Kids Book Index
Lau Moraiti, illustrated by Lau Moraiti
Rain in Uruguay brings a family together in the kitchen to make tortas fritas, a traditional fried sweet flatbread. While raindrops fall outside, the family prepares the treat and fills the home with its scent. The story centers on the shared making and eating of a food connected to a cherished Uruguayan culinary tradition.
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Bea's Balikbayan Box of TreasuresChristine Alemshah, illustrated by Dream ChenSeven-year-old Bea and her Filipina-American family prepare a balikbayan box for relatives in the Philippines. Over months, they collect particular gifts, including food for Tito Rico, lotion for Tita Alma, and bubble wands, chocolates, and stuffed animals for Bea’s cousins. Once the box is sent, Bea waits for its overseas journey to finish. Through the tradition, she learns how sending a box can maintain a connection with faraway family.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
George & Lenny Are AlwaysJon Agee, illustrated by Jon AgeeGeorge, a rabbit, and Lenny, a bear, are best friends who spend all their time together. Lenny begins to tire of their constant closeness and tries playing by himself. His experiment with solitude helps him recognize the value of both independent time and time shared with George. The story follows the friends as they work out how being close can include making room for each other.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Ramon Fellini the Dog DetectiveGuilherme Karsten, illustrated by Guilherme KarstenAfter a boy’s aquarium is attacked and his fish is frightened, Ramon Fellini takes the case. The dog detective wears a cat costume while searching for the culprit, convinced that a cat is responsible. His questions and methods raise doubts about his motives, even as he promises to reveal the truth. Clues are placed in the artwork as the mystery unfolds.Librarian Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details