Family - Kids Fiction

One family finds a way to get through Shabbat when someone has incurable hiccups. Jonah loves Shabbat. But this week, as he helps his family set the table for dinner, something unexpected happens: he gets the hiccups! His sister, grandma, mom, cousin, and dad...

Lulu loves animals. She knows that the hedgehog she rescued isn't really a pet, but Lulu does want to make sure she's all right. And so the Hedgehog Club is born. Everyone on the street agrees to keep an eye on the little hedgehog...

From bestselling novelty book creator Mara Van Fleet comes a cozy, texture-filled storybook about two siblings' nighttime ritual putting on their fuzzy and fun pajamas--made by their mom! At night as Mama creates special pajamas for her little ones, there is a bedtime parade...

Let the snowflakes fall! Enjoy a cold-weather adventure in this updated classic from the author of Apples and Pumpkins. Snow falls and falls all through the night. And when morning comes, it's time for fun! Watch the snowplows sweep the streets. Shovel walkways! Build...

Lottie the Chicken deals with the loss of Aunt Mattie in this gently sad and sweetly funny picture book that explores the death of a loved one, in the tradition of Judith Viorst's The Tenth Good Thing about Barney. Aunt Mattie has died. But...

The family's getting together on Saturday, and JoAnn is bringing the lasagna First, she decides to make extra, since Anna has always loved it. But what's lasagna without meatballs? Everyone loves meatballs. And then there are the sausages and braciole and eggplant. Hooray for...

They had their tea party in that rundown, ramshackle, and downright creepy house. There were Bab and Betty and most of a dozen of their worn-down dolls, and no matter how worn-down or creepy this place might seem to you and I, for these...

Haunted Mansion meets Stranger Things ★ "A smart, thrilling mystery" -Publishers Weekly, starred review ★ "Magical elements, evocative, intelligent writing, and ever-ratcheting suspense."-Kirkus Reviews, starred review "The foreboding atmosphere perfectly matches the dark mystery and high stakes confronting the middle-schoolers." -Booklist For as long...

Alien foes, forbidden romance, and uneasy alliances await in the sequel to Starglass, which #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth called "a richly imagined, beautifully written book." The Asherah has finally reached Zehava, the long-promised planet. There, Terra finds harsh conditions and...

April is the cruelest month, said the poet, and Alice McKinley would agree. April is a hard month. Not that she doesn't have some fun. It does begin with a wonderful April Fool's Day joke on her brother, Lester. But it also begins with...

Count along with twenty young students from nineteen different homes as they get ready for their first day of kindergarten. Alarm clocks go off and students all over town wake up and get ready for their big day. Some feel eager, others are nervous,...

A young boy tries to find his voice with the help of some four-legged friends in this novel from the Newbery-winning author of Sarah, Plain and Tall. Zoe's family rescues dogs in need. There is always the sweet smell of dog and a warm...

This sixth book about Yoko the cat by beloved bestselling author and artist Rosemary Wells is about keeping your cool in big, unfamiliar places Yoko and her mama are going on a trip to Japan Yoko helps Mama get to and through the airport...

Will Lucky solve life's mysteries before she turns twelve? The adventures that began with the Newbery Award-winner The Higher Power of Lucky come to a grand finale. For eleven-year old Lucky, the universe is full of questions. Is that mysterious woman at the café...

Hillary McKay returns with another hilarious and adventurous story of the four Conroy sisters as they come together to devise a plan helping Ruth sponsor a child in Africa. When Ruth Conroy decides to sponsor a child in Africa, she is unprepared for just...

Annie and her cousin Henry find a nest in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read by the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning creators of Henry and Mudge. Someone is building a nest on Annie's porch. Annie can't wait to show her favorite cousin, Henry. Every day they...

Originally written to entertain his four young sons, Johann David Wyss based The Swiss Family Robinson on Daniel Defoe's classic shipwreck story, Robinson Crusoe (1719). Upon its initial publication in 1812, The Swiss Family Robinson was received with great enthusiasm not only as a...

When Nate Chance arrives home from school, he sees two police cars and an ambulance in his yard. Before his mother can get him and his little sister, Junie, inside, Nate and Junie witness their father, blood pouring down his face, being led by...

Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la, la la la la. Written in the sixteenth century, "Deck the Halls" has been a favorite holiday song for generations of Americans. Now see it brought to life like never before as...

#1 New York Times best-selling author and world-renowned financial expert Suze Orman makes her children's book debut in this story of a one-dollar bill named Billy and a penny named Penny. When Billy and Penny realize that the family they live with are overlooking...

2019 Winner of the Governor General's Literary Award? An exquisitely written, uplifting middle grade debut by acclaimed author, Erin Bow, about a young girl who defies her family's expectations in order to save her brother and become an eagle hunter, perfect for fans of...

"With expressive paintings and droll writing, Jared Taylor Williams captures the inner warrior of a bunny-child...a charmer." --Wall Street Journal Have you ever wondered what life would be like if it were a little more...exciting? Perhaps it would help if you were a ninja....

Weeping Willow is a book about being shunned by others and how to believe in yourself.Author: Mable PollardISBN-10: 154624560XISBN-13: 9781546245605Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/19/2018Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.17lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.07d

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

In the second book of the Wild Magic trilogy, courageous young Mup and her family are trying to heal and restore the kingdom when they uncover an ancient and powerful anger. The old queen and her raggedy witches have fled Witches Borough, and Mup's...

Winston is a curious and thoughtful little wombat who has questions and ideas about the world. Winston's family encourages and helps him with his discoveries and adventures. Tonight Winston has caught a case of the wiggles. He is so excited about his class field...

Get ready for round-the-world adventure with Sam Spinner and her brother Nipper in the first book in a new hilarious, puzzle-packed series filled with super-secret messages! Perfect for fans of Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library and classics like Holes. Samantha Spinner's uncle Paul disappeared,...

In The Days of Queen Victoria is the story of Queen Victoria, the woman who became queen at eighteen and for nearly 64 years wore the crown of Great Britain.Eva March Tappan was a teacher and American author born in Blackstone, Massachusetts, she graduated...

Johanna Spyri (1827 - 1901) was a Swiss-born author of children's stories, and is best known for her book Heidi. Born Johanna Louise Heusser in the rural area of Hirzel, Switzerland, as a child she spent several summers in the area around Chur in...

Twelve-year-old Darby loves living on her family's strawberry farm. But a big storm is coming, and it threatens to destroy everything she and her family hold dear. Darby is twelve years old and has Down syndrome. Her favorite things are music, chocolate, and her...

The continuing adventures of Jaden, Cali, and the Cross Ups crew. When Jaden gets a call inviting him to Comic Con to test out a new version of his favorite game, Cross Ups, he is thrilled . . . sort of. He'll get to...

iWonder Star and Happy Peter is from the iWonder Star (R) series of children's books. The books celebrate children's immense potential, natural curiosity and sense of wonder. iWonder Star empowers children with self-awareness and social-emotional intelligence so they can successfully navigate through the challenges...

Kirby Zig Zigonski lives for the world of simple circuits, light bulbs, buzzers, and motors. Electronics are, after all, much more predictable than most people--especially his father, who he hasn't seen in over a year. When his dad's latest visit is canceled with no...

From the team behind the #1 bestselling I Love You Night and Day comes another beautifully illustrated story of unconditional love, now perfectly packaged as a padded board book.When you love someone, you stand by them no matter what happens. In good times ....

Usually, adults understand me when I say, "Jesus really changes your life." They understand better, because they have lived through more experiences and can look back on those experiences with the perspective that God had everything in His hands. He knew what would happen....

Zion is too old to be in pull-ups and hates it when teased by his brothers, but because of his pride, refuse to be told to use the bathroom. He simply will not, as he sees it, take orders from anybody because nobody tells...

The Bright Idea Series are stories based on Mr. Watts-a light stand that magically comes to life. He lives in apartment number 4, where he befriends and advises the children that pass through. Mr. Watts assists them in finding solutions to their problems and...

"Celebrations and traditions might differ, but the story of missing distant family is universal." "School Library Journal" (starred review) This poignant, vibrantly illustrated tale, which won the prestigious Feng Zikai Chinese Children s Picture Book Award in 2009, is sure to resonate with every...

Maxine Hill is an inquisitive 4th grade student who has a talent for solving problems and enjoys helping people in need. While using her quirky skills of observation, Maxine discovers an unexpected secret about Mrs. Sullivan, her sweet, quiet neighbor that changed their relationship...

Thirteen-year-old Gabe Mendoza is headed to the public library when he hears a voice call, "Son." Gabe sizes up an approaching vagrant. "It's me, your dad."Dad? Couldn't be. This man looks homeless--is homeless. He's hauling a suitcase with everything he possesses--nothing. To Gabe, the...

From the team behind the bestselling I Love You Night and Day comes another beautifully illustrated picture book about the unconditional love between a parent and child. When you love someone, you stand by them no matter what happens. In good times . ....

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...

Louisa May Alcott's classic tale follows the lives of the four March sisters. Beautiful Meg, tomboyish Jo, fragile Beth, and romantic Amy may not have a lot of money while their father is off fighting in the Civil War, but the have each other...

For ages 3-9... This is the Second Edition of LOVE SPOTS. It features all new artwork with the original, endearing story. Do you know the REAL reason camouflage uniforms have all those spots? It's a story every military dad or mom should share with...

The first book written and illustrated by Eymard Toledo shows one boy's pluck when his beautiful town is ruined by the arrival of a gray, dusty factory. Uncle Flores is the best tailor in the small river town of Pinbauê in Brazil. He used...

Mom is sick in bed and asks Dad to do a few things around the house. Dad happily does it all: he cooks, he cleans, he even does the wash. Will Dad make a big mess of it all, or will it all work...

Twelve-year-old Michael has been struggling to just be a kid. Between his mom's illness and his anger at having to help his family out, he is growing up way too fast. But then Michael makes a friend and solves a mystery. Maybe there can...

In a dismal old schoolhouse down by the sea, there was a young boy named Mucumber McGee. Lunch had begun, and was nearly complete. Would there be any food for Mucumber to eat? Alas, not a hot dog, not even beef stew, only a...

Mucumber McGee's food related mishaps continue in Mucumber McGee and the Honey-Glazed Ham Bone. Mucumber's birthday has arrived and he's waited all morning to eat the delicious, homemade birthday treat his mother gave him. The situation takes a turn for the worst when he...

It's Time For Bed, The Clock Is Ticking, But Little Red Wants To Do Other Things Instead All parents and caregivers of young children who have ever experienced "The Bedtime Ritual" will enjoy this story, especially the little red headed ones The author is...