Kids Book Index
Kelly Wu, illustrated by Kelly Wu
A girl and her family spend the final hours of their beloved dog’s life together. The story moves between past and present, holding memories of their time with the dog alongside the family’s goodbye. Soft, introspective illustrations accompany this picture book about a pet’s death, family love, and the lasting place of everyday shared experiences.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Not PerfectMaya MyersDot compares herself with family members whose accomplishments seem perfect: a blue-ribbon painting, a spelling-bee tie, and a tae kwon do black belt. Her own attempts produce unusual cupcakes, squeaky piano notes, and near misses in soccer. Frustrated by errors, she takes on a school art project while worrying about her friend Sam’s standard of perfection. Dot’s efforts confront the gap between trying hard and getting everything right.Under FiveWord Count 839On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A Maleta Full of TreasuresNatalia SylvesterDulce eagerly awaits Abuela’s visit, three years after the last one. Abuela arrives with suitcases carrying candies and gifts from relatives, along with reminders of Peru. But the visit ends, and Abuela must pack to leave again. Dulce decides to gather things to send to cousins who have not met their relatives in the United States. Before departing, Abuela gives Dulce another surprise, a reminder that their bond reaches across the distance between their homes.Under FiveLexile Text Measure AD760LATOS Book Level 4.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Yaya and the SeaKaren Good MarableOn spring’s opening day, a Black girl observes her mother and aunties making ceremonial offerings to the ocean. The family travels from the city to the shore in search of renewal. Acrylic-and-oil paintings accompany this account of an ocean ritual, sisterhood, and the natural world. An author’s note provides additional context.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details