Family - Kids Fiction

The Bean family is planting a garden. But they have a problem--it's no fun waiting for it to grow. Baby Bean suggests they practice being patient. But the rest of this illogical bunch comes up with their own zany solution.Author: Laurie FriedmanISBN-10: 1039645844ISBN-13: 9781039645844Publisher:...

It's movie night at the Bean House and they're watching a scary movie. But they have a problem--they're too scared to watch! Baby Bean suggests they watch a different movie. But the rest of this illogical bunch comes up with their own zany solution.Author:...

A Child's Letter is exactly that: a letter from a child to his/her parents. But within these pages, it is the child who is the teacher, reminding the parents of all the joy, wonder, and magic their relationship can create. As in all true...

This book is based on the true story of a little girl named Grace and her grandmother, whom she calls G-maw. The dandelion in the story symbolizes the hopes and dreams that G-maw has for Grace and represents the bond and unconditional love between...

From the acclaimed illustrator of Flora & Ulysses comes the second book in the Zombie Problems trilogy, heralded by School Library Journal as "reminiscent of Roald Dahl in uniting the macabre with realism." What's worse than discovering you have a zombie problem? Acquiring four...

Nina is an energetic girl who loves gymnastics. It is her dream to become a gymnast. Everywhere Nina goes, she wants everyone to see her awesome gymnastics moves and she is NOT shy about it. Nina even helps her friends and family learn how...

Joe and Cody are young Cree brothers who follow the caribou all year long, tucked into their dog sled with Mama and Papa. To entice the wandering herds, Joe plays his accordion and Cody dances, whirling like a young caribou. They are so busy...

When Ellie McDoodle starts a school newspaper, she gets the scoop on the upcoming class officer elections. Ellie's friends and family convince her to run for president, so she starts a campaign (with lots of creative posters and props, of course). But when the...

Every explorer needs a map Baba encourages Yasmin to make one of her own. But when Yasmin loses sight of Mama at the farmer's market, can her map bring them back together?Author: Saadia FaruqiISBN-10: 1515827291ISBN-13: 9781515827290Publisher: Picture Window BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2018Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.45lbsSize:...

When Tony's mother is sent to jail, he is sent to stay with a great uncle he has never met in Sierra Nevada. It is a daunting move--Tony's new world bears no semblance to his previous one. But slowly, against a remote and remarkable...

The Girl Who Carried Too Much Stuff, is the tale of a little girl who loves to collect things Not only does she collect them, but she gathers up as many of her possessions as she can hold, (stuffed animals, books, and toys) and...

A toddler's nightly routine unfolds with an evening ritual on each graduated page, building to a perfectly cozy ending. After playtime is over, it's time for supper, taking a bath, brushing your teeth, and listening to a story. But what comes next? In Petr...

When you are afraid I will take your hand and not let go-- In this delightful and lyrical text by renowned children's author Eileen Spinelli, a young girl finds reassurance from all of her family members and learns that love complements every mood. Coupled...

"Each page sparkles with life."--The New York Times Book Review In this Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award winning tale, Mirandy is determined to capture the best partner for the junior cakewalk jubilee. And who is the best partner? The wind, of course...

Move over Junie B. Jones! Get to know Piper Green as she discovers the ordinary magic right outside her front door. Piper Green is in for another adventure when she finds an unusual whistle hidden inside the Fairy Tree in her front yard. But...

In this warm and sunny picture book, follow the progress of a little girl and her father as they put together a wonderful birthday surprise for mom: a window box flower garden.After the pansies, tulips, daffodils, geraniums, and daisies are purchased and dad and...

To heartwarming cheer, Alan Cole came out to his school. But now what?In this follow-up novel to Alan Cole Is Not a Coward, Eric Bell deftly explores with nuance and humor how the first step to complete self-acceptance may mean actually putting your feet...

In the tenth chapter book in the New York Times-bestselling series, Amelia Bedelia's aunt Mary has been popped the question, and now Amelia Bedelia has a beach wedding to help plan But there will be plenty of hitches before Aunt Mary and her fianc...

When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Nora, a young girl part of a blended family, has recognized differences she has when compared to her family who adopted her from infancy. She teaches us through this short story that not only...

Serendipity and positive thinking come into play as a family searches for a missing puzzle piece in Bob Graham's enchanting story with a sweet surprise ending. "Oh, let's do it!" say Kitty and Katy and Mom when a thousand-piece jigsaw puzzle mysteriously arrives in...

Every Sunday, our little house would be filled with the delicious aroma of spaghetti gravy simmering, the sound of Grandma's meatballs sizzling on the stove, and the sight of family gathering for a special time known as Sunday Funday.Sunday Funday was the one thing...

I Prefer Not To.... That's Margaret Rose Kane's response to every activity she's asked to participate in at the summer camp to which she's been exiled while her parents are in Peru. So Margaret Rose is delighted when her beloved uncles rescue her from...

WNBC reporter Ida Siegal makes her debut as a chapter book author with a hilarious look at one girl's journey into journalism, mystery-solving, and fame -- or at least two out of those three This is Emma Perez, and I'm ON THE AIR Today...

A one-of-a-kind, laugh-out-loud picture book, perfect for any kid who has ever begged or bemoaned, "Five more minutes?!" Families everywhere will recognize themselves in this clever, hilarious, and completely irresistible picture book. Five minutes is a lot of time... or is it? Well, it...

Willy Freeman's life changes forever when she witnesses her father's death at the hands of the Redcoats and returns home to find that the British have taken her mother as a prisoner to New York City. Willy, disguised as a boy, begins her long...

An all-new mystery from the bestselling author of Chasing Vermeer and The Calder Game A boy in a small town who has a different way of seeing.A curious girl who doesn't belong.A mysterious notebook.A missing father.A fire.A stranger.A death.These are some of the things...

Hawk Eyes has been named among the best in family-friendly media, products and services by the Mom's Choice Awards(R)Luluuuu...The sun is up, it's a new day, I wonder what magic is coming our way?Lulu is about to have an incredible day....she just doesn't know...

Expanding the the classic American pioneer saga from the award-winning Little House series, this prequel follows Laura's great-grandmother, Martha. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. It's a fun way to keep...

Rosie Templeton loves reading books, but she doesn't like to write! One day, she is tasked with having to find a pen pal--an assignment she knows will be difficult. But just when she thinks all hope is lost, a surprise letter arrives for her...

Luana has lived in a beat-up RV ever since she can remember. Money is hard to come by and friends are hard to keep, so when the opportunity to live in an apartment shows up, Luana can't wait. She starts to discover her artistic...

I picked the park that we used to go to, and on the count of three, me and my mommy let them go!Author: Patrece OrrISBN-10: 1098083199ISBN-13: 9781098083199Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, IncLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/16/2021Pages: 36Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.26lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.10d

Milly loves to be silly, especially at bath time! But when her family can't figure out what to do to get baby Jack to stop crying, Milly gets out of the tub to do her part. Milly gets to use her sillies to solve...

Celebrate the places you and Baby love in the Sunshine State! Show your little one that Florida is where the heart is in this snuggle-worthy board book for babies and toddlers.Treasure the special bond between a parent and child in this sweet I love...

Dive in and join Blobbert on a wild undersea adventure Blobbert the Jellyfish loves living with his family in a small corner of the sea, but he always wonders what other parts of the ocean are like and what creatures live out there. When...

It's the holiday season and everyone is celebrating. Everyone except Annie. She's seen her friends' funny looks and heard their whispers behind her back: "Annie doesn't celebrate anything.""Not Christmas, not Hanukkah. Nothing.""No presents at all.""No presents? On purpose?""Her family is so weird." It isn't...

Papi and Meely are the best of brothers They enjoy a lot of the same things but they are different too. Meely notices that, sometimes, his big brother does things that he does not understand. Meely and Mommy have a heart-to-heart and she explains,...

"My Schoolhouse Rocks!" is a children's book written from the perspective of a boy who is homeschooled. He loves being homeschooled and he shares all of the ways that his schoolhouse is awesome! It's a fun read with beautiful illustrations and a very positive...

Let's meet Spencer's family! Mommy loves to read, Daddy loves to bake, and his sister, Patty, loves to dance. Join your new friend Spencer and his family--including his fish, Bloop Bloop!--and learn all the words in his world. Spencer is a sweet little kitten...

Poor Cousin Joan She can't read her book when Willy and Rosa are pinching and squeezing and fighting. So she tells them stories about two little alligators who are always fighting and biting--just like Willy and Rosa Author: Else Holmelund MinarikISBN-10: 006444015XISBN-13: 9780064440158Publisher: HarperCollinsLanguage:...

Large Print�s increased font size and wider line spacing maximizes reading legibility, and has been proven to advance comprehension, improve fluency, reduce eye fatigue, and boost engagement in young readers of all abilities, especially struggling, reluctant, and striving readers. Author: Tui T. SutherlandISBN-10: 1432874594ISBN-13:...

Twelve-year-old Nell Perkins knows there is magic at work that she can't yet understand. Her mother has been taken by witches and turned into a bird. Nell must journey to get her mother back, even if it takes her deep into the Wicked Places...

A moving fictional story about the effects of Hurricane Katrina on the people of New Orleans, as seen through the eyes of a ten-year-old boy. A must-have for introducing this historical event to children. Louis Daniel hates it when Mama treats him like a...

A curious and thoughtful little wombat, Winston is always trying new things and wondering about one thing or another. Luckily, his always loving and patient mom is there to offer encouragement, affection, and the answers to all of his questions―of which there are many.Today,...

Get ready for more round-the-world adventure with Samantha Spinner and her brother, Nipper, in the second book in this hilarious, puzzle-packed series filled with super-secret messages! Perfect for fans of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and classics like Holes. When Samantha Spinner's uncle Paul...

Rob wants to start middle school with a brand new image: Normal. But that might be impossible. Because Rob comes from a much publicized, hugely embarrassing family of weirdos. And Rob fears some of their weirdness might just rub off on him... "...very funny."...

What do you do when you strike out big? Find out in this dramatic tale by All-Star shortstop Cal Ripkin. Connor Sullivan is an All-Star shortstop on his Babe Ruth team, the Orioles. He can hit and field with the best of them, but...

Ian Falconer's OLIVIA FORMS BAND plus CD for only $12.99Author: Ian FalconerISBN-10: 1416980377ISBN-13: 9781416980377Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2009Pages: 50Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 8.30h x 6.30w x 0.50dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.4Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 106128 / Olivia Forms a BandReview...

The long-awaited paperback edition of a Caldecott Honor book that celebrates a child's unique sense of fashion and independent streak. Ella Sarah may be little, but she has a BIG sense of style--and it isn't at all like that of her mother, father, or...

IllustratedThis story from the Vision Books series for youth 9 -15 years old is a beautiful story about the most popular saint of modern times, St. Therese of Lisieux, the "Little Flower." Growing up in Lisieux, France was occasionally painful but usually delightful for...

Here come the babies! It's a baby parade! Wave to the babies as they go by in wagons, in backpacks, on foot, and in the arms of mommies and daddies. This adorable parade will be irresistible to toddlers (and caregivers) everywhere.Author: Rebecca O'ConnellISBN-10: 0807505153ISBN-13:...