Kids Book Index
Luca Tortolini
A girl finds an unusual dog and keeps the animal hidden. The dog becomes a valued playmate, but the girl is devastated when it goes missing. Her search does not end with that loss: she later finds a cat and then encounters another surprise. Soft, jewel-toned watercolor illustrations accompany this story of a child, an unexpected animal companion, disappearance, and discovery.
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This Is a StoryJohn SchuThis book traces a path from a word on a page to a page in a book, then to a book waiting on a shelf. It is an ode to libraries, librarians, young readers, and the experience of finding a book that matters. The story celebrates reading and the possibility held by books waiting to be discovered. Watercolor and pastel artwork creates an immersive visual setting for this exploration of books and library life.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Apart, Together: A Book about TransformationLinda Booth SweeneyA picture book about how separate things can combine and become something new. Its examples include blue and yellow making green, bees and flowers producing honey, and soap mixed with water becoming foam. Bright, energetic full-page illustrations accompany the idea that parts can create a different whole when they come together.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
My Dog Just Speaks SpanishAndrea Cáceres, illustrated by Andrea CáceresAurora has a dog that responds only when spoken to in Spanish. In a new country, the language gap does not prevent Aurora and her dog from understanding one another or sharing affection. The story centers on their relationship and on Spanish as part of their life in unfamiliar surroundings. Digital illustrations accompany this account of communication, love, and a dog whose responses remain tied to one language.Under FiveLexile Text Measure 261LATOS Book Level 2.1On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details