Kids Book Index
Karla Arenas Valenti, illustrated by Ana Ramírez González
On her first school day in a new country, María Mariposa finds a butterfly at her windowsill, a gift that has arrived from Mexico. The butterfly brings magic and recalls memories of home. María feels filled with those memories and butterfly wings, and knows who she is. The story follows the butterfly’s effect on her confidence as she enters this unfamiliar setting.
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Alpacas Make Terrible LibrariansKristi Mahoney, illustrated by Chantelle Thorne, Burgen ThorneA visit to the library brings an unexpected sight: the librarian has been replaced by an alpaca. The book presents that surprising change as its central situation, placing an animal in a library role associated with books and reading. The premise also sets up a humorous contrast between an alpaca and the work of a librarian. Kristi Mahoney wrote the book.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Merry Christmas ZooLola M. Schaefer, Lisa Eickholdt, illustrated by Laura WatkinsAt Christmas, a zoo becomes the setting for a holiday surprise for its animals. Drawing on real events and echoing the familiar framework of “The Night Before Christmas,” this picture book centers on the season’s sense of wonder and on giving. The story brings Christmas festivities to the zoo, where the animals receive a special seasonal surprise.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
CrankyPhuc Tran, illustrated by Pete OswaldCranky is a yellow crane truck having a bad mood. The other vehicles encourage him to talk about what he is feeling, and he eventually recognizes the worth of their advice. Colorful, animated illustrations and pun-filled text accompany this story about a construction vehicle working through difficult emotions with help from fellow machines.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details