GRADE K BOOKS
Rita and Ralph’s Rotten Day written by Carmen Agra Deedy* and illustrated by Pete Oswald After a game of sticks and
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A Sled for Gabo written by Emma Otheguy* and illustrated by Ana Ramírez González*
stones, Rita and Ralph’s close friendship sours, with each one meaning to apologize but
On his first-ever snowy day, Gabo wants to go sledding with the other children in the neighborhood. There’s only one issue: Gabo doesn’t have a sled! As he asks people around town for a sled, he learns that he
saying the opposite. Rita and Ralph must learn how to meet in the middle—literally and figuratively—to become best friends again. What Can You Do With a Paleta?/¿Qué puedes hacer con una paleta? written by Carmen Tafolla* and illustrated by Magaly Morales*
doesn’t need to have the best sled or the best boots to have the best snow day ever—he needs his resourcefulness and a good friend to share the day with.
In this bilingual book, a child playfully describes all the things she can do with paletas, or ice pops. She can make art with them, play with her little brother, and use paletas to cool off on a hot day. Readers will appreciate the versatility of this special treat.
Here, Kitty, Kitty/¡Ven gatita, ven! written by Pat Mora* and illustrated by Maribel Suárez*
In this bilingual picture book, when the new kitten wants to play, the whole family gets involved! She hides all over the house: under the bed, in the closet, and behind Grandma’s shoes. Once the family finds her, the game starts all over again.
Maria Had a Little Llama/María Tenía Una Llamita written and illustrated by Angela Dominguez*
In this Peruvian spin on the classic nursery rhyme “Mary Had a Little Lamb,” Maria must figure out to what to do when her llama follows her everywhere.
Scholastic Rising Voices: Books Elevating Latino Stories: Grade K Books | Back to Top | 6 *Denotes an author or illustrator of Latino descent † Comparable substitutes will be provided for titles no longer available.
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