Kids Book Index
Kersten Hamilton, illustrated by Jaime Kim
Spanning thousands of years, this picture book explores the change from wild wolves to dogs. It considers how people and dogs came to communicate and grow alongside one another as that relationship developed. The book traces the long history behind the animals now known as dogs and their connection with humans.
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Dancing with DaddyAnitra Rowe SchulteElsie eagerly prepares for her first father-daughter dance. She chooses a dress and practices moving her wheelchair as she imagines twirling and swaying at the event. Her excitement is shared with her family through gestures, smiles, words, and pictures. When a winter storm threatens the plans, Elsie wonders whether she and her father will still get their special night together.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD540LATOS Book Level 3.6On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
HOW TO APOLOGIZEDavid LaRochelle, illustrated by Mike WohnoutkaAnthropomorphic animals make mistakes in comic scenarios, including a bird who crashes into an alligator’s bathroom and a hippo who spills water on a small dog. The book explains that apologies matter after someone or something has been hurt, can be difficult, should be sincere, and are still important even when another apology may also be owed.Understanding Oneself and OthersWord Count 375On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
HOW TO FIND A FOXKate Gardner, Ossi SaarinenKate Gardner’s nonfiction picture book invites children to imagine looking for a red fox across different landscapes and seasons. Her text encourages attention to tracks, sounds, and the quiet patience needed to observe wildlife. Photographs by Ossi Saarinen show foxes in their surroundings, making the animals themselves the focus of the pages. Together, the words and photographs introduce an elusive creature while encouraging curiosity about nature and the discoveries that careful outdoor observation can bring.Grades K–2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details