Kids Book Index
Jon Agee, illustrated by Jon Agee
A determined girl goes to the Copley County Animal Shelter seeking a dog. The shelter manager offers a series of substitutes, including an aardvark, lizard, goose, and weasel, but she declines every one. Their repeated exchanges create the comedy as she holds to her original request. The girl eventually leaves with an unexpected pet, after recognizing the animal that is right for her.
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Goodbye, Friend! Hello, Friend!Cori Doerrfeld, illustrated by Cori DoerrfeldOn her first day of school, Stella says a tearful farewell to her mother before meeting Charlie, a classmate who welcomes her. The two become friends over the course of the year. Their activities are framed by recurring departures and arrivals, including moments of fun, comfort, and trying again after nearly giving up. As seasons change, the story presents endings and beginnings as linked parts of friendship and everyday life.Under FiveLexile Text Measure 290LATOS Book Level 1.8On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Trucker and TrainHannah StarkTrucker is a big rig who enjoys ruling the road with his size, strength, and loud horn. Other vehicles react as he rushes past and expects their admiration. When a crisis occurs, Trucker must decide whether to continue bullying or choose kindness. The story also sets Trucker beside a larger, more powerful train, stirring jealousy and questions about being feared or appreciated.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD510LATOS Book Level 3.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
In Every House, On Every StreetJess HitchmanA biracial family spends a day at home together, with laughter, love, games, and quieter moments. The parents teach the children how to bake, and the family also sings and talks together. The story presents home as a place where both laughter and tears can be part of family life. Through its everyday scenes, it focuses on the activities and relationships that fill a household.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details