Family - Kids Fiction

The girls are at it again. With Easter and their birthday the next day Violet Jane discovers something that shocks her and promises to disrupt the entire Dragic household. Lilly June is in the dark, as usual, equally befuddled by the turn of events....

In a shabby New York side street in the mid-1880s, young American Cedric Errol lives with his mother in genteel poverty after his father, Captain Errol dies. They receive a visit from Havisham, an English lawyer with a message from young Cedric's grandfather, the...

One of the longest running story series for children is "The Bobbsey Twins" and it has delighted children and their parents for over a hundred years now. Follow the adventures of two sets of young twins at the turn of the Twentieth Century when...

Children will love this retelling of a classic Italian fairy tale. Papa Gatto, trusted adviser to the prince, learns that judgment can be clouded by appearances when he hires the lovely Sophia to care for his eight tiny kittens. When Papa Gatto realizes his...

Children will love this retelling of a classic Italian fairy tale. Papa Gatto, trusted adviser to the prince, learns that judgment can be clouded by appearances when he hires the lovely Sophia to care for his eight tiny kittens. When Papa Gatto realizes his...

Emily Pearl can do lots of things by herself. But sometimes even resourceful little girls need help. Emily Pearl is a very big girl. She can pour her own juice. She can feed her goldfish. She can even curl her own hair. Whenever her...

A new generation of children love Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, inspired by the classic series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Celebrate love with Daniel Tiger and his friends in this boxed set that includes three tiger-tastic board books Ugga Mugga means "I love you " This sweet...

Count each little finger one by one in this sweet book now available in a bilingual board book edition! Ten little fingers, one hand . . . two. Diez deditos tienes, una mano..., dos. Two small hands belong to you! Dos manos peques, tus...

Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant brings the peaceful sounds, sights, and characters of the coast vividly to life in the eighth book of the Lighthouse Family series, in which the family meets a bear who has just woken up from hibernation! After a long winter...

Someone is causing trouble at Chatswood Manor and it's up to Betsy to find the culprit before it's too late in the fifth book of this fascinating historical fiction series. Betsy Northrop is about to turn twelve years old and per her family's tradition,...

Alice doesn't like noise, smells or strangers. She does like rules. Lots of rules. Nobody at her new school knows she is autistic, and soon Alice finds herself in trouble because the rules here are different. When she meets Megan in detention, she doesn't...

In this suspenseful thriller, Sara and her mother are going to secretly escape her abusive father--when her mother mysteriously disappears. Sara and her mom have a plan to finally escape Sara's abusive father. But when her mom doesn't show up as expected, Sara's terrified....

Little Red Riding Hood is worried about her Granny. Granny's recovered from her scare with the Big Bad Wolf, but she's lonely. Thankfully Little Red Riding Hood is on the case She is ready to find her Granny some new hobbies and some new...

Fasten your seat belts for some unexpected turbulence ahead, as Jaundice and Kale Bland are back for their final unintentional adventure! Now that they've returned from the Uncanny Valley to find their home in Dullsville in absolute shambles, the sisters are rescued by high-flying...

A girl grappling with Panic Disorder finds comfort--and love--with a boy who is hiding a terrible secret in this poignant and romantic novel from Printz Honor medal winner and National Book Award finalist Deb Caletti. Jade DeLuna is too young to die. She knows...

"Meet the new Ramona Quimby!" --Entertainment Weekly In this hilarious and heartfelt middle grade debut, Gertie is a girl on a mission to be the best fifth grader ever in order to show her estranged mother that Gertie doesn't need her--not one bit! Gertie...

This fun children's picture book follows the story of cute little bunny, Jimmy. He lives with his family in a small, nice house in the forest. The problem is that Jimmy doesn't want to sleep in his own bed. Every night he sneaks quietly...

Every morning is beautiful when Noah visits his Grandparents. When Grandpa and Noah wake up, they take off singing and hardly stop: walking the dog, splashing through puddles, and eating French toast with cinnamon. But one summer Grandpa seems to have forgotten how to...

Once upon a time there was a little squeegy bug. No one knew where he came from. He wasn't an ant. He wasn't a cricket. And he certainly wasn't a flea. What was he? Follow along with lovable bug that tries to discover his...

In the aftermath of a crisis that threatens the safety of all shadow children -- illegal third-borns in a society that allows only two children per family -- Trey's friends expect him to take charge -- a function he doesn't want or think he...

A young aspiring violinist learns the value of family ties and team spirit in this picture book lushly illustrated by Caldecott Medal winner E.B. Lewis about a down-on-their-luck baseball team and the music that turns their season around. Reginald loves to create beautiful music...

My Cape Cod Magic is a beautifully illustrated beginning reader for parent and child based on an engaging poem and with fifteen, fine art, picture-postcard images of classic Cape scenes - reminiscent of children's picture books more commonly found a century ago but also...

Four best friends, one lucky bracelet, and an utterly charming new middle-grade series Caitlin would stay at summer camp forever if she could. Her new best friends in the world, Hannah, Mia, and Libby are there. And at home? Everything's different: Her dad is...

This tender, sweet, and hilarious novel about growing up with a loving family and a perfectly rambunctious dog "balances moments of hilarity with poignancy" (Publishers Weekly, starred review). When she was eight, Binny's life was perfect: She had her father's wonderful stories and Max,...

Beloved author Cynthia Rylant offers a sweet story about a day in the life of a family dog as she explores the concept of opposites. Rosie is a very busy little dog. Sometimes she's good, and sometimes she's bad. Sometimes she wants to go...

An unsent letter in a first edition copy of Charlotte's Web leads to a hunt for treasure in this heartwarming middle grade mystery from the author of The Mother-Daughter Book Club. Now that Truly Lovejoy's father has been injured by an IED in Afghanistan...

Greg Heffley and his family escape to a tropical island resort for some much-needed rest and relaxation, but sun poisoning, stomach troubles, and venemous creatures all threaten their vacation.Author: Jeff KinneyISBN-10: 1432843729ISBN-13: 9781432843724Publisher: Thorndike Press Large PrintLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/07/2017Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.90lbsSize: 8.70h x...

Wee Little Bunny just can't sit still. It's not that he doesn't want to hear the tortoise's story or play with the fox, but he can't seem to stay in one place long before he has to hop, hop, hop off and play. The...

A 12-year-old boy is caught in the middle of cultures, friends, and growing up Chinese Jewish American in this acclaimed, hilariously witty, and heartwarming coming-of-age story.David Da-Wei Horowitz has a lot on his plate. Preparing for his upcoming bar mitzvah would be enough work...

Lassie is Joe's prize collie and constant companion. But when Joe's father loses his job, Lassie must be sold. Three times she escapes from her new owner, and three times she returns home to Joe, until finally she is taken to the remotest part...

Missing You at Bedtime, Daddy is a bedtime book for parents who are unable to be at home with their children at night. The book goes through the bedtime routine while the child pretends that their missing parent is there with them. Starting with...

A New York Times Book Review choice as one of the 10 Best Illustrated Children's Books of 2011, an Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Award Honour Book, and finalist for the Governor General's Award: Children's Illustration and Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Awards: Picture Book...

Lydia, a young Amish girl, lives on a farm near Lancaster, Pennsylvania. All summer long she has worked on a small hooked mat, her first "piece" that must be finished before she can go to market with her father. In spite of her best...

Father and son go camping, but who is really taking care of whom? Full color.Author: Mercer MayerISBN-10: 0780775570ISBN-13: 9780780775572Publisher: Turtleback BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2001Pages: 22Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 8.00h x 8.20w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.4Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 7276 / Just Me...

"Deluxe 20th anniversary edition"--Dust jacket.Author: Susan WojciechowskiISBN-10: 0763678228ISBN-13: 9780763678227Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)Language: EnglishPublished: 09/08/2015Pages: 40Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.20lbsSize: 10.20h x 11.20w x 0.40dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 4.5Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 14887 / Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey

A tiny dog, a kindhearted girl, and a nervous juggler converge in a cinematic book in four acts -- a unique children's literature experience. Lucy is a small dog without a home. She had one once, but she remembers it only in her dreams....

A young girl discovers that her impoverished family is rich in things that matter in life, especially being outdoors and experiencing nature. Mountain Girl knows her family doesn't have enough money. But as the family sits around their scratched-up kitchen table and discusses the...

The creator of YOU ARE MY CUPCAKE returns with a cuddly story all about baby animals and their mommies Join an adorable little bunny on the search for Mommy all around the farm yard. Each spread includes cleverly imagined die-cuts to help readers guess...

Originally published in the 1950s, these beautifully illustrated stories for young readers recount the adventures of the Tatums, a backwoods family, and their puppy, Tough Enough. Mainly set on a farm in Appalachia, the tales are noteworthy for their realistic portrayal of rural life....

Beautiful Blue World is a thrilling and moving story of children who become the key to winning a war. Sofarende is at war. For twelve-year-old Mathilde, it means food shortages, feuding neighbors, and bombings. Even so, as long as she and her best friend,...

A 2004 Caldecott Honor Book 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, and older sister. Yet they all want her to dress just like them! Ella Sarah will...

Willie Meadow lives with his mother, father, and brother in Blue Hill, Virginia. It's peaceful there--a perfect place for growing up. And for the Meadow family, each season of the year holds something special. Like the puppies born to their beloved dog one summer,...

A stunning middle-grade debut--full of heart, humor, and nonstop action It's tough to be thirteen, especially when somebody's trying to kill you. Not that Egg's life was ever easy, growing up on sweaty, pirate-infested Deadweather Island with no company except an incompetent tutor and...

To mark the 20th anniversary of the publication of Amazing Grace, the spirited little girl with a big imagination is coming back to Puffin in two fun chapter books! In Encore, Grace!, when Grace's family and group of friends change, Grace turns to her...

Newbery Medal winner and master storyteller Sharon Creech spins a wonderfully funny and tender tale.As nine-year-old Dennis confronts the ghost of his uncle Arvie, Arvie's eccentric antics and wonderful wordplay keep the reader laughing. But at its tender heart, the story reveals the holes...

Brother Bear is all set for the big class trip to a honey farm. With Mama Bear, Papa Bear, and Sister Bear in tow for the sweet ride, there is bound to be a sticky adventure ahead Author: Jan Berenstain, Mike BerenstainISBN-10: 006057416XISBN-13: 9780060574161Publisher:...

Lily and Blue Kangaroo - a friendship forever Another heart warming story featuring Lily and her much-loved toy, Blue Kangaroo, from award-winning, renowned illustrator, Emma Chichester Clark.Lily and Blue Kangaroo are inseparable. Wherever Lily goes, Blue Kangaroo goes too. But Lily is not always...

It's grocery day at Joey's house, and he's hoping for something yummy! Join Joey on a rhyming, sugar-coated adventure as he discovers the special treats his mother bought at the store. Joey can't wait to dig into each bag and see what goodies await....

An imaginative tale of the world seen through the eyes of a sleepy child. In Walk to the Castle, Lil man's world grows with each step as he encounters nature with childlike wonder. Surprises on each page, Lil man sets out on an adventure...

Find out what Puppy is going to do next by lifting the flaps in this his fun interactive story, presented in board book form for extra durability. "Puppy has a slipper. What is Puppy going to do? Hide the slipper!" Little pups go on...