Boys & Men - Kids Fiction

This is a story about Black fathers bonding with their sons.What child doesn't like to hang out with their loving dad? As this children's story depicts, Simeon always has fun adventures with Dad, especially outdoors. But before any fun-filled adventures are to be had,...

Attention World! Jay has something to say. Join him as he walks you through a few reasons why he is proud. Proud Brown Skin Too aims to promote self-awareness in young boys of color, shine a positive light on a proud father-son bond and...

"The Year 1400 opened with more than usual peacefulness in England. Only a few months before, Richard II--weak, wicked, and treacherous--had been dethroned, and Henry IV declared King in his stead. But it was only a seeming peacefulness, lasting but for a little while;...

Chad has a lot to talk about, but he can't stop yawning. Can you figure out what he's trying to say? A humorous peek at a day in the life of a young boy trying desperately to stay awake. This fun story has more...

Cut from AAA hockey last season, seventh-grader Hudson Pickle needs to make the basketball team this year. But, after having an asthma attack at the first tryout, his chances aren't looking good. His former best friend, Trevor, is also trying out. But he won't...

A rookie teacher returns to his alma mater, an all-boys Catholic high school, confident that he knows what to expect. He knows the legendary principal; he knows the routine. But he didn't know about the death threat, or the runaway student, or the attempted...

Jacob, Mohammed, and Simon are pumped about being the upperclassmen on the junior varsity soccer squad. But during tryouts, a talented newcomer named Trevor begins hotdogging it. The three friends begin a scheme to sabotage Trevor and put him in his place. But at...

Dylan has been looking forward to the Midwinter Meltdown Tournament for months. He knows this will be the year his hockey team wins. Then a pre-season injury takes him out of the game. Even though his wrist is healing, he's too weak to play....

Who has the worst jokes of all? Dads. This book is dedicated to the kids who put up with all the very, terribly, awfully, painfully, bad jokes from their dads! At the beginning of the book, you're met by a new friend whose Dad...

Enjoy this witty, heartwarming exploration of father-son relationships and growing up male in today's culture through the lens of a boy yearning to forge his own identity. Chuck Whipplethorp has a lot to live up to. He is Charles Whipplethorp the Fifth after all,...

The boys of Kings Row head to France with exes, rivalries, and secrets in this fun and hilarious novel by a New York Times bestselling author--inspired by the award-nominated comic series by C.S. Pacat and Johanna The Mad. The boys of Kings Row are...

"Kids of all stripes will identify with EllRay and his unwittingly hilarious antics."--Booklist Eight-year-old EllRay is down to one-and-a-half best friends, and his little sister points out the obvious: he needs more So EllRay decides to audition other boys for the part, the way...

Meet Feminist Baby Boy in this follow-up to the New York Times bestseller by two-time Emmy Award-winning author Loryn Brantz Feminist Baby shoots for the sky, Feminist Baby knows it's OK to cry Feminist Baby Boy loves learning, loves being himself, and knows the...

In 1936, the Heritage Press, a publisher of fine editions, commissioned Norman Rockwell to illustrate Mark Twain's Adventures of Tom Sawyer; four years later, they asked him to illustrate The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn as well. For each book, Rockwell created eight full-color paintings...

Laugh-aloud humor abounds when David can't resist bugging his big brother. In this funny romp, David careens from one mischievous antic to the next... until he finally wins his brother's approval.Little-brother antics have never been so endearing -- or true to life! David Shannon's...

Mechal Renee Roe, illustrator of Vice President Kamala Harris's Super Heroes Are Everywhere, creates a joyful, positive, read-together book celebrating boys with natural black hair that will have kids everywhere chanting: "I am born to be awesome!" When the stars shine, the world is...

National Book Award and Golden Kite Award WinnerA captivating novel about mental illness that lingers long beyond the last page, Challenger Deepis a heartfelt tour de force byNew York Timesbestselling author Neal Shusterman.Caden Bosch is on a ship that's headed for the deepest point...

FEATURED IN MS. MAGAZINE'S 15 BOOKS FOR KIDS THAT PROVE YOU CAN BE A FEMINIST AT ANY AGE Anastasia Higginbotham's What You Don't Know: A Story of Liberated Childhood delves into queerness, Blackness, and the love that dismantles whiteness. It's a book about knowing...

An empowering picture book that celebrates the idea that all children can be anything they choose There are so many ways for kids to be awesome. They can be smart, kind, bold, funny, and so many other things too With sweet, simple text and...

Can the Wildcats' quarterback lead his team to victory against their football rivals? The Huskies are the biggest and best team in the conference. The Wildcats lose to them every year. But with their new quarterback, Carlos, the coach thinks they have a chance...

Time will come and go, the years will fly away, but I'm so glad to be here while we enjoy today!Being a Dad is the best job of all! This heartfelt book explores all the amazing things Dad's get to do with their children...

Adventures, friendships, and faith-testers . . . all under the watchful eye of a great big God.The Tree Street Kids live on Cherry, Oak, Maple, and Pine, but their 1990s suburban neighborhood is more than just quiet, tree-lined streets. Jack, Ellison, Roger, and Ruthie...

Tight: Lately, Bryan's been feeling it in all kinds of ways . . . Bryan knows what's tight for him--reading comics, drawing superheroes, and hanging out with no drama. But drama is every day where he's from, and that gets him tight, wound up....

Frank and Joe must take the shine off a jewel thief who sends ominous riddles in this Hardy Boys adventure. First a priceless painting disappears from the museum; then two ancient samurai swords vanish from a private collection. A string of robberies has hit...

A reenactment battle marches into Bayport in this Hardy Boys adventure--a fresh approach to a classic series. Bayport goes back in time when a Revolutionary War-era battleship is discovered, along with a treasure trove of historic artifacts. To celebrate, the town stages a reenactment...

Hey, Boys Want to have some fun? Maybe learn how to land an airplane in an emergency? Or fight off an alligator? Escape from being tied up? How about taking a ride on one of America's scariest roller coasters? Learn how to make fake...

A missing dinosaur tooth makes for a massive investigation in this Hardy Brothers Secret Files Mystery. Frank and Joe are excited for their field trip to the Bayport Museum of Natural History with their science club. Not only will they get to see some...

In this second book of a fresh approach to a classic series, Frank and Joe track down violent pranksters. Rich girl Lindsay Peyton is throwing the biggest and best Sweet Sixteen bash that Bayport has ever seen. But her party planning is off to...

Ten-year-old Justin hates that his sisters and his mama are always fussing at him. They make him feel stupid because he can't clean his room or cook. But why should he? He'd rather be outside playing. After all, cooking and cleaning is just "women's...

This beautifully illustrated book takes Black boys through the alphabet from A-Z while highlighting positive characteristics that make boys special. It demonstrates love, affirmation, and beauty through its poetry and imagery. In these pages, you'll find simple words that are used to highlight deep...

A medieval faire brings the past to life--and a mystery to the present--in this Hardy Brothers Secret Files adventure. Frank and Joe Hardy are excited to visit the King Arthur Faire in Bayport. On Kid's Day, there are all kinds of special contests and...

A long-distance telephone call from Chet Morton's uncle summons Frank and Joe Hardy and their staunch pal Chet to a summer art school, located near old Fort Senandaga which is reputed to be inhabited by a ghost. The young detectives' assignment: recover two famous...

Following on from the success of Little One, from the same creative team comes Son, a declaration of love from parents to their son, with stunning art by award-winning illustrator Sonja WimmerThis book is an invitation to transmit to our offsprings the love we...

B is for Basketball is the perfect book for beginner youth basketball players. From the letter A to the letter Z, this book provides all the basics of basketball and covers the fundamentals of passing, shooting, Xs and Os, and so much more that...

Jack Blank confronts his destiny in this action-packed conclusion to the trilogy Publishers Weekly calls a "no-holds-barred adventure." Ever since Jack Blank learned that he came from the amazing country of the Imagine Nation, he's known that his fate could go down two very...

From NFL superstars Tiki and Ronde Barber, a story of teamwork and determination--in the classroom as well as on the field. The eighth-grade season couldn't be going better for the Barbers' team, the Hidden Valley Egales. Everything is off to a strong start--until one...

This picture book communicates the significance, necessity, and power of embraced joy in the face of a world riddled with trauma and oppression specifically as it relates to black and brown bodies. Additionally, this book embraces the beauty and need for black and brown...

Looking for an inspiring children's book to build self-esteem in boys? This is it Because I am Me: Positive Affirmations for Brown Boys uses positive affirmations designed to boost self-esteem and build confidence in readers.The character becomes self-assured by reciting powerful "I Am" statements...

Triggered by the disappearance of a brilliant young professor, this mystery takes the Hardy boys first to Kenworthy College, where they find a puzzling message on an examination paper. But then, a new clue is unearthed that sends the young detectives to the Honeycomb...

Newell's perfectly comfortable life is turned upside down when Mrs. Hendricks announces the upcoming school dance (Fart.) and he discovers his dad is dating his math teacher (Double Fart!), forcing Newell to embrace change and grow. At first, Newell is excited when Mrs. Hendricks...

A little boy joins his father at a construction site.Dad's helping to build a new school, and he takes his son to watch its progress. They see lots of machines at work: a dump truck, a backhoe, an earthmover, a giant grader, a steamroller,...

Alex Rider is now an IMDb TV/Amazon Original Series! Meet the orphan turned teen superspy who's saving the world one mission at a time--from #1 New York Times bestselling author! They said his uncle Ian died in a car accident. But Alex Rider knows...

The fourth book in the Iggy series about the lovable troublemaker from New York Times bestselling author of Ivy + Bean. Grownups are always changing the rules! When grown-ups make money, it's good. But when Iggy makes money, all of a sudden it's bad....

For fifty years, Encyclopedia Brown has been the best boy detective on the block and a favorite character for generations of middle-grade readers. Following the classic formula, this installment presents ten mysteries, complete with answers at the end of the book that allow the...

From award-winning author and illustrator Scot Ritchie comes this lively look at the journey of a West Coast tugboat towing a log boom, as seen through the eyes of a young boy. "I'm helping Dad on the tugboat. We're going to tow a log...

Having read every book in his tiny village, young Timo decides it is time to leave home and become a hero. And while that is easier said than done, Timo is determined to succeed. When he rescues an enchanted beast named Broof, Timo gains...

In The Missing Mitt, the boys must help their teammate find his lucky mitt before the last game, or their Little League season is doomedAuthor: Franklin W. DixonISBN-10: 1416993940ISBN-13: 9781416993940Publisher: Aladdin PaperbacksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/27/2010Pages: 112Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.18lbsSize: 7.60h x 5.54w x 0.32dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level:...

"A robust story of courage and danger" (Booklist). "A must for collectors of Cinderella variants" (Kirkus Reviews).Folklorist Shirley Climo retells an age-old Irish tale that's an unusual twist on the popular Cinderella fairy tale. As Creativiteach.com says: "What would have happened if Cinderella were...

With more than 2 million books sold, the Baseball Card Adventures bring the greatest players in history to life On October 1, 1932, during Game Three of the Chicago Cubs-New York Yankees World Series, Babe Ruth belted a long home run to straightaway centerfield....

This thrilling Newbery Medal-winning novel about the Revolutionary War is a classic of children's historical fiction.Fourteen-year-old Johnny Tremain, an apprentice silversmith with a bright future ahead of him, injures his hand in a tragic accident, forcing him to look for other work. In his...