Family - Kids Fiction

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...

Sometimes Ruby needsjust one more minute of sleep, one more thingy for her hair, one more push on the swing, and one more scoop on her cone, (and one more, and one more, and one more . . .)until one more is justtoo much.Maybe...

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...

Fall under the spell of this fantasy-adventure story about a Lebanese-American girl who finds the courage to save her grandmother. Perfect for fans of The Girl Who Drank the Moon. Teta, Sami's Lebanese grandmother, has been ill for a while, slipping from reality and...

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...

Flat Stanley is taking over the world, one city at a time In this terrific tenth installment in the renowned Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures chapter book series, the Lambchops travel to the Lone Star State In this easy-to-read and incredibly hilarious chapter book, Stanley...

Autumn has just recently moved to Toronto and started at a new school. She has always loved creating animations about her pet hamster named Nibbles. When Autumn gets cyberbullied for her animations online, she gets very hurt and discouraged. Will she be able to...

Meet Ty, a little guy with a big heart Winnie Perry's sweet baby brother, Ty is full of awesome ideas and wacky plans that only a seven-year-old boy could hatch. Whether it's battling the family cat with a Dustbuster or smuggling a baby penguin...

New York Times bestseller Lauren Myracle's long-awaited prequel to Eleven Winnie Perry is turning ten and ten is BIG. It means double digits, more responsibility, and being an almost-middle-schooler. Ten means that Winnie can handle anything, even a three-year-old baby brother and a practically...

Woolbur is a free-spirited, fluffy, one-of-a-kind sheep He knows the most important accessories are confidence and fearlessness. Woolbur is not like other sheep. He hangs out with wild dogs and even dyes his wool blue.Don't worry says Grandpaa when Maa and Paa fret that...

*NOW A HIT TV SERIES ON DISNEY JUNIOR*The bestselling picture book that launched the beloved Fancy Nancy series by the dazzling duo Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser Meet Nancy, who believes that more is ALWAYS better when it comes to being fancy. She...

This story is really about generosity toward one another. Ms. Alice, an elderly lady who lives alone, finally meets someone she truly cares about. She then gives a gift that is later appreciated by another generation, which in turn means that Ms. Alice is...

Through the eyes of a child, this book shows how moms who are in the work force, particularly nurses, face daily challenges. A child explains why, for them, nurse mommies are the best. This book, meant to be read to young kids, is filled...

Inspiring story of a grandmother and grandchildren's love and adoration for each other. A wonderful example of the importance and joy of having family traditions.Grammy has trouble saying goodbye but is comforted with her special "goodbye window." Having that constant is very important to...

He was a superstar in the world of animals and birds. He was friends with kings and queens and many Important People. Nehru and Indra Gandhi. And he went to London and Germany and all those kinds of places. He knew big-big people and...

When Donald's nephews want to raise money for charity, Huey finds out there is more than one way to help! Featuring Disney friends and lots of fun, Growing Up Stories offer a fresh approach for sharing positive character traits with young children. Stickers included!Author:...

Celebrate the places you and Baby love in the True North! Show your little one that Canada 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...

Looking for silly book that will help you bond with your child or grandchild in new and unique ways? This is it In this book, Billy is perplexed when his grandma says to him, "See you later, Alligator " Does she really think he...

An aunt tells her nieces and nephews all the activities she plans to do with them and expresses her love for them. Author: Dana JeanISBN-10: 1645382591ISBN-13: 9781645382591Publisher: Orange Hat PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/07/2020Pages: 34Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.69lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.25d

Make every day a Fourth of July celebration with this adorable board book for babies and toddlers!Wake up, American Baby, and welcome to another fun day in the USA! Enjoy eating popcorn at a baseball game, munching on hot dogs at a backyard picnic,...

Believe in Yourself and Your Dream Will Find You!Every child is born with unique gifts and strengths, and as they grow, those begin to influence their interests and hobbies. As adults, we can sometimes see these gifts and tell our kids what they could...

From the funniest voice in young fiction today, the latest in this charming series of rhyming tales for ages 5+ Ava and her invisible cat perform at the circus 'In a change to our scheduled programme tonight, I proudly present, for your joy and...

Corn dog tells the tale of a popcorn loving pooch who lets her nose lead her away from her family's farm following the scent of popping corn coming from the town's giant popcorn ball contest. She must find her way back home after getting...