Family - Kids Fiction

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:...

In a world where global events dominate the news and our children are exposed to other cultures only superficially, author Dedie King and illustrator Judith Inglese have once again combined their talents to offer a unique perspective for young readers that is simply not...

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:...

A classic Christmas fable about love and charity, retold by Richard Paul Evans, New York Times bestselling author of The Christmas Box and A Christmas Memory. On a snowy Christmas Eve, a young man named Thomas on his way home for a family celebration...

Juice Faulstich lives with her pa and ma and four sisters in the North Carolina hills. Working with her hands comes easy to Juice, but not school. This year, she's back again in Miss Hamble's third grade. Letters and numbers still don't make sense...

A haunting and mesmerizing story about sisterhood, family, love, and loss by literary luminary Edwidge Danticat.Giselle Boyer and her identical twin, Isabelle, are as close as sisters can be, even as their family seems to be unraveling. Then the Boyers have a tragic encounter...

Three adorable tales for children of all ages--part of the bestselling God Gave Us series, with more than 5 million books sold! Through the eyes of a curious little polar bear, young readers are invited into engaging journeys through the Arctic North Pole to...

Small Brown Bear and her dad clown around on a bike . . . and bump into trouble! What will Dad do?Author: Steven MacDonaldISBN-10: 0152048561ISBN-13: 9780152048563Publisher: Clarion BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2003Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.16lbsSize: 8.64h x 4.88w x 0.13dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 0.3Point Value: 0.5Interest Level:...

It's 1814 and Charlotte lives just outside the city of Boston. She always has something to look forward to--tending Mama's garden, visiting Papa's blacksmith shop, and embarking on her very own Scottish adventure This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers...

Six-year-old Ania loves spending time with her family and taking long walks; that's when the girl really opens up and starts telling her stories. On this walk, Ania imagines that from a bird's eye view, her cul-de-sac looks like a big tree, which would...

The Stories of Cindy Suzer: Cindy Suzer Plays the Piano is the story of a little girl who wants to play the piano like Daddy, Mommy, and Grandma. She discovers that it's harder than she thought it would be but it is worth the...

The Bean family is running in a race! But they have a problem. They can't smell the flowers if they're running. Baby Bean suggests they run first, smell later. But the rest of this illogical bunch comes up with their own zany solution.Author: Laurie...

In this book a mother tree explains to her baby tree their place in the forest. The little tree is similar to a toddler, with never-ending "why" questions. A twist on the fact that trees speak to one another underground. A specialized fungal network...

Come along on a worldly adventure with Juju and Dad!This beautifully illustrated book is fun and engaging with heartfelt characters. Children will learn about being open to new experiences and cultures, as well as appreciating and celebrating all the little things in life.Author: Silvia...

Tilly is a quirky, loving and fun girl who is struggling to part from her favourite, but worn out shorts, that Grandma made.She wears them every day and so Mum has to wash them every night!The day eventually arrives that Tilly's shorts bust and...

Nat and Jake sure want their cakeOne thing's for sure, make no mistakeIt's a cake that they wantAnd a cake they will eatBut Nana knows best How to make this cake . . .A very special treat!Author: Danielle RenningISBN-10: 0228850479ISBN-13: 9780228850472Publisher: Tellwell TalentLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

A young girl must find a way to help her family survive in a desolate and impoverished Bolivian silver mining community in this eye-opening tale of resilience. Twelve-year-old Ana wants nothing more than to escape the future set for her and her classmates in...

Summer vacation with Grandma in Rehoboth Beach is the best! After renting a bike, it's time to visit all the cute local businesses. Listen to the seagulls while running down the boardwalk. At the candy shop, load up on caramel popcorn and saltwater taffy....

Siblings Emma and Alex tumble into a secret world where magic is real and skilled illusionists can perform actual tricks--for better or worse. Perfect for fans of the Magic Misfits and the Land of Stories series. After their parents vanished, Alex and Emma are...

A loving mama has fun sharing the various animals her growing child resembles, in this delightful companion to Bunny Roo, I Love You. When you touched the water, you squawked and splashed.I thought you'd become a duckling, so I jumped in to play with...

Sometimes we are lucky enough to receive a gift that exceeds all the rest and Ivy is one of those gifts Ivy is a plant, but not just any a plant, an exotic one that needs care and attention every day. Hopefully, on Monday...

Share in fifty years of a really remarkable cat... Everyone's favourite family cat first appeared fifty years ago and is loved by children everywhere for her funny and warm-hearted escapades. Celebrate this very special occasion with this limited gift edition with an exclusive new...

Mazie is ready to celebrate liberty. She is ready to celebrate freedom. She is ready to celebrate a great day in American history. The day her ancestors were no longer slaves. Mazie remembers the struggles and the triumph, as she gets ready to celebrate...

Jalapeno Bagels is Natasha Wing's tale of cultural celebration--illustrated by Robert Casilla. While trying to decide what to take for his school's International Day, Pablo helps his Mexican mother and Jewish father at their bakery and discovers a food that represents both his parents'...

Revisit one of the most beloved books in Laura Ingalls Wilder's classic Little House series with this gorgeous hardcover, unjacketed edition of Little House on the Prairie, featuring new, iconic cover art, no interior art, and a special foreword.When Laura Ingalls and her family...

Bella and her mom meet Bella's friends at the park for a playdate. During the playdate, her friends disappeared. So she and her mom walked the park in search for her missing friends. Along the way, Tracy, Bella's mom, used this opportunity to teach...

I love riding my bike, eating moon pies, and going on wild adventures with my t?. We're not afraid to let our imagination lead us. So put on your pirate's hat and superhero cape and join us on a special day with T? and...

A beautiful story for parents, children, and grandparents that reminds all boys and girls that nobody loves you like Grandma loves you! Show little ones how much they are adored with this beautifully illustrated story celebrating the enduring wonder of a grandma's love. From...

Celebrate the places you and Baby love in the Old Line State! Show your little one that Maryland 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...

From Jean Reagan and Lee Wildish, bestselling creators of How to Catch Santa and How to Babysit a Grandpa, comes a silly (and not-too-spooky) send-up of Halloween for the little ghost in your life! This Halloween, the kids are in charge! Playful, tongue-in-cheek advice...

The cons get craftier and the stakes rise ever higher in the riveting sequel to White Cat--now in paperback! After rescuing his brothers from Zacharov's retribution and finding out that Lila, the girl he has loved his whole life, will never, ever be his,...

Author Margaret Wild and illustrator Vivienne To's picture book The Sloth Who Slowed Us Down is a celebration of slowing down and remembering the important things in life. When the speediest family in the world finds a sweet, slow sloth on their doorstep, they...

These are the apples, juicy and red, that went in the pie, warm and sweet, that Papa baked... for guess whoAuthor: Lauren ThompsonISBN-10: 1416912401ISBN-13: 9781416912408Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/24/2007Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.98lbsSize: 9.31h x 9.32w x 0.43dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level:...

Bestselling creator Sandra Magsamen shares the love in a buzz-worthy, sweet story about a bee with soft plush antennae You're perfect to me -- that much is true. But I love you most beecause you're you Babies and toddlers will love reading, holding, and...

They must unlock the mystery--before time runs out. Unwrapping a puzzling package and finding a clue launches twelve-year-old cousins Sophie and Jessica into the dangers of The Treasure Key. They're soon racing against time--and bad guys-- to find long-lost treasure. Will they be the...

From Newbery Honor author Kirby Larson, the moving story of a Japanese-American girl who is separated from her dog upon being sent to an incarceration camp during WWII. Now in paperback Although Mitsi Kashino and her family are swept up in the wave of...

Newbery Medal-winner Kelly Barnhill's debut novel is an eerie tale of magic, friendship, and sacrifice. Enter a world where magic bubbles just below the surface. . . . When Jack is sent to Hazelwood, Iowa, to live with his strange aunt and uncle, he...

Flat Stanley is taking over the world, one city at a time In this exciting fourteenth book in the renowned Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures chapter book series, the Lambchops are going on a royal adventure in London, England Stanley and his family receive an...

Flat Stanley is taking over the world, one city at a time In this exciting second installment in the renowned Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures chapter book series, Stanley Lambchop travels to Egypt Ever since Stanley was flattened by a bulletin board, there are places...

A young boy named Buster and his one-eyed dog, Korkey, are on a journey through his imagination to figure out why and how a lucky coin appeared on the sidewalk during the hustle and bustle of a busy small-town day. Buster contemplates many ideas...