Kids Book Index
Diane Muldrow, illustrated by Tiffany Chen
On Halloween, cats move through streets of carved pumpkins, intending to startle trick-or-treaters. Amid flashing lights, costumes, and crowds, one kitten becomes frightened and lost. Unsure which way to go, she must find her way through the busy celebration and decide whether she can join the other cats’ festivities. The story sets her fear against a night of feline Halloween activity.
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Whose Egg Is That?Darrin LundeThis nonfiction guessing game pairs seven eggs with the animals that laid them. Color, shape, and texture provide clues, while double-page spreads show the animals in their natural habitats. The book connects each animal, its eggs, and its habitat, and includes information about the animals’ ways of surviving. Readers are invited to work out the parent of each egg before the answer is revealed. Back matter extends the information beyond the main guessing-game pages.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Big CheeseJory John, illustrated by Pete OswaldThe Big Cheese considers himself unsurpassed and makes sure others know it. Expecting to take first place in the annual Cheese-cathlon, he meets Wedge Wedgeman, a quiet newcomer who finishes ahead of him. The competition makes the boastful cheese confront losing and consider whether being the best is the most important thing. It follows a food-character cast through rivalry, disappointment, and humility.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile Text Measure AD420LATOS Book Level 2.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
MOLLY’S TUXEDOVicki Johnson, illustrated by Gillian ReidMolly is preparing for school picture day and wants a portrait to display at home. She decides that a tuxedo is how she wants to look for the occasion. Her mother prefers that Molly wear a dress, while Molly asks to wear her brother’s tuxedo instead. As the day approaches, Molly must choose the outfit that feels right to her.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details