Kids Book Index
Shannon Hale
Kitty, a young cat, thinks she could be a unicorn and wants to play as one. Her friends make fun of those games, putting pressure on their friendship and on Kitty’s view of herself. Bright candy-colored illustrations add humor to a story centered on friendship, imagination, and accepting who you are.
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Black and WhiteDebora VogrigBlack and White have contrasting preferences and habits. White wants to go out into the world and keep things orderly, while Black prefers staying beneath the bed and is playful and creative. Their differences initially make getting along difficult, but Black invites White to collaborate. Together they create bold images that include zebras, a chessboard, and piano keys. The story explores opposites, difference, and what can happen when two contrasting figures work together.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
1 2 3 Cats: A Cat Counting BookLesléa NewmanCats lead this rhyming counting book from one through twelve. Across the illustrated spreads, felines take part in a range of cat-centered activities as the numbers increase. The book introduces a dozen quantities through groups of cats, pairing counting with verse and animal images. Sumi ink on watercolor paper provides the artwork for this sequence of numbers, rhymes, and cats.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Jenny Mei Is SadTracy Subisak, illustrated by Tracy SubisakJenny Mei conceals her sadness behind smiles. Her Black friend notices what she is feeling and attempts to help by listening with care. The story centers on a friendship in which one child’s sadness is recognized rather than overlooked. Its artwork uses India ink, watercolor, pastel, and colored-pencil media.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details