Family - Kids Fiction

The first children's book by New York Times bestselling author Alan C. Fox Benji has made up his mind: he's going to grow the biggest banana squash ever from the tiny seeds he saved last summer. In spring, when the soil is soft, he...

A snoozy, lovey, cuddly, cozy, kissy, huggy, dozy bedtime, with a good night's rest and sweet dreams for all are guaranteed by the many soothing rituals illustrated in this charming board book, part of the Good Night series. Children relax in warm sudsy baths,...

Even monsters need to eat their vegetables! This wry and funny story might inspire a few veggie monsters to give peas a chance. When a single pea touches the lips of this determined vegetable hater, our hero doesn't cry, whine, or refuse to swallow....

A creative young girl breathes new life into a cardboard box in this "gleeful little story of imaginative play" for fans of Harriet the Spy and Harold and the Purple Crayon (School Library Journal) The day the refrigerator arrives in its large brown carton,...

This friendly, rhyming story follows a child and her father--as well as their cute pets, a puppy and a cat--through the day. From morning ritual to bedtime story (and all the fun in between ), life in the fourth floor walk up and on...

Transitioning a little one from a crib to a toddler bed? This award-winning bedtime book is just for you!At bedtime, Ed plays silly games with Dad. He has a drink and brushes his teeth. He takes a bath and cuddles with Mom for a...

A really cute, sweet and simple book about how much fun it is hanging out with Nana... "Hangin' out with Nana is a special kind of fun. We do all kinds of crazy things, like dancing in the sun Sometimes we chase the butterflies,...

A really cute, sweet and simple book about how much fun it is hanging out with your auntie... "Hangin' with my auntie is a special kind of fun. We do all kinds of crazy things, like dancing in the sun Sometimes we chase the...

A really cute book written in sweet and simple rhymes: "More than a starfish jumping in the sand, or a crazy alligator in a rock and roll band." Illustrated with silly drawings, sure to make any child smile. If you would like to order...

A Boston Globe Best Book of 2018 A Horn Book Best Book of 2018 "Vivid, hilarious, and heartbreaking." --Elizabeth Wein, New York Times bestselling author of Code Name Verity "The best children's book I've read this year." --Katherine Rundell, Boston Globe-Horn Book Award-winning author...

A magical and lyrical fantasy about a family of farmers who live in a shimmering, frosty house in a snowy white world, where warmth of each other is all they need to be cozy and happy. There's a snowy white windmill on a snowy...

It's the last week of summer vacation. Gavin McNally's parents announce the family is taking the following year off to travel the country in an RV! One night in a California campground, Gavin sees a red glow in the distance. Fire! The McNallys must...

Kio loves tacos from his local taco stand in the park. When Kio returns to the park and finds his favorite taco stand closed, he is devastated and decides something has to be done. But what can he do? Will Kio have to find...

A grandchild asks their grandmother what the moko kauae (traditional chin tattoo worn by Māori women), means to her. Her reply weaves in the whole family.A simple story that includes past and present generations, designed to encourage discussion about the meaning of moko kauae...

Dash, the jolly little dog, can't wait to get ready for Christmas day. Dash is in the Christmas spirit as he decorates his house, bakes some cookies, and trims his tree. Everything looks perfect, but Dash knows something is missing and not quite right....

Meet May Mouse and her family in this adorable rhyming story about a family that is worried their little May is too small to be successful. May knows better and shows them all how greatness comes in any size Author: Kirsten Brewer GantISBN-10: 1948256274ISBN-13:...

A baby blanket anticipates the arrival of a new baby girl. As they grow older together, they both learn the value of a secure friendship.Written by educator Pauline Hawkins and illustrated by award winning watercolor artist Lorraine Watry.Author: Pauline HawkinsISBN-10: 1948679744ISBN-13: 9781948679749Publisher: Wordcrafts PressLanguage:...

Countdown to the Last Tortilla is a historical fiction picture booK set in early 1950. Mam promises to make her youngest daughter her first new dress from a flour sack. Pepita's clever schemes to speed up the use of the flour brush against Mam...

A hare in the moon. A town with streets that won't stay still. Hidden worlds hide within these painted walls... Existing within these hidden worlds, outside of them, and in a world all of their own, is a child called Winter. As a baby,...

Now that they've returned from the Uncanny Valley to find their home in Dullsville in absolute shambles, Jaundice and Kale are rescued by high-flying aviatrix Beatrix Airdale. This time they're jetting off (literally) to Egypt to uncover the mysteries of a magical scarab. By...

The only children's book penned by playwright Arthur Miller, Jane's Blanket intelligently and iconically details a touching truth of childhood. A reprint with fine details allows Arthur Miller's enduring message to be available to a new generation. Since she was a baby, Jane has...

"Anna's Big Week" tells the story of a spunky 9-year-old girl who has been diagnosed with Noonan syndrome. This children's book describes events that occur in Anna's life at home, at school, and at a doctor's visit. Join Anna, her mother, and her dog...

When Violet's father comes to pick her up at school, one of her classmates asks: "How come your Dad is blue and you're not?" Violet has never even thought about this before. Her mother is red, and her father is blue - so why...

"In Mama's Arms" reflects the natural wonder of a child's imagination and curiosity about nature and relationships. While the child asks where certain animals "go", the child is exposed to relational constructs, new vocabulary, and prepositional use, leaving in the end the child feeling...

Billy Miller is back! The stand-alone companion to two-time Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes's award-winning, acclaimed, and bestselling The Year of Billy Miller, Billy Miller Makes a Wish is a laugh-out-loud funny and accessible story about summer, family, and wishes that (almost) come true....

Connie receives a birthday gift from Grandma Julie. Connie desires to become a nurse. Connie is inspired by Grandma Julie when she attends career day at the hospital where Grandma Julie works as a nurse. Author: Dawn A. HowardISBN-10: 0578817667ISBN-13: 9780578817668Publisher: MD Health Care...

'Walter's Christmas Angel is an enchanting CHRISTmas story about a special relationship between a stray dog and a little boy named Walter. Walter is an adventurous boy eager for Santa's Christmas visit. In his impatience for the special day, he puts himself and those...

CJ is a spunky girl who loves animals. At a young age, she starts to have some uneasy thoughts that occur over and over again. These thoughts bother her They cause her to worry all the time and make it hard for her to...

Explaining a child's beginning, is sometimes difficult and considered taboo. Written from a Christian's perspective, this book is an honest, eye opening and humorous, mother's attempt to satisfy her daughter's curiosity, of where babies come from?Author: Robert RoperISBN-10: 1952320488ISBN-13: 9781952320484Publisher: Yorkshire PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/28/2020Pages:...

In this beautifully illustrated picture book, one little girl and her father are on their way to school as the whole city wakes up around them! The gumdrop sun rises high in the cotton candy sky. A woman stretches. She starts to run. The...

This joyful book was written in the form of rhymes to help inspire little brown boys and girls and any child of color to develop a love of self and their various skin colors.Author: Kerry G. Johnson, Boni McKeemerISBN-10: 8648467241ISBN-13: 9798648467248Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Jemima Boone is as thrilled to tell you about her daddy, Daniel Boone, as you will be to read her story about the settlement of the Kentucky frontier. Adventure and danger are behind every tree. Along with the Boone family triumphs are tragedies that...

Little Elli Mae continues to protect herself during the COVID-19 pandemic. She urges everyone else to do the same. Some of her neighbors, close friends, and relatives have fallen ill because of the virus, and she needs to express herself. She wants everyone to...

In this bilingual picture book, cousins from opposite sides of the border visit each other's towns and delight in their similarities and differences. Two cousins live in two towns, separated by a river. But there is also a bigger divide--the US-Mexico border--which means they...

Daddy's Nose and Toes is a funny story about a little boy and his family enjoying a day at the beach. This book is filled with rhyme and repetition so your little reader can easily recognize and recall the words. Join this family as...

Beloved America, I have loved you with an everlasting love. I will sing over you with poems and songs. I will reveal my love to you through mercy and justice. It is within your heart that my light can grow if you would only...

Jack loves to build, build, and build. He decides to build his very own robot only to find it is way more difficult than he ever imagined. After many tries, he considers giving up. This is a sweet, inspiring, & wholesome story about not...

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...

A tender story follows a mother-and-daughter pair enjoying a ritual to remember: a bus ride to the countryside, baskets full of berries, and a fragrant pie. As the sun starts to rise, a young girl and her mother set out on the bus, riding...

Rosie Posie is a happy and confident kid, but there are times when her self-esteem gets rattled . . . like when she begins to notice changes in the way her body looks in the mirror. Rosie's mother helps by teaching her more about...

"Oh Yes I Can, Just Watch Me!" is a heartwarming story based on the life of a determined Scottish girl called Julie. Julie had to wear leg braces after recovering from a serious illness and was often told to not dream too big. However,...

Abby Braverman strives to navigate seventh grade without her best friend, keep up her older brother's spirits while he undergoes cancer treatment, and figure out her surprising new feelings for the boy next door. Includes facts about testicular cancer.Author: Donna GephartISBN-10: 1534440909ISBN-13: 9781534440906Publisher: Simon...

Fred Fruitee was bored.He longed for a little adventure. But when a thunderstorm chased him into Mr. Farmer's shed, he found more adventure than he bargained for.He discovered...The Pickers!Author: Michael HendricksonISBN-10: 1952474507ISBN-13: 9781952474507Publisher: Wordcrafts PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/13/2021Pages: 50Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.69lbsSize: 8.00h x 8.00w x...

Just be You! An endearing story with a priceless message, Rock and Kite is a delightful tale of friendship, kindness, differences, and learning to be happy with ourselves just the way we are.Join Rock and Kite on their adventure as the two characters form...

'I want More' is a book written for children one to six years old, featuring a boy called Romeo. It is all about his passion - love for cars. Romeo can not get enough cars. He wants every colour and no matter how many...

Civil rights icon, Ambassador Andrew Young and his daughter, Paula Young Shelton, deliver a powerful oral history about a special day in Andrew's childhood that changed him forever. This story of race relations in the 1930s South is illustrated by bestselling Caldecott Honor winner...

A young goat woke up one morning to find himself in the back of a truck. With him are several other goats. He heard one say that they are headed for market though he did not know what that meant. He did not think...

Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Award winner Ren馥 Watson continues her charming young middle grade series starring Ryan Hart, a girl who is pure spirit and sunshine. Ryan Hart is caught in the middle. She has an older brother and a new...

A collection of classic Munsch stories! Kids will love these five wacky favourites from Canada's best-loved storyteller, with all of the original illustrations by Michael Martchenko. Includes: Smelly Socks More Pies! Zoom! Boo! The Sandcastle Contest PLUS a special edition of Braids!, with illustrations...

It started out as a small zombie problem. Then four more zombies tagged along. Now there are too many to count! From the acclaimed illustrator of Flora & Ulysses comes the exciting conclusion to the Zombie Problems trilogy. After facing an alligator attack and...