Kids Book Index
Raúl the Third
El Toro and La Oink Oink form a lucha libre tag team. After a wrestling match, the two work together to clean the stadium and arena. The bilingual early reader includes Spanish phrases within its text and uses comic-book-style illustrations. Its clean-up adventure follows the pair as their wrestling partnership becomes practical teamwork after the event has ended.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 2 editions from 2 organizations.
Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of DoomMatthew SwansonAfter reading a fortune-cookie message, Ben Yokoyama believes that he has only one day left to live. Taking its advice literally, he creates a bucket list of unfinished tasks and long-held wishes, including building a model of the Taj Mahal and eating a whole cake. His list becomes increasingly outlandish as he gets into and out of trouble, takes risks, makes friendships, and comes to know neighbors.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 630LATOS Book Level 4.1On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The CapybarasAlfredo SoderguitA group of unfamiliar arrivals seeks shelter among hens, whose rules keep the newcomers apart. A chick and a young capybara form a friendship despite that separation. Their relationship unfolds as the animals confront difference and the possibility of living together as a community. The book uses a mostly black-and-white visual approach, with a small burst of color on every page.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD500LATOS Book Level 3.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Teaflet and Roog Make a MessJeanne BirdsallSiblings Teaflet and Roog plan a party they want to make especially memorable. Before it can happen, an inspector of neatness is due to examine every part of their disorderly house. The siblings must prepare while dealing with a home full of animals. Scenes are constructed with wool-and-wire figures, giving their party preparations and cleanliness inspection a handmade visual setting.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details