Kids Book Index
Jessica Young
A child divides time between the homes of two loving parents. In each home, the child finds opportunities for individual activities, attention, exploration, and creativity. The story asks whether love can stay constant as a family changes, while childlike drawings keep the focus on the protagonist’s point of view and experience of having two homes.
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D Is for DogEm LynasA varied group of dogs introduces letters of the alphabet through their energetic, distinctly dog-like behavior. The dogs get muddy, leap and lollop, and one hides beneath a bed with a slipper. Rhyming text follows their activities, while humorous illustrations show the pack in motion. Back matter includes a list of dog breeds, extending the book’s focus on its canine cast.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Abuelita’s Gift: A Día de Muertos StoryMariana Ríos RamírezJulieta looks forward to Día de Muertos, when she expects Abuelita’s spirit to visit during the family celebration. Wanting to honor her grandmother, she searches for the right present but cannot decide what gift will suit. As the celebration unfolds, Julieta discovers a personal way to maintain a lasting connection with the grandmother who has died. A Spanish glossary and additional back matter accompany the story.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Two TogetherBrendan WenzelCat and Dog travel toward home together, following what appears to be a direct route. Their journey turns into a series of wild adventures, and each animal encounters the world from a different point of view. As Cat and Dog continue home, the story centers on their shared journey, differing ways of seeing, and discoveries along the route. The illustrations combine acrylic, watercolor, colored pencil, and digital finishing.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD240LATOS Book Level 2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details