Awards and Honors2018-2019 Great Lakes Great Book Award Winner, Grades K-1
2018 Randolph Caldecott Medal Honor
2018 Charlotte Zolotow Award Highly Commended
Capitol Choices 2018, Birth to Age Seven CCBC Choices 2018 Choice: Picture Books for Young Children
ALSC Notable Children’s Books 2018, Younger
Parents’ Choice Award Winner: Picture Book, Gold School Library Journal’s Best Books of 2017, Picture Books
Horn Book Fanfare List 2017, Picture Books
New York Public Library Best Books for Kids 2017
2017 CYBILS Award Winner, Fiction Picture Books
Topics Cats. Kittens. Friendship. Animals. Social issues. Death and dying. Multigenerational family.
Lexile AD370L
Trim Size 8 1/2" x 9"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2017-02-28
JLG Release Date Jul 2017
Minimum grade 0
Maximum grade 2
Reading level Elementary
Format Print
Kindergarten Plus (Grades K-2)
Kindergarten Plus
Kindergarten Plus (Grades K-2)
For Grades K-2
Thoughtfully curated titles designed to support early literacy development for kindergarten learners and beyond. Books feature simple text, engaging art, and age-appropriate themes that build comprehension and confidence. Ideal for read aloud or read along experiences, these titles support foundational literacy skills while keeping young readers actively engaged.
14 books per Year
$294.00 per Year
Interests
Picture Books, Early Literacy, Storytime / Read Alouds