Kids Book Index
Bob Raczka
This exploration of identity considers the many ways a person relates to the world. Its text and illustrations use imaginative images and metaphors to portray people as both distinct individuals and members of a wider world community. It includes dreams and fears among the parts of a person's experience, while inviting people to share their own stories and listen to others.
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10 CatsEmily Gravett, illustrated by Emily GravettTen kittens play while their mother sleeps, pouncing, batting, and swatting around buckets of paint. Their games leave both the kittens and their sleeping mother covered in color. When Mama Cat wakes, the play changes into bath time. The picture book also incorporates counting, colors, and spot-the-difference pages.Ages 02–04Word Count 33On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Catside Up, Catside Down: A Book of PrepositionsAnna Hrachovec, illustrated by Anna HrachovecThis picture book uses photographed knitted cats to introduce prepositions. Each colorful cat is placed in relation to another object, letting its position express a preposition while the cats’ quirky behavior shapes the scenes. The book joins a playful cat premise with an early language concept, using knitted feline figures and their changing locations as the focus of every example.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
You Go FirstAriel BernsteinCat and Duck wait in line for a large, curving slide. As they get nearer to the front, Cat imagines possible mishaps and becomes increasingly worried. Cat’s fears begin to affect Duck as well. The book asks whether Cat can move past that fear and help Duck enjoy the new slide. Its action stays with the two animal friends as they face the challenge together.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details