Kids Book Index
Brian Lies
Farmer Evan and his dog share daily life, including ice cream and the care of their flourishing garden. After the dog dies, Evan lets the garden become overgrown with weeds. Later, a pumpkin vine appears in the untended garden and brings him new hope. The story follows Evan’s companionship with his dog, his grief, and the change that begins with new growth.
This book appears on 5 reading lists across 2 editions from 5 organizations.
Strongheart: Wonder Dog of the Silver ScreenCandace FlemingBased on a true story set in the silent-film era, Strongheart follows Etzel, a German police dog acquired by director Larry Trimble. Renamed Strongheart, he gradually learns to trust and becomes a natural performer in films. After accusations that he attacked a girl, the dog must use his acting ability to prove his innocence. The story traces his transformation from a trained police dog to a silent-movie star in the 1920s.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Carmela Full of WishesMatt de la PeñaOn her birthday, Carmela is old enough to accompany her big brother on family errands around their neighborhood. She rides her scooter while he pushes a cart through stops including a laundromat, locksmith shop, and bodega. When she finds a dandelion, he tells her to make a wish before blowing its seeds away. Carmela imagines wishes for her parents, but falls and crushes the flower before choosing one. Her brother later takes her to the sea, where drifting dandelion seeds give her another chance to wish.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 630LATOS Book Level 4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A Big Mooncake for Little StarGrace LinLittle Star helps her mother make a large mooncake, but she is meant to wait before eating it. Unable to resist, she begins taking small bites. As Little Star gradually eats the mooncake her mother baked, the story explains the changing phases of the moon. Grace Lin wrote and illustrated this picture book.All readersLexile Text Measure AD430LATOS Book Level 2.2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details