Kids Book Index
David Hernández Sevillano, illustrated by Luisa Vera
Greta dearly wants a pet, but an allergy means that she cannot keep animals. Instead, she decides that a cloud will be her pet. The book’s premise contrasts the companion Greta first hopes for with the unusual one she chooses. Her decision follows from the obstacle created by her allergy, placing a cloud in the role of the pet she wants.
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Hank Goes HonkMaudie Powell-Tuck, illustrated by Duncan BeedieHank is a very loud and rude goose whose friends have had enough of his behavior. He interrupts people while they speak and takes the cherries from the tops of others’ cupcakes. As Hank’s conduct affects his friends, the story follows his chance to understand friendship and kindness and to become less rude.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Blink and GlowRaven Howell, illustrated by Ann PilicerLilly and Leo catch a firefly and a salamander, placing each creature in a glass jar as they imagine sharing them at show-and-tell. When the animals’ lights begin to fade, their grandmother helps the children reconsider what they have done. The children learn that these natural wonders need freedom, then find another way to share their interest by making a craft for friends. The story combines bioluminescent wildlife with a lesson in treating animals with care.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Hiro, Winter, and MarshmallowsMarine Schneider, illustrated by Marine Schneider, Vineet LalHiro is a bear who is too curious to spend the whole winter asleep. She leaves her cave with her belongings and follows unusual tracks through the snow. The trail leads her to a bonfire gathering, where a boy and the bear share a winter night. Hiro’s outing begins with her curiosity about the tracks and takes her beyond her cave into an unexpected encounter.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile Text Measure 580LATOS Book Level 3.8On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details