Family - Kids Fiction

By day, kids know just what to do;they work to make a mess or two.But nighttime comes, and eyes do droop, as over them, their parents stoop;to kiss and hug just one more time, as they slip off to dreams sublime.There are so many...

In lilting verse and exuberant paintings, the first of Nancy White Carlstrom's and Bruce Degen's celebrated Jesse Bear books creates a special day not only for Jesse Bear, but for young children everywhere. What does a little bear wear while he romps through a...

The beloved author of Ms. Bixby's Last Day and Posted returns with a humorous and heartwarming story of family, friendship, and miniature golf. For as long as he can remember, Malcolm has never felt like he was good enough. Not for his parents, who...

It's Christmas time and Santa is almost here... IF you know how to catch him From the creators of the New York Times bestsellers How to Babysit a Grandpa and How to Babysit a Grandma comes an equally charming and hilarious holiday must-read After...

Recipient of a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Award A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2019 A young slave girl witnesses the heartbreak and hopefulness of her family and their plantation community when her brother escapes for freedom in this brilliantly conceived picture...

Gayle Forman's New York Times bestsellers If I Stay and Where She Went are now available in a boxed set In an instant, Mia's whole world is shattered. Now her life is only questions. What will happen if she leaves? If she loves? If...

Richard Scarry's Naughty Bunny is now back in print as a Little Golden Book!Beloved Richard Scarry has created one of his most endearingly naughty characters ever. Little bunny doesn't deliberately try to be naughty, but more often than not, that's exactly what happens. Whether...

"A space chase that would feel right at home in the world of Star Wars. Unexpectedly out of this world." --Kirkus Reviews From acclaimed author Sarah Prineas comes an action-packed, funny, and heartwarming outer-space adventure about a troublesome little shape-shifter on the run from...

A multicultural family story that celebrates kindness and differences. Lila is excited for her cousins Takeo and Rosie to visit. They're going to ride bikes, paint, and camp together. But when the cousins arrive, everything's wrong: Rosie and Takeo are better painters than Lila,...

A NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST "Brilliant, honest, and equal parts heartbreaking and soul-healing." --Laurie Halse Anderson, author of SHOUT "A singular voice in the world of literature." --Jason Reynolds, author of Long Way Down A powerful coming-of-age story about grief, guilt, and the risks...

This book is the story of the bond created and shared between a child and his father during the child's first haircut. There are two main characters in the story the "father" and son 'Eli". Includes very bright colorful illustrations explaining the story.Author: Jason...

Crank. Glass. Ice. Crystal. Whatever you call it, it's all the same: a monster. And once it's got hold of you, this monster will never let you go. Kristina thinks she can control the urge, the addiction, the monster trying to drag her down....

This classic Berenstain Bears story is perfect for fans of all things funny and adventurous Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book(R) from Stan and Jan Berenstain. Brother, Sister, and Cousin Fred are ready to set out on...

None of Arthur's friends wear glasses and his classmates tease him But when he stops wearing them, he gets in all kinds of trouble. Maybe four eyes really are better than two.Author: Marc BrownISBN-10: 0316110698ISBN-13: 9780316110693Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/30/1986Pages:...

Leroy Brown is back in the next six books in the Encyclopedia Brown series. As Idaville's ten-year-old star detective, Encyclopedia has an uncanny knack for trivia. With his unconventional knowledge, he solves mysteries for the neighborhood kids through his own detective agency. But his...

Learn to read with the classic Amelia Bedelia! Ever since Amelia Bedelia made her debut in 1963, young readers have been laughing out loud at the antics of this literal-minded but charming housekeeper. This special fiftieth anniversary edition of the very first book restores...

In this second book of the charming and heartfelt chapter series that is Judy Moody meets Netflix's One Day at a Time, will Dominguita find that X marks the spot? When Dominguita finds an old map in the back of an even older book...

A 2020 Geisel Honor book Papa Fox is looking for Baby Fox, who is just out of his sight . . . but not ours An adorable, interactive read-aloud for fans of Are You My Mother? In this clever introduction to prepositions, a near-sighted...

"Inspiration and practical advice wrapped up in an appealing story with a relatable young hero." - Kirkus ReviewsSimone Joins the Soccer Team is a beautifully illustrated children's book that will show young readers the importance of making decisions. Join Simone as she thinks about...

Count your way to sweet dreams with help from The Wonder Years/Hallmark actress, math whiz, and author Danica McKellar! This New York Times bestselling bedtime book with a math twist is perfect both for getting ready for bed and learning at home. This deceptively...

Amelia may not be thrilled about sharing the backseat with her sister--but no family road trip is too long when a best friend visit is the destination When Amelia and her big sister Cleo share the backseat of the car for a family road...

A year of discoveries culminates in a performance full of surprises, as two girls find their own way to belong. Mexico may be her parents' home, but it's certainly not Margie's. She has finally convinced the other kids at school she is one-hundred percent...

Stan and Jan Berenstain take readers on a fun-filled trip to the beach in this classic Beginner Book. "Hooray! Hooray! We're on our way! Our summer vacation starts today!" School's out, and the Bear family is ready for a vacation at the beach. Whether...

Based on The Fresh Prince created by Will Smith, Destiny is the Fresh Princess.Meet Destiny--a cool, energetic, and strong-willed young girl who approaches every day with her own signature style That is, until she moves to a brand-new neighborhood, where nothing looks quite the...

The fourth book in a new arc in the New York Times bestselling Amelia Bedelia chapter book series featuring young Amelia Bedelia and her friends! This chapter book is an excellent choice for children who are ready to read independently, and is terrific for...

The perfect gift for a grandchild, picture book for John Denver fans, and your kindergarten or preschool music classroom, Grandma's Feather Bed is a brightly illustrated, colorful kids book adaptation of John Denver's heartwarming song. The hardcover book comes with a CD so you...

Flat Stanley is taking over the world, one city at a time In this exciting eighth installment in the renowned Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures chapter book series, the Lambchop family journeys to the land down under, Australia Stanley and his brother, Arthur, have just...

Caddie Woodlawn, which has been captivating young readers since 1935, was awarded the John Newbery Medal for the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. Now it is in a brand-new edition with lively illustrations by Trina Schart Hyman. In her new foreword,...

Even the smallest acts of kindness can make a difference. Ripples in the Water is a heartwarming story about a loving grandfather who shares a valuable lesson of kindness with his grandson. The grandson takes this lesson to heart, living a life full of...

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...

A young spy in training has to put her sneaky skills to the test when the class pet goes missing in this picture book series starter perfect for readers who love the excitement and intrigue of Tara Lazar's 7 Ate 9 and Josh Funk's...

When Camila tries out for a play, she practices hard to get ready for auditions. So she's extra disappointed when she doesn't get the starring role. But as she learns her part and works with the rest of the cast, Camila discovers there is...

La Bonne Vache (The Good Cow) is a little restaurant in the south of France. It takes its name from and is famous for its boeuf à la mode, a delicious beef stew. Ten-year-old Pierre longs to follow in the culinary footsteps of his...

"This is my favorite book of the year." --Lincoln Peirce, New York Times bestselling author of Big Nate series Meet Ben, a literal-minded kid with a big heart and an even bigger sweet-tooth, who cracks open a fortune cookie and discovers that TODAY might...

A wordless picture-book journey through the Boundary Waters, canoeing and camping with a family as they encounter the northwoods wilderness in all its spectacular beauty It's a place of wordless wonder: the wilderness of the Boundary Waters on the Minnesota-Canada border. Travel its vast...

This bind-up collects three beloved Eric Carle picture books. In Pancakes, Pancakes, Jack is hungry for a a big, delicious pancake breakfast. But first, his mother needs flour from the mill, an egg from the black he, milk from the spotted cow, and butter...

The truth about Mara Dyer's dangerous and mysterious abilities continues to unravel in the New York Times bestselling sequel to the thrilling The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer. Mara Dyer once believed she could run from her past. She can't. She used to think her...

How many tickles does baby need to start the day? Cuddle and laugh with this count & read bookAuthor: Karen KatzISBN-10: 0689859767ISBN-13: 9780689859762Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2005Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 9.68h x 8.74w x 0.38dReview Citation(s): Booklist 07/01/2005 pg. 1929School Library Journal...

"Everything that had happened to Nina was real. She had real handcuffs on her wrists, real scars on her back, real fear flooding her mind. "'They're going to kill me, ' Nina whispered, and it was almost a relief to finally, finally give up...

This funny and whimsical picture book follows a young boy who has to clean his room before he can play with bright illustrations by Coretta Scott King Award winner Pat Cummings Harvey Moon's room is a mess. Clothes are everywhere, sticky comic books are...

When two unmarried aunts kindly agree to take in their poor relation, they find that young Rebecca Randall is more than they bargained for. The opinionated youngster is definitely a handful!Author: Kate Douglas WigginISBN-10: 0486428451ISBN-13: 9780486428451Publisher: Dover PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/15/2003Pages: 229Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.41lbsSize: 8.28h...

In the tradition of Old Yeller, classic boy-and-dog tale set against the events of Hurrican Katrina. Tyrone "Li'l T" Roberts meets Buddy when his family's car accidentally hits the stray dog on their way to church. Buddy turns out to be the dog Li'l...

It's Father's Day at last, and Froggy is so-o-o excited. "We're going to play golf!" he tells his dad. Oh no. Dad says Froggy's too little for golf. "But you're just the right size to play miniature golf!" he explains. At the fun park,...

Is Stanley flat again!?Stanley Lambchop has had his share of unusual adventures. But being flat was one thing he thought he was through with forever.Then one morning, he discovers he was wrong. Still, there is so much that a boy who is only one...

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 story is a love letter from a parent to a child about how we did our best to cope during a pandemic. Our kids missed out on many milestone experiences and struggled with feelings of grief and loss, and this story helps to...

It is said that every time a child is born, so is a grandparent. OMA COMES TO VISIT is the first in a series of books that share the joys of a little boy named Ethan when he spends time with his grandmother. In...

Everyone has bad days. But some days are the WORST!Sometimes everything just goes wrong: your little sister presses the elevator button first your favorite socks are missing you're not allowed to wear your mermaid costume to the dentist you can't wear your snorkel in...

I have an Autism BOOST. I am ME.There are so many things that make me, me. There are so many things that make you, you.But one thing I have, that you may not, is an autism BOOST. Come on and I'll tell you all...

A 2022 Audie Award Finalist "Joyful, occasionally heartbreaking, deeply moving." --R. J. Palacio, bestselling author of Wonder In the debut middle grade novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Gayle Forman comes a poignant and powerful coming-of-age story that follows a young girl...