familiar toddler behavior: a diaper blowout, resistance to a diaper change, teething, and demanding what they want. Niño finally stops them with an older sibling’s strategy of distraction. The story contrasts the Técnicos, who follow rules, with the Rudos, who do not.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Little RedBethan Woollvin, illustrated by Bethan WoollvinIn this retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, Little Red heads through the forest to her grandmother’s home and encounters a wolf. When he questions her, she is neither intimidated nor easily deceived. The wolf’s plan includes posing as Grandma, but Little Red recognizes the danger and takes action herself. Grandma is killed, while the story gives Little Red the means and resolve to overcome the wolf. The tale reframes the familiar encounter around a brave, clever heroine.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Flora and the PeacocksMolly Idle, illustrated by Molly IdleIn this wordless book, Flora meets two peacocks and wants to dance with them. She carries a fan as the three friends move together, with the peacocks’ fanned feathers and Flora’s motions shaping their interactions. The book uses flaps and folds as part of the experience. As Flora and the two peacocks learn to dance together, the story explores the shifting balance among three friends.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details