Kids Book Index
Andrew Larsen, illustrated by Udayana Lugo
Bob is a cat whose story brings together people in his neighborhood. When Bob learns to ask for help, he helps create connection among neighbors, including people who might otherwise live alone. The book was inspired by an apartment cat named Georgia, whose presence connected people around her. It focuses on the ties that form through a cat, shared help, and neighborhood life.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
City BeetTziporah Cohen, illustrated by Udayana LugoCity Beet retells an older folktale in a humorous way. Victoria and a neighbor respond after a notice announces a community potluck. A huge beet resists being pulled up. The community must join forces to harvest it, bringing the old tale's problem into a community setting. Written by Tziporah Cohen, it was published in March 2023 by Sleeping Bear Press.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
See the Ghost: Three Stories About Things You Cannot SeeDavid LaRochelle, illustrated by Mike WohnoutkaMax the dog and Baby Cakes the cat appear in three stories about unseen forces and creatures. A ghost eager to scare others has an encounter with a mirror, while the wind disrupts a picnic by blowing leaves, the dog, and other things off the page. A tiny fairy with an errant wand also enters the action. Each episode plays with things the characters cannot see.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Just One FlakeTravis JonkerLiam goes out into a snowstorm with one goal: catching a perfect snowflake. He experiments with several approaches, including looking up with his tongue out and building a snowman so he can get closer to the falling snow. Each effort fails, while his search eventually leads to an unexpected discovery. The story follows Liam's wintertime curiosity and outdoor play.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details