Kids Book Index
Andrea Cáceres, illustrated by Andrea Cáceres
Tobi takes daily walks with his family and greets the people and dogs he meets at the park. The families vary in size, appearance, noise level, and how they spend time together; their dogs vary, too. Sometimes there are so many people and pets that Tobi cannot tell which dog belongs with whom. Even so, he enjoys meeting them all before returning to the family he loves most.
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Gathering Table, TheAntwan Eady, illustrated by London LaddA Southern family returns to a special table throughout the year for traditions and celebrations. Around it, they mark a golden anniversary, Juneteenth, a wedding, and the arrival of a new baby sister. The gatherings show family members coming together across seasons and occasions. The story also connects this shared table and the family’s traditions with Gullah Geechee culture and community.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Waiting for Winter: A True Story of Resilience and Joy in the Face of Climate ChangeStephen Gorman, illustrated by Stephen GormanThis nonfiction picture book follows a group of polar bears in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The bears depend on winter for sustenance through the rest of the year, yet they must wait longer for that season to arrive. The book uses photographs by wildlife photographer Stephen Gorman to examine this changing pattern and its connection to climate change. It also includes a guide with ideas and discussion prompts for conversations about changes in Earth’s climate.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
I Am Not Your Hat!Lisa Bentley, illustrated by Lisa BentleyBert and Dot are close friends, though Bert is a large, talkative bird and Dot is small and quiet. Dot protects Bert’s secret by sitting on his head. When other birds assume Dot is Bert’s hat, Bert accepts their praise and the attention it brings. Dot eventually flies away, leaving Bert to face the secret and the loss of his friend. He must try to repair their friendship and be more honest about himself.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details