Kids Book Index
Kiyo Tanaka, illustrated by Kiyo Tanaka, David Boyd
On her way home, a young Japanese girl meets a little figure visible only to her. She spends the afternoon playing with this mysterious, magical creature before she meets her father. The encounter unfolds within a single afternoon between the girl’s journey home and her reunion with him. Delicate black-and-white copperplate etchings depict the girl and the creature.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Itty-Bitty Kitty-CornShannon HaleKitty, a young cat, thinks she could be a unicorn and wants to play as one. Her friends make fun of those games, putting pressure on their friendship and on Kitty’s view of herself. Bright candy-colored illustrations add humor to a story centered on friendship, imagination, and accepting who you are.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD490LATOS Book Level 3.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Run, Little Chaski!: An Inka Trail AdventureMariana LlanosOn his first assignment, Little Chaski must take a message to the Inka king before sunset. His route becomes difficult when he pauses to assist several creatures that need help, putting his deadline at risk. The story follows his urgent mission and the troubles he encounters along the way. Stylized color illustrations accompany the tale, with a glossary, a map, and additional information about the Inka included.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Little Owl & the Big Tree: A Christmas StoryJonah WinterThis picture book retells a true Christmas story about a tiny owl discovered in the tree selected for the Rockefeller Center holiday display. The owl had lived in a tree before it was brought into the city, and the story considers how the small bird responds to its unfamiliar urban surroundings. It combines a holiday setting with the journey of an owl from a tree to Rockefeller Center.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details