Family - Kids Fiction

Ty Perry's second-grade life is crazier than ever. He's trying hard not to worry too much, but that's not easy when his brain is filled with so many thoughts, like finally finding a pet for Baby Maggie, his sometimes-crazy classmates, and the dreaded neck-pinch-of-death....

Jake and Maggy lived on a farm where they loved to sing and dance to the music from Mama's radio. Then terrible dust storms came and ruined the land. The family had no choice but to auction off the farm and make the long,...

In the seventh book in the New York Times-bestselling chapter book series about the childhood of America's favorite housekeeper, Amelia Bedelia comes out of her shell and heads to the beach! Includes a guide to the idioms used in the book and features black-and-white...

The unforgettable dog Enzo, first introduced in the New York Times bestselling novel The Art of Racing in the Rain, helps his family, Denny and Zo , find the perfect Christmas tree in this heartwarming holiday tale. Author Garth Stein tells this touching story...

Nicole at the age of 10 years old was exposed to more things than she could imagine. Living in a single parent home, with a mother suffering from depression made Nicole grow up with unanswered questions in her young life. Nicole wanted nothing more...

Twelve-year-old Max just wants to play hockey. But ever since his dad died, Max's mom has been struggling. Now Max has to take his brother, Duncan, who is autistic, with him wherever he goes. Max's team is counting on him to help them win...

T B.J. Lamberti rees are unmistakably crucial to the physical success and well-being of our planet. These giants of the plant kingdom allow and invite people to pass under their branches to share their essence and energy and wisdom in a completely selfless way....

I Scared the Boogie Man is a quick-read bedtime storybook. A young girl finds the courage to face her fears, and comes up with a plan to scare the Boogie Man! Includes full-color pictures and a child's bedtime prayer.Author: Dawn GrimesISBN-10: 194292352XISBN-13: 9781942923527Publisher: Our...

When Goofy's nephew Gilbert takes on an art project, he learns you don't have to be perfect--you just have to keep trying! Featuring Disney friends and lots of fun, Growing Up Stories offer a fresh approach for sharing positive character traits with young children.Author:...

Bob the apple is afraid of the changes that are coming with the autumn season. Watching his brothers and sisters fall from the tree is scary, but with the help of his wise father, his spunky friend, Robin and Mother Nature, he is able...

"I Don't Want to Go To School" is a book that is intended to help children and families deal with separation anxiety, especially when it's their first time at school. For some children, every day is like the first day because they are afraid...

Tommy and Nicholas come inside soaked from playing in the rain. While Nicholas' mother gets them dry clothes and puts the kettle on for warm cocoa, the boys realize that their penises look different from one another's. Through age-appropriate dialogue and an honest but...

'The Fig Tree' is a story about a little girl, Lydia, and her grandfather-who elegantly imparts a message of gratitude using the example of the backyard fig tree: 'Ms. Figgy.' As she returns home from a hard day at school, Lydia seeks the solace...

In this gentle, honest story about the enduring force of love in the face of grief, a young child and a grandmother share a love of birds. Every day after school they watch the birds outside her window and draw them with colored pencils,...

Author: Hmh HmhISBN-10: 0358121620ISBN-13: 9780358121626Publisher: Houghton MifflinLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/18/2019Pages: 16Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.10lbsSize: 5.70h x 7.20w x 0.10dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.4Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 28404 / Optometrist

Meet Alexander and Charlie - the farm boy and his helpful dog who narrate the busy life of a modern, working soybean farm in this fun and informative picture book about a family growing one of the top crops of American agriculture The busy...

Do you remember the first time your dad took you fishing, or the first time you caught your own fish? Trickling streams and whispering trees. That day was perfect. Experience it all again and share your love for fishing with your children. Your children...

What do i want to be when i grow up kids bookBE YOU is a fun-loving picture book series that illustrates some cool things kids might be when they grow up. For example: When you grow up, you can be... a gardener of some...

Where the rain falls and the wind howls, little Mucumber's stomach growls. But what can he do when there's nothing to chew, like apples or crackers or porridge or stew? But wait, a hot dog, albeit quite old . . . and wrinkled and...

This rapid-paced story for young readers from best-selling author Jonathan London churns with heart-stopping adventure as rafting novice Aaron confronts more than just white water on a life-changing trip in the wilds of Utah's canyonlands.Author: Jonathan LondonISBN-10: 1941821294ISBN-13: 9781941821299Publisher: Westwinds PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/10/2015Pages: 168Format:...

City-dwelling Mayowa is unhappy because he has been told he will be visiting his grandmother in Ilisan, Nigeria. When he gets there, Grandma pairs him up with the ever-hungry, fun-loving Denuyi. Together, they explore the town and all its wonders. The boys chase grasshoppers,...

Maiko has left his village in Africa far behind, moving to live with his aunt and uncle in North America. When he thinks of home he thinks of the large Baobab at the center of his old village. To ease his loneliness, Maiko adopts...

Full of engaging illustrations and quirky humor, the Ellie McDoodle series is perfect for fans who love the Dork Diaries and the Treehouse Books. One girl. One sketchbook. One week with the world's most annoying relatives. When Ellie McDougal's parents go out of town,...

Come Celebrate Christmas with Anne of Greene Gables and many of your other beloved friends from Prince Edward Island. Collected here are twelve wonderful holiday stories from a better simpler time. Each story provides plenty of scope for imagination. L. M. Montgomery's writing is...

This beautiful, rhyming picture book is the perfect winter read-aloud on cold, snowy nights Snowball moon, bright as noon.Mittens, boots, warm snowsuits. Grab the sledin the shed.Race outsidefor a ride. On a quiet snowy night, the lights go out, and the bright snowball moon...

An ALA Notable Book A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2017 "Striking, enigmatic, and haunting all around." --Booklist (starred review) "A suspenseful, realistic, finely crafted story exploring friendship, trust, and how we judge others." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Newbery Honor winner Janet Taylor Lisle's...

"Wild fantasy, sly satire, and sharply observed family dynamics are the hallmarks of this tasty, effervescent series (along with mouthwatering recipes); this volume's the most delectable yet." --Kirkus Reviews "Mabel's hijinks will appeal to readers of Roald Dahl's Matilda and Diana Wynne Jones's Howl's...

Naughty Mabel's back, darlings, and this time she's causing double the trouble as she starts seeing things no one else can in this charmingly hilarious follow-up to Naughty Mabel from film and Broadway star Nathan Lane (of The Lion King and The Producers fame)...

Told in diary form by an irresistible heroine, this playful and perceptive novel from the New York Times bestselling author of the May Bird trilogy sparkles with science, myth, magic, and the strange beauty of the everyday marvels we sometimes forget to notice. Spirited,...

Another wild mystery needs to be solved and it's up to the Pumpkin Falls Private Eyes to solve it in this hilarious follow up to the heartwarming middle grade mystery, Absolutely Truly. Even Truly Lovejoy has to admit that teeny-tiny Pumpkin Falls, New Hampshire,...

Leyla is sick of her big, loud, overbearing family. They are always chatting, snuggling, and grooming each other (ew!), and--for Leyla--there's no escape from their attention. So, she decides to run away until she can't hear (or smell) her baboon troop anymore. In the...

It's time to shake, shake, shake, let's do the baby hustle. There's just a few things left to load. It's time to shake, shake, shake, let's do the baby hustle. It's not easy getting this show on the road Every parent is familiar with...

When Koala Lou's mother becomes so busy that she forgets to tell her firstborn how much she loves her, Koala Lou enters the Bush Olympics, intending to win an event and her mother's love all at one time. "A first-rate choice for bedtime, story...

A comical story about family fun in the sun! Summer has arrived, and the seven little mice are excited to go to the beach. Father makes sure the children are safe in the water. But when the tide comes in ... you'll never guess...

All Mrs. Large wants is five minutes' peace from her energetic children, but chaos follows her all the way from the kitchen to the bath and back again.Author: Jill MurphyISBN-10: 0613147227ISBN-13: 9780613147224Publisher: Turtleback BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/05/1999Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.61lbsSize: 7.71h x 9.26w x 0.41d

Little Tommy has a dream and he is determined to make his dream come true. Without knowing his path will take him on an unexpected journey to help others, and giving others what he did not have.Author: Rosaly SantanaISBN-10: 0578423197ISBN-13: 9780578423197Publisher: Rosaly SantanaLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

In his fiction debut--and the start of a new series--celebrated illustrator K.G. Campbell brings a touch of Tim Burton to this singularly strange and wonderful story about a lonely boy whose life is about to get a whole lot more complicated when a zombie...

Gordy couldn't be more unhappy about moving back to his hometown of College Hill, where everybody knows his family's troubled history. In North Carolina, Gordy's life had finally seemed to be on the right track. But in College Hill, Gordy and his sister, June,...

In this stand-alone follow-up to Sarah Weeks's beloved So B. It, a girl who the world might see as weird finds her footing and stands her ground.All her life, Aurora has heard stories about Heidi and all the good luck she brought Aurora's family....

Count to two with the animals at the zoo in this board book with gatefolds and a giant pop Bold and bright, each spread in this novelty board book features a different zoo animal family of two With zoo animals like monkeys and elephants,...

A brand-new Berenstain Bears collection featuring six classic stories all about being the best you can be Join the one and only Berenstain Bears in this bindup of classic books all about how to be your very best self. Featuring six beloved stories, young...

For fans of Jennifer Holm (Penny from Heaven, Turtle in Paradise), a heartfelt and unforgettable middle-grade novel about an irresistible girl and her family, tragic change, and the healing power of love and friendship. In 1972 home is a cozy nest on Cape Cod...

★ "A high-stakes extraterrestrial adventure that's as exciting as it is fun."―Publishers Weekly, starred review From the New York Times bestselling author of The Candymakers comes a thrilling, world-hopping tale about how the universe was created Joss is the seventh son of the Supreme...

Award-winning author Jean Van Leeuwen tells the moving story of a pioneer family during the Westward Expansion One day in early spring they packed everything they had into our wagon, and set out to find a new home. Sleeping under the stars, weathering terrible...

Jimmy's mother thought a goldfish wouldn't be a source of constant chaos like her son's boa constrictor. But trouble--and laughs--abound when Jimmy takes both animals to his birthday bash at SeaLand. An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists. Booklist Editors' Choice. Full color.Author: Trinka...

This delightful middle grade novel is a modern-day homage to Charlotte's Web, perfect for fans of Katherine Applegate and Cammie McGovern."We fell in love with The Unlikely Story of a Pig in the City No matter how big she gets, there's always room for...

The fun of Splat the Cat continues in New York Times bestselling author-artist Rob Scotton's paper-over-board edition of Scaredy-Cat, Splat It's Halloween, and Splat is determined to be the scariest cat in the class. Unfortunately, he's just too much of a scaredy-cat. He's afraid...

The Berenstain Bears are ready to cheer on their favorite baseball team in this new action-packed addition to the classic New York Times bestselling series.The family enjoys everything the ball game has to offer, from the seventh-inning stretch to catching a fly ball. Papa...

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...

A new adventure for everyone's favorite sneezing panda, from New York Times bestselling team Neil Gaiman and Adam Rex.Chu and his family are going to the beach Chu is excited. He will get to play in the sand and wade in the water. But...