Kids Book Index
Joanna Cotler, illustrated by Joanna Cotler
A girl and her dog share a playful bond that reveals emotions and connections they have in common. The story considers both the pleasures of being human and the pleasures of being a dog, while drawing attention to their similarities. Through this comparison, it focuses on the relationship between a child and her pet and the feelings they share.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Nosotros Means Us: Un cuento bilingüe/ A Bilingual StoryPaloma Valdivia, illustrated by Paloma ValdiviaIn this bilingual picture book, a mother holds her child in her lap and voices lasting love. Their bond is expressed through comparisons between adult and young animals, including a sheep and lamb and a bear and cub. The text presents the parent-child relationship as enduring and secure. Mixed-media illustrations accompany this quiet exchange between mother and child.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Lost Package: A Lot Can Happen Between the Post Office and the DestinationRichard HoAfter an Asian American girl mails a package in New York City, it moves through postal processing and heads toward the airport. A pothole sends the box from a truck into a puddle. A Black boy finds it with his mother, notices a drawing of the Golden Gate Bridge, and takes it along when their family moves to San Francisco.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD330LATOS Book Level 2.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
I’ll Build You a Bookcase/Te haré tu propio libreroJean Ciborowski FaheyChildren and caregivers collaborate on creating bookcases and home libraries in this Spanish-English bilingual picture book. The story links building a place for books with discovering reading and sharing books with others. Its illustrations show children and adults from many racial and cultural backgrounds participating in that exchange. Acrylic and digital art accompanies the bilingual text, which presents reading as a gift passed between people at home and in the wider community.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details