Kids Book Index
Lisa Mantchev, illustrated by Taeeun Yoo
At Pet Club, a girl and her pet giraffe discover that being welcome is not the same as being able to take part in every activity. The giraffe cannot fit into the club’s treehouse, and the pair are often more different than alike. In response, the Pet Club members work together to change their space so it can welcome and accommodate everyone.
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Over and Under the Coral ReefKate Messner, illustrated by Christopher Silas NealThis nonfiction picture book explores a Caribbean coral reef and the animals that live above the water, on the reef, and beneath it. It includes an author’s note and back matter about the featured animals, along with further-reading resources and websites. The book is part of Kate Messner’s Over and Under series.Grades K–2ATOS Book Level 4.2AR Interest Level LG K-3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
E-I-UFO: Old MacDonald Had a FarmZach von Zonk, illustrated by Benjamin ChaudThis picture book reworks the song “Old MacDonald Had a Farm” as a space adventure. An alien takes Old MacDonald’s farm animals away in a UFO, leaving Old MacMartian with cows, pigs, sheep, and other noisy, hungry, mischievous barnyard passengers aboard a spaceship. The story uses rhyming, song-based wordplay and follows the chaos the animals create alongside Old MacMartian and his three-eyed dog.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Vida: The Mice, the Cat, and the AlebrijeDuncan Tonatiuh, illustrated by Duncan TonatiuhIn the lively mouse city of Mousetepec, a growing cat-shaped shadow causes fear and empties the marketplace. Mouse siblings Vida and Máximo make a plan to protect their town. After a colorful alebrije appears in a dream, it helps them face the dangerous cat. This original fable draws on Mexican folk art and culture as the siblings confront a threat with courage and imagination.Kids Favorites — K–2nd GradeLexile Text Measure 580LATOS Book Level 3.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details