Family - Kids Fiction

A young boy tries to find his voice with the help of some four-legged friends in this "elegantly spare novel about the healing power of dogs and love" (Publishers Weekly), from the Newbery-winning author of Sarah, Plain and Tall. Zoe's family rescues dogs in...

Best Children's Books of the Year, Bank Street CollegeWhy was reading so hard?When Adam started kindergarten, the teacher wanted him to learn about letters. But "p" looked like "q," and "b" looked like "d." Adam would rather color or mold clay. In first grade,...

National Book Award-finalist Ibi Zoboi makes her middle-grade debut with a moving story of a girl finding her place in a world that's changing at warp speed. Twelve-year-old Ebony-Grace Norfleet has lived with her beloved grandfather Jeremiah in Huntsville, Alabama ever since she was...

In the eighth book in the New York Times-bestselling chapter book series about the childhood of America's favorite housekeeper, Amelia Bedelia puts on her dancing shoes and dances up a storm! Includes a guide to the idioms used in the book and features black-and-white...

The Story of a boy named Almanzo Wilder...While Laura Ingalls grows up on the western prairie, a boy named Almanzo Wilder is living on a farm in New York State. Almanzo and his brother and sisters work at their chores from dawn until supper...

El primer libro infantil de Meghan, La Duquesa de Sussex, En este banco capta hermosamente la relación especial entre padres e hijos a través de los ojos de una madre. La narración y la ilustración del libro nos brindan imágenes de momentos compartidos que...

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...

Maple loves being the Parker family's pet dog . . . but why does everyone else think she's a wolf? Fans of Red: A Crayon's Story and Wolfie the Bunny will cheer for Maple to find exactly where she belongs. Maple the husky is...

Sesame Street's Elmo helps toddlers get ready for bed in this sturdy lift-the-flap board book. Girls and boys ages 1 to 3 have more than 30 fun flaps to life as they follow Elmo and his little cousin through their getting-ready-for-bed routine. It's the...

Abigail, also known as Corn Cob and Baby Shark, anxiously awaits the arrival of Auntie Kristi. They share a special day together, one that Abigail will never forget. After all, the best adventures begin and end with a hug."Abigail's Auntie Kristi" is Allison Romero's...

A Reluctant Hero Trey may have saved Luke's life, but he still thinks of himself as a coward who can barely stand to be outdoors. Now Trey finds out Luke has been taken prisoner at Population Police headquarters. Trey is terrified, but he knows...

#1 New York Times bestseller Mike Lupica makes his return to the basketball court! There's a reason teammates call him "True." Because for basketball phenom Drew Robinson, there is nothing more true than his talent on the court. It's the kind that comes along...

Solve some more puzzling mysteries with super sleuth Encyclopedia Brown Leroy Brown is back 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...

"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...

Oregon Reads Aloud is a collection of twenty-five read-aloud stories for children, written and illustrated by Oregon authors and illustrators. The twenty-five stories in Oregon Reads Aloud are a celebration of all things Oregon, including a great food cart feud, the dance of the...

In this charming story about celebrating differences a Chinese-American girl wishes for a garden of bright flowers instead of one full of bumpy, ugly, vegetables. The neighbors' gardens look so much prettier and so much more inviting to the young gardener than the garden...

A fun-filled Richard Scarry activity book bursting with mazes, puzzles and game cards--plus all your favorite friends from Busytown Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will love this full-color activity book featuring all their favorite friends from Richard Scarry's Busytown Kids can enjoy...

After reading about kid record-breakers, Camila dreams of breaking a record of her own. But which world record should she tackle? No matter what she tries, Camila finds that breaking records is hard. Will she ever become a record-breaking star?Author: Alicia SalazarISBN-10: 1515883213ISBN-13: 9781515883210Publisher:...

A Berenstain Bears hardcover storybook from Stan and Jan Berenstain which celebrates the love shared between a mother and her children! This 96-page Berenstain Bears storybook includes three classic stories, created by Stan and Jan Berenstain, about Mama Bear and her adorable cubs! Boys...

From Dav Pilkey, author and illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, comes Dog Breath -- now available as a board book Hally Tosis is a great family dog, but there is one rotten thing about her: her...

Kit Kittredge has a nose for news -- but she never dreamed that the news stories about the hard times of the Depression would become her own story. First Mother's bothersome friends move in with the Kittredges. Then Dad loses his business, and Kit's...

Experience the magic of authentic giving in this holiday classic from the Newbery Award-winning author of Sarah, Plain and Tall. All year long Lily and Liam look forward to the holidays at their grandparents' farm. It's always the perfect trip: walking to the lilac...

Told in diary form by an irresistible heroine, this "heartfelt, bittersweet, and ever-so-clever coming-of-age fantasy" (School Library Journal, starred review) named one of Publishers Weekly's Best Books of the Year from the New York Times bestselling author of the May Bird trilogy sparkles with...

Abigail's Christmas BallerinaAfter Abigail and her mother spend a wonderful day decorating for Christmas, Abigail grows more and more curious about one of the ornaments which holds special meaning for Mommy. Abigail had promised not to touch it, but the glass ballerina glistened so...

Celebrate the places you and Baby love in the Tar Heel State! Show your little one that North Carolina 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...

Fall is Emma's favorite season. She loves the weather, the leaves, and most of all, the apples Every fall, Emma's dad takes Emma and her best friend, Izzie, to the apple orchard. And every year they pick dozens of apples so they can make...

An NPR Best Book * Winner of the SCIBA Book Award for Best Picture Book Geisel Honor-winning author/illustrator Salina Yoon introduces adorable duo Bear and his bunny Floppy in Found--a charming board book that celebrates love and friendship in its many forms. When Bear...

How to Pray is an enlightening, step-by-step guide that teaches children how to pray. When children are learning about God, they tend to have numerous questions, including but not limited to, "What is prayer?" and "How do I pray?" Author, educator, and mother of...

This is a ghoulishly fun story about how being a good friend and being a good person can lead to much, much more. The reader will meet a boy not having an easy go at things; he is outnumbered and having a tough time....

Very short, creative stories pair with bold illustrations in this picture book that will inspire young readers to stretch their imaginations and write stories of their own. "One day. . . I went to school. I came home. The end," says our storyteller--a girl...

This lyrical heartful story provides consent and gently encourage readers to move to a place of peace and acceptance despite the absence. Loss becomes remembrance in this book that offers tender ways to pay tribute to, and meaningfully incorporate, a loved one's lost presence...

Reality and fantasy collide in this heartfelt and mysterious novel for fans of Counting by 7s and Bridge to Terabithia, about a girl who must save a magical make-believe world in order to save herself. Things Finley Hart doesn't want to talk about: -Her...

Can average be amazing? The bestselling author of Frindle shows that with a little kindness, it can. Jordan Johnston is average. Not short, not tall. Not plump, not slim. Not gifted, not flunking out. Even her shoe size is average. She's ordinary for her...

The bestselling and highly acclaimed 100 Cupboards series concludes with one final, epic battle in The Chestnut King. Perfect for readers who love Percy Jackson, the Unwanteds, and Beyonders! Hidden cupboards behind Henry's bedroom wall unlocked portals to other worlds that Henry and his...

"Full of heart and depth."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"Henkes is a master of characterization. --The Horn Book (starred review)"A first-rate choice for reading aloud."--Booklist (starred review)Billy Miller is back! This stand-alone companion to two-time Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes's award-winning, acclaimed, and bestselling The Year...

When a boy finds a cape ( ) he knows it must mean he has a superpower, everyone with a cape has one. But dad is far too distracted to play, until the boy discovers he does have a superpower--a super powerful imagination --far...

Spanish edition! In this Lola Reads picture book, learn about the library, checking out books, and story time with Lola, as she discovers the joy of reading! Every Tuesday Lola and her mommy go to the library. Lola meets her friends there. They share...

In this "delightful mash-up of Little House on the Prairie and The Spiderwick Chronicles" (SLJ), experience life on the prairie--with one fantastical twist Louisa Brody's life on the Colorado prairie is not at all what she expected. Her dear Pa, accused of thievery, is...

One boy's search for his father leads him to Puerto Rico in this moving middle-grade novel, for fans of Ghost and See You in the Cosmos. Marcus Vega is six feet tall, 180 pounds, and the owner of a premature mustache. When you look...

A lonely little mouse has to be resourceful to bring his family back together. In a series of delightfully imaginary achievements, "nobody's mouse" transforms himself into the beloved hero of his mother, father, sister, and brand-new baby brother. In their very first collaboration, Robert...

A lyrical text and adorable illustrations follow the bedtime lullabies of various animal mamas as they tell their little ones what they would do for their baby in a board-book version of a best-selling story.Author: Kate McMullanISBN-10: 059034126XISBN-13: 9780590341264Publisher: Cartwheel BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/1998Pages: 24Format:...

Step inside the pages of a little girl's magical book as she discovers the profound and inspiring notion that we each bring something different to the same story. Two-time Caldecott Honor artist Pamela Zagarenski debuts as an author in this tender picture book about...

Orpheus Rising is a sparkling immersion in adventures of great beauty, danger, and the unexpected, with a climax that will move anyone to a sense of joy. A daring retelling of the Orpheus legend in modern guise, Sam and his father, John, set off...

Matilda meets The Penderwicks in this charming, magical story about a young witch who accidentally travels back in time--the fourth in the "effervescent" (Kirkus Reviews) Poppy Pendle series. Della Dupree has the so-called honor of being named after the legendary founder of the prestigious...

Little Otter likes to play in a carefree, unabashed, utterly otterly way. Mom warns Little Otter, "Be careful!" Dad says, "Stay close!" But does Little Otter listen? Oh, no! No. No. No. Little Otter thinks he's a big otter now, big enough to take...

A heartfelt twist on the classic game of peek-a-boo from creator Sandra Magsamen--a #1 bestselling title with fresh new art Who is just cute as can be?Peek-a-boo, I love you The sweetest baby in the world to me Now with brand-new refreshed art, this...

Newly available in paperback, this 20th anniversary edition of a Caldecott Honor classic combines the star power of John Updike and Trina Schart Hyman. Celebrate the little moments that make each month special in this beautiful picture book featuring twelve poems about a family...

Starring an enthusiastic pooch whose joy, optimism and love know no bounds, this lively picture book is based on Emma Chichester Clark's own dog, and joyfully celebrates unconditional love. Plum has lots of favorite things--catching sticks, her bear, her bed--but really, LOVE is her...

In the twelfth chapter book in the New York Times-bestselling series, Amelia Bedelia heads to the beach for a summertime adventure.With her cousin Jason and her best friend Alice by her side, she's ready to try surfing, explore Blackberry Island, and learn more about...

ONE OF SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL's BEST BOOKS OF 2022 In You Ruined It, Anastasia Higginbotham, acclaimed author of Not My Idea: A Book About Whiteness, sheds light on the confusion and pain that many children feel in the aftermath of incest and sexual assault.When...