Kids Book Index
David Shannon, illustrated by David Shannon
Maximilian Midas is unlike the other children: he does not care much for chocolate or toys, and his first word is “Gold!” Rather than trying to make friends, Max sets out to make millions. He spends his money on gold, collecting enormous piles of it and building a golden castle above them. His fixation on wealth leads to unexpected consequences.
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The Sour GrapeJory John, illustrated by Pete OswaldThe Sour Grape holds onto resentments over small slights, including a borrowed scarf that was not returned and an unanswered call. After another friend resents the grape without hearing an explanation, the grape recognizes the unfairness of this response. A painful experience has shaped the grape's personality, and the story follows its effort to release those grudges.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile Text Measure AD430LATOS Book Level 2.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Twelve Dinging DoorbellsTameka Fryer Brown, illustrated by Ebony GlennTold as a cumulative holiday carol, this book gathers aunties, uncles, cousins, grandparents, neighbors, and other family members for celebrations. They come together to eat, sing, and celebrate life. The story includes food, love, and Black joy, and its family occasions encompass holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas, as well as graduations and other shared gatherings. As doorbells ring, the cumulative structure builds the sense of relatives and neighbors arriving.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Have You Eaten?: A Story of Food, Friendship, and KindnessSu Youn LeeCoco the chipmunk loves sweet potatoes and shares them with everyone around her, often asking, “Have you eaten?” Other animals initially find the question strange, but Coco shares food with animals who need a friend. When she becomes ill, those new friends care for her by sharing food in the way she taught them. The story links food with friendship and care.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details