Family - Kids Fiction

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...

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 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:...

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'...

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...

This is a story of a young girl who was moved from where she grew up, to a new place in the country where she knew no one. Here she encounters a very special friend to help her adapt.Author: Dolores CannonISBN-10: 1950639010ISBN-13: 9781950639014Publisher: Big...

Celebrate the places you and Baby love in the Garden State! Show your little one that New Jersey 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...

Sit, stay, die. Dogs aren't always man's best friend.When Amy sees a dog stranded on the side of the highway, she knows what she has to do. She tells her dad to stop the car. She can't understand why anyone would abandon a dog...

Cam the multicolored chameleon turns different colors depending on his emotions. While visiting the animals in the jungle, he turns different colors as he feels angry, ashamed, shy, sad, and more. He sets out to find someone who looks like him, and when he...

Amelia is her name and conquering new challenges is her game! She's an up-for-any-adventure second-grader who's eager to try new things, provided nothing can go wrong. She takes up skateboarding with gusto and feverishly builds a swing set for her kid brother. But at...

All seven picture books of The 7 Habits of Happy Kids series from Sean Covey and Stacy Curtis are now available together in a collectible paperback boxed set! Join Pokey, Allie, Jumper, Sammy, Lily, Sophie and Goob as they learn the importance of being...

Otis P. Oliver is taking a stand. He is NOT taking another bath--ever. But when your opinions matter to the rest of the family about as much as the opinions of the family dog (who, it's worth mentioning, only has to bathe once a...

In the tradition of Judy Blume, debut author Kristi Wientge tackles the uncomfortable--but all too relatable--subject of female body hair and self-esteem with this "sparkling and triumphant tale of a middle school misfit" (Heather Vogel Frederick). Karma Khullar is about to start middle school,...

A Huffington Post Best Children's Book of the YearFrom Pulitzer Prize winner Jane Smiley and Caldecott Honor artist Lauren Castillo. As her mom reads a bedtime story, Lucy drifts off. But later, she awakens in a dark, still room, and everything looks mysterious. How...

The complete collection of the 7 Habits of Happy Kids series is now available in one boxed set! Immerse yourself in the world of 7 Oaks and join Pokey, Allie, Jumper, Sammy, Lily, Sophie, and Goob as they learn the importance of being yourself,...

A fun loving story in rhythm and rhyme about a family of four and their moment in time. It's a balmy, summer Cape Cod day and this visiting family is savoring every moment. Experience the delight, the joy and exhilaration a mindful moment can...

These tender and eloquent stories about Little Bear are "told with a forthright simplicity that is never forced or artifically repetitious."--"Language Arts." An ALA Notable Children's Book. Full-color illustrations.Author: Else Holmelund MinarikISBN-10: 0808526189ISBN-13: 9780808526186Publisher: Turtleback BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/18/2003Pages: 63Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.46lbsSize: 8.64h x 5.46w...

"[Raschka's] marvelous sequences, fluid style, and emotional intelligence capture all of the momentum and exhilaration of this glorious accomplishment," raves School Library Journal in a starred review. Learning to ride a bike is one of the most important milestones of childhood, and no one...

A new adventure for everyone's favorite sneezing panda, from New York Times bestselling team Neil Gaiman and Adam Rex. Now available as a board book for Neil Gaiman's youngest fans Chu and his family are going to the beach Chu is excited. He will...

The Berenstain Bears win big for their family in this exciting addition to the classic New York Times bestselling series.From passing the ball to scoring goals, there's enough excitement on the soccer field to fill a sunny afternoon! But when Mama starts getting too...

Learn to read with young Amelia Bedelia! Amelia Bedelia has been loved by readers for more than fifty years, and it turns out that her childhood is full of silly mix-ups, too!When Amelia Bedelia's mother is having a "gray day," Amelia Bedelia knows just...

"The trouble with trying to read passages from the Adrian Mole Diaries aloud is that you find yourself laughing so hard you can't go on. It's that kind of book." --Kansas City Star "As sad and devastating as it is laugh-out-loud funny. A delight...