Kids Book Index
Ying Chang Compestine, illustrated by Joy Ang
This version of Little Red Riding Hood places Little Red in a village near the Great Wall in China. Rather than a woodsman and the familiar wolf story, the tale is told as a different account, with a gentle wolf narrating. Little Red trains in kung fu and faces a dragon, reshaping the classic fairy tale through a Chinese setting.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Blurp’s Book of MannersCindy Derby, illustrated by Cindy DerbyPicklepop is teaching an etiquette lesson when she spills a bucket of paint and a living paint blob appears. Blurp is not frightening or wicked, but the messy creature repeatedly interrupts the lesson with paint splatters, burps, and other distractions. As Picklepop tries to continue teaching manners, Blurp turns the session upside down and may have something to teach the etiquette coach in return.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile Text Measure AD610LATOS Book Level 4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Don’t Hug the QuokkaDaniel Errico, illustrated by Mia PowellA quokka may look cute, but it does not want to be hugged. It says no, introducing consent through an animal’s response to unwanted touch. The book stresses asking before a hug and makes clear that a hug should happen only when the other person agrees. Even adorable creatures can reject physical contact. Its central encounter distinguishes appearance from permission.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile Text Measure AD450LATOS Book Level 3.1On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Pumpkin and MeAlicia Acosta, illustrated by Mercè GalíAfter the narrator’s dog, Pumpkin, dies, sadness fills the home. The next day, the narrator feels followed by a dark cloud, with sore, tearful eyes and a tight feeling around the heart. The story addresses the loss of a pet and grief, while also turning to the memories connected with Pumpkin. It follows one family’s emotional response after the dog’s death.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details