Kids Book Index
Byron Barton, illustrated by Byron Barton
Jim the cat introduces the places he likes best in and around his house. The book explores rooms and other parts of a home through the cat’s point of view, moving between indoor and outdoor spaces. As Jim names his favorite spots, the story becomes a simple tour of the setting where he lives.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Be a FriendSalina Yoon, illustrated by Salina YoonDennis is a boy who communicates through mime and expresses himself in unusual ways. He enjoys pretending to be a tree, but his way of communicating leaves him isolated when other children do not include him. A change begins when someone responds to the imaginary ball he is playing with. The story follows Dennis as a shared act of imagination opens a path toward friendship and recognition.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
QuackersLiz Wong, illustrated by Liz WongQuackers is a cat who has been raised by ducks and assumes that he is one of them, even though he dislikes several duck activities and sometimes feels misunderstood. After meeting Mittens, a barn cat, he joins the other cats and feels that he belongs there. He enjoys their food and mouse-chasing, but later misses his former life and friends. Quackers comes to understand that he can be both duck and cat while also being himself.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD530LATOS Book Level 2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
My New Mom & MeRenata Galindo, illustrated by Renata GalindoA puppy narrates his first experiences after coming to live with an adoptive mother who is a striped cat. Nervous at first, he discovers that he has his own room and that his new mother cares for him, including when her rules make him angry. The puppy worries that they look different and paints stripes on himself to match her. His mother gently removes the paint and tells him that she likes their differences. Their story recognizes the uncertainty and adjustment faced by both a child and parent in a new family.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details