Kids Book Index
Joyce Schriebman, illustrated by Gila von Meissner
Oliver 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.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Old Clothes for Dinner?!Nathalie AlonsoMagaly enjoys the Cuban food her abuela cooks after arriving from Havana. But when she hears that dinner will be ropa vieja, she mistakes the Spanish name for “old clothes” and is horrified at the thought. This bilingual family story follows the misunderstanding around a Cuban dish and the mix-up it creates at mealtime.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Bear’s Lost GlassesLeo Timmers, illustrated by Leo TimmersBear cannot find his glasses and believes he left them at Giraffe’s house. As he travels there, he notices animals he had not seen before, including an elephant, crocodile, flamingo, and deer. Bear mistakes ordinary objects for these exotic animals because his missing glasses are actually sitting on top of his head. His search leads to unexpected encounters and a surprising realization.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Pascal the Very Hungry PenguinNishani Reed, illustrated by Junissa BiandaPascal the Very Hungry Penguin is a rhyming adventure by Nishani Reed. Pascal loves curry, and after he tastes Nabil’s biriyani rice, he chooses to leave the zoo with Nabil. Published by Nosy Crow in 2024, the book turns Pascal’s response to a meal into a journey from the zoo to Nabil’s home. The penguin’s decision follows directly from tasting the rice.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details