Ava Lin, One of a Kind

Description: First grader Ava Lin wants to fill her kindness bucket and earn tickets so she can get the narwhal eraser, but she learns that doing nice things to get tickets may not be the same as being kind.

Review Quotes: With sweet illustrations throughout, Ava's hilarious lists and her excitability are sure to win over emerging readers. A great choice for fans of Dawn Quigley's JoJo Makoons: The Used-to-Be Best Friend (2021) and Abby Hanlon's Dory Fantasmagory (2014), readers will look forward to more of Ava's adventures and learning opportunities.
--Booklist

Ava's quirky habits, like keeping bits of food in her pockets and "meeping" like an alien instead of saying yes, make her an especially endearing and believable six-year-old. A sweet and engaging story about friendship and kindness, perfect for any collection.
--School Library Journal