Kids Book Index
Greg Pizzoli
Frank is an odd duckling in a family of ducks. Unlike the rest of his family, he faces an unfamiliar world when a lurking fox threatens them. As he tries to bring his family to safety, Frank draws on courage he did not know he had and comes to recognize his own distinct identity. This animal adventure follows a duck and his family as they confront danger.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Old Clothes for Dinner?!Nathalie AlonsoMagaly enjoys the Cuban food her abuela cooks after arriving from Havana. But when she hears that dinner will be ropa vieja, she mistakes the Spanish name for “old clothes” and is horrified at the thought. This bilingual family story follows the misunderstanding around a Cuban dish and the mix-up it creates at mealtime.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Arlo Needs GlassesBarney SaltzbergArlo is a shaggy dog who enjoys playing catch until he can no longer see the ball. His experience leads him to glasses and a different way to play. The story follows Arlo as he discovers that glasses change what he can see and help him return to activities he loves. Arlo’s journey centers on vision, play, and adapting to a new need.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile Text Measure 157LATOS Book Level 1.5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Luigi, the Spider Who Wanted to Be a KittenMichelle Knudsen, illustrated by Kevin HawkesLuigi is a large, hairy spider looking for a home with dim corners where he can hide. After waking, he finds a woman reaching toward him and declaring that she wants a kitten, which she names Luigi. Accustomed to solitude, web-spinning, and dangling, he initially resists her attention. Another account describes Luigi as posing as a kitten and raises whether he can maintain that role.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile Text Measure 511LATOS Book Level 3.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details