Kids Book Index
Caroline Magerl
Maya spots a cat on a rooftop and uses a can of fish to coax it down. With another can, she tries to help Cat find its home, going from door to door. Then Cat takes the lead from Maya’s bicycle basket, guiding her through town, across a park, along the shore, and onto a pier. At a houseboat, Cat reunites with Fritz and Irma. Maya feels sad afterward, but the story holds a warm surprise for her.
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Max AttacksKathi AppeltMax is a cat determined to catch the fish in a bowl of water. His paws and legs are always ready to pounce, but other things repeatedly take his attention: catnip birds, dirty socks, dangling shoelaces, and whatever else crosses his path. Though he keeps returning to the fish, Max is easily pulled into new targets and attacks around the house. Rhyming text follows his restless cat behavior as the brightly colored fish remain a recurring counterpoint to his distractions. The story centers on Max’s energetic attempts, interruptions, and return to the bowl.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD490LATOS Book Level 2.1On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Crab Cake: Turning the Tide TogetherAndrea TsurumiOcean creatures go about their usual lives until a ship releases a huge load of trash into the water. Crab has been baking cakes, which draw the animals out of hiding after the pollution disaster. Supported by food and by checking in with one another, the animals make a plan to return the garbage to the people who dumped it. The group responds collectively to the damaged water.Picture Books for Young ChildrenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Spencer’s New PetJessie SimaSpencer’s new pet is a bright red balloon dog. He teaches it tricks, cuddles it, brings it to the veterinarian, and takes it to the park. When Spencer loses his grip on its leash, the balloon rises above the park and drifts into a birthday party. Told without words in three parts, the black-and-white illustrations reserve color for the balloon dog. As it moves through the park and party, sharp dangers appear: a dog’s tooth, an eagle’s talons, a carousel horn, candles, a piñata stick, and a game pin. Spencer retrieves the dog as it comes back down.Picture Books for Young ChildrenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details