Kids Book Index
Art Spiegelman
A wizard’s magic turns a dog into something with pages: a book that is also a dog. It has a tail, barks, and can go home with its reader, but it will not leave messes on a carpet or smell like a wet dog. The premise plays with the usual distinction between an animal and a book, including the idea of a dog made through three-dimensional art.
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Arlo Needs GlassesBarney SaltzbergArlo is a shaggy dog who enjoys playing catch until he can no longer see the ball. His experience leads him to glasses and a different way to play. The story follows Arlo as he discovers that glasses change what he can see and help him return to activities he loves. Arlo’s journey centers on vision, play, and adapting to a new need.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile Text Measure 157LATOS Book Level 1.5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
RhythmJackie Azúa Kramer, illustrated by Taia MorleyOne girl watches her community change with the seasons. Her town was once vibrant but is now affected by unemployment and food insecurity, and she observes its shifting rhythm as the year passes. The story places a child’s seasonal observations alongside the challenges facing the people around her, with resilience and hope at its center.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Oy, Santa!Joyce Schriebman, illustrated by Gila von MeissnerOliver Overstreet, a Jewish biracial child, talks with Santa about Christmas and Hanukkah. He explains that the two holidays are not connected, while the story makes room for Jewish joy, friendship, and distinct traditions. Set during the holiday season, the book brings Christmas and Hanukkah into the same conversation without treating them as the same celebration.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details