Kids Book Index
Charlotte Cheng, illustrated by Amber Ren
A stray dog wanders through Taipei's night market, a place filled with sights and food scents. The dog is named Gogo and rests on a stoop, where sweet and spicy smells reach him on the breeze. During the nighttime visit, Gogo finds friendship and perhaps a home. Written by Charlotte Cheng and published in May 2023, the book was released by Penguin Young Readers Group.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Something Happened to Our Planet: Kids Tackle the Climate CrisisMarianne Celano, Marietta Collins, illustrated by Bhagya MadanasingheA narrator works with friends on efforts intended to help the planet. Their action at school is to campaign for reusable plates, making a specific change to how meals can be served. The book places that effort within the climate crisis and depicts young people acting together at school. Marianne Celano and Marietta Collins wrote this 40-page book, published in 2023.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
See the Ghost: Three Stories About Things You Cannot SeeDavid LaRochelle, illustrated by Mike WohnoutkaMax the dog and Baby Cakes the cat appear in three stories about unseen forces and creatures. A ghost eager to scare others has an encounter with a mirror, while the wind disrupts a picnic by blowing leaves, the dog, and other things off the page. A tiny fairy with an errant wand also enters the action. Each episode plays with things the characters cannot see.Teacher Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Danbi’s Favorite DayAnna KimDanbi looks forward to inviting her friends to celebrate Children’s Day in the way she knew in Korea. She anticipates kites, tigers, and magic train rides, but the gathering takes place as a picnic behind her parents’ deli and does not match her plans. When the celebration falters, Danbi uses creativity to try to rescue the day for her friends. Her Korean celebration traditions shape what she hopes to share.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile Text Measure AD550LATOS Book Level 3.6On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details