Kids Book Index
Josh Funk, illustrated by Billy Yong
A little girl wakes to find that the letter R has disappeared, turning her pet ferret into “pet feet.” The missing letter disrupts the town and transforms familiar words. Through wordplay, the story follows the girl as she hopes the vanished letters can be found and the alphabet can return to normal.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
HANA’S HUNDREDS OF HIJABSRazeena Omar Gutta, illustrated by Manal MirzaHana has a huge collection of hijabs in many colors, patterns, and styles. She styles her hijab, making the collection central to the story. This problem-solving story addresses identity and creativity, as well as pride in culture and traditions. It explores the many ways Hana’s hijabs differ in color, pattern, and style, connecting those choices to cultural traditions and to the identity presented in the story.Grades K–2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
WAYS TO MAKE FRIENDSJairo Buitrago, illustrated by Mariana Ruiz JohnsonA toad sets out to make a friend, experimenting with many approaches along the way. Some of his attempts are straightforward, while others are notably odd. The book frames his quest as a tongue-in-cheek guide to friendship, following what happens as he looks for connection. His quirky efforts also lead him toward discoveries about being alone and relating to others, balancing solitude with the wish to form a friendship.Grades K–2Lexile Text Measure AD560LATOS Book Level 3.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
TÍA FORTUNA’S NEW HOME: A JEWISH CUBAN JOURNEYRuth BeharEstrella spends a day helping her Tía Fortuna leave her longtime Miami apartment and move to an assisted-living community. As they pack, Tía Fortuna explains why particular belongings matter to her Cuban and Jewish heritage. Together, aunt and niece say goodbye to the old home while facing the beginning of Tía Fortuna’s life in a new place. The story connects family possessions, heritage, moving, and the meaning of home.Grades K–2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details