Kids Book Index
Kevan Atteberry, illustrated by Kevan Atteberry
A child lives with the memory of a departed cat, represented as a ghost in the house. The cat leads the child toward a lovely surprise, making its continued presence part of the narrative. Muted digital artwork accompanies this portrayal of a child’s love for a pet that has died. The book joins a ghostly premise with feelings of affection and loss.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Our Favorite DayJoowon Oh, illustrated by Joowon OhPapa and his granddaughter share special Thursdays, days they both call their favorite. Papa begins each morning with his familiar routine, but Thursdays take a different shape when his granddaughter arrives. The book follows their recurring time together and the bond between grandfather and grandchild. It focuses on the familiar pattern of Papa’s days and on the way a weekly visit changes that pattern into a special occasion for both of them.Under FiveLexile Text Measure 170LATOS Book Level 1.6On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Nine Months: Before the Baby Is BornMiranda Paul, illustrated by Jason ChinA family prepares over nine months for the arrival of a new baby. A soon-to-be older sister and her parents experience the changing seasons from winter into summer as they wait. Alternating panels pair the family’s preparations with depictions of fetal development, using actual-size illustrations. The book ends with the baby’s birth and includes additional material about pregnancy and things babies can do before birth.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD230LATOS Book Level 1On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Good BoySergio Ruzzier, illustrated by Sergio RuzzierA boy and his dog spend a day sharing adventures together. Their activities include playing fetch, traveling by spaceship, and reading bedtime stories. The book leaves open the playful question of whether the pair should be called a boy and his dog or a dog and his boy. Comical ink-and-watercolor illustrations accompany their friendship and the day’s imaginative episodes.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details