Kids Book Index
Alison Hughes
A girl describes her mixed-breed dog as being assembled from leftovers and mismatched pieces. The pet has a short tail, unequal paws, and a long drooly snout. In her imagination, this unusual combination creates her ideal dog, complete with an enormous heart. The account treats the dog's traits as the parts that make it special. Ink-and-watercolor illustrations accompany the girl's tribute to her pet.
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The Mouse and the MoonGabriel Alborozo, illustrated by Gabriel AlborozoA small mouse lives alone in a dark, wild wood, with the moon as his only friend. Wanting to meet the moon, he follows the full moon on his way through the wood. Instead of meeting the moon directly, the mouse discovers a surprising new friend and realizes that he is not alone after all. The changing mood of the story is reflected in pen, ink, and watercolor illustrations.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Very Fluffy Kitty, PapillonA. N. Kang, illustrated by A. N. KangPapillon is such a fluffy cat that he is lighter than air. His owner attempts to keep him from floating away, but Papillon wants to fly. The cat needs a creative answer and a new friend to prevent his airborne escapes. Another account describes him floating away in search of adventure and a route home. Understated, expressive illustrations portray Papillon's predicament.Under FiveLexile Text Measure 221LATOS Book Level 1.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Steam Train, Dream Train : ColorsSherri Duskey RinkerSteam Train, Dream Train: Colors follows a train made up of cars in different rainbow colors. A lively crew of animals travels with the train as the book presents the colors through its cars and rhyming text. The journey combines trains, animal passengers, and vivid color-focused scenes. Its cozy rhymes and illustrations frame the colors as part of the train’s nighttime, dreamlike world.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD720LATOS Book Level 4.6On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details