Family - Kids Fiction

An insatiable boy made of clay devours everything in sight until a fiesty goat ruins his appetite. Vibrant paintings invigorate this retelling of a Russian folktale.Author: Mirra GinsburgISBN-10: 0688144098ISBN-13: 9780688144098Publisher: Greenwillow BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/30/1997Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.95lbsSize: 11.10h x 9.30w x 0.40dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level:...

If you are lucky you know someone like the elderly lady in this book. Whenever she sees you--coming home from school, trick-or-treating at Halloween, or walking with your dog in the wood--she makes you feel special. She is someone you admire. She is someone...

Geraldine loves her baby blanket. Trouble is, she's no baby, and her blanket is old and tattered. "It looks silly," says her mother. "There's hardly any blanket left,"says her father. But geraldine refuses to part with her old friend. Will a new doll from...

Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home. While hiking with her new environmental club, Lizzie sees a dog stranded in the woods. After a dramatic...

Miss Ruby comes from the heart of the author. With the grave illness of her grandson, God gave her a desire to share his story in a fictional manner with a goal to help others in the same position. Written with love and by...

Frankie, the new kid in the neighborhood, makes friends very quickly. He loves to play pirates, cowboys and Indians, and explore the neighborhood on his big wheel with his friends after school.He always forgets the time and is always late for dinner. Despite his...

These enchanting, haunting stories from Carnegie winner Lucy M. Boston have become modern classics, beautifully evoking all the magic and wonder of childhood. Now The Children of Green Knowe and River at Green Knowe are available in one edition. Children of Green Knowe Tolly's...

From New York Times bestselling authors Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, and Emily Jenkins comes the hilarious and heartfelt story of a group of magical misfits. Nory Horace is nine years old. She's resourceful, she's brave, she likes peanut butter cookies. Also, she's able to...

From New York Times bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen comes a stunning thriller about a girl who must escape to freedom after the Berlin Wall divides her family between east and west. With the rise of the Berlin Wall, twelve-year-old Gerta finds her family...

When Flissy Bathburn's parents first dropped her off in Bottlebay, Maine, she hated everything about it. She hated the big gloomy house she was to live in. She hated meeting her long-lost and highly eccentric relatives. And most of all, she hated knowing that...

From the creator of the best-selling God Gave Us You comes a warm exploration of the ways parents show affection--and how it mirrors God's affection for his followers. Parents are always looking out for the perfect bedtime book to create a sense of well-being...

Libby's great aunt, Lobo, is from Mexico, but the United States has been her home for many years, and she wants to become a U.S. citizen. At the end of the week, Lobo will say the Pledge of Allegiance at a special ceremony. Libby...

Gee Whiz is a striking horse, and only part of that is because of his size. He is tall, but also graceful, yet his strides big but precise. At the same time, he keeps his eye on things, not as if he's suspicious, but...

Sammy takes off her high-tops, puts on some party shoes, and steps into a whole lot of trouble. "Sammy's investigation, friendships, family life, and wiseacre narration make this another rollicking addition to the series." --Booklist Sammy should have known better than to think 8th...

Welcome to Moundville, where it's been raining for longer than Roy McGuire has been alive. Most people say the town is cursed--right in the middle of their big baseball game against rival town Sinister Bend, black clouds crept across the sky and it started...

'Mothers can forgive anything Tell me all, and be sure that I will never let you go, though the whole world should turn from you.'It has been ten years since Jo and her husband founded their school for orphans. The first of Jo's boys...

'It takes so little to make a child happy, that it is a pity in a world full of sunshine and pleasant things, that there should be any wistful faces, empty hands, or lonely little hearts.' Jo March - now Mrs Bhaer - is...

A Caboodle of Cuddles is a love-themed book from Roger Priddy, gorgeously illustrated with animal babies on one page that cleverly fit into their families on the other The Picture Fit series has a special novelty, with raised shapes to touch, feel, and explore...

Whether it's waking up to find toads in their shoes, becoming trapped on the roof, or searching for cheese when their cow makes only lemonade, the Pepin family always seem to get into the most bizarre scrapes. Lucky for them, they have an author...

This is my first childrens' book and was inspired by my son Andrew and my grand-daughter Josie. Josie and Niijii, our wolf-dog, inspired Andrew and myself to write these stories almost 10 years ago Some of the stories, we did remember, however, Josie and...

When Baby Bird says good-bye to his mama at school each morning, he feels sad. Mama Bird feels sad, too. Sometimes it's hard to be apart. But as Mama Bird says, the love they share is with them always, keeping them close until the...

A historical chapter book series from three-time Coretta Scott King Award winner and Newbery Honor author, Patricia C. McKissack.Brothers Tank and Jimbo Turner love sneaking into Nashville's Sulphur Dell Ballpark to watch the superstars of Negro League baseball. When Josh Gibson, the famous home-run...

Charles is a mouse of few words. He doesn't like to talk, and he's perfectly happy playing by himself. But his parents are not happy. "It's time he played football or joined the ballet," says Charles's father. So off Charles goes to ballet class,...

Ruby wants Max to stay out of her room, but Max wants in. He just has to see what's inside of her jewelry box. When the sign on her door fails to keep him out, Ruby tells Max her own version of the Greek...

The author of such reliably offbeat sf thrillers as Strange Attractors (1990) radically changes pace for ten hilarious, semi- autobiographical stories. With affection and a splendid sense of comic timing, Sleator drags forth incidents from his family closet's darkest recesses--the time young Tycho was...

"Beautiful day!""Not a cloud in the sky!""A-picnicking we go!"When Picnic was first published in 1984, readers fell in love with Emily Arnold McCully's lush watercolors and charming story about a little mouse who is reunited with her family. Now the Caldecott artist has added...

'Gruffness and anger is passed along from person to person until a little dog starts a chain of happiness that reverses the trend. A] pleasant picture book that touches on] emotional maturity.' --ALA Children's Services Division. Author: Charlotte ZolotowISBN-10: 0064430340ISBN-13: 9780064430340Publisher: HarperCollinsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/12/1982Pages:...

The Berenstain Bears discover the true power of lending a helping paw in this exciting addition to the classic New York Times bestselling series.When Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear pretend to be their favorite superhero characters, the whole neighborhood joins in on the game....

The first in a thrilling, action-packed middle grade trilogy, which School Library Journal declared "will likely find the same wide appeal as Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson books.The Cloak Society: An elite organization of supervillains graced with extraordinary powers. Ten years ago the Cloak Society...

From New York Times bestselling author Lauren Oliver comes a luminous novel that glows with rare magic, ghostly wonders, and a true friendship that lights even the darkest of places. An E. B. White Read-Aloud Honor Book, it's perfect for fans of the author's...

Marley can't wait to lend a helping paw for Thanksgiving With the biggest dinner of the year to prepare, Marley's family is busy. But will Marley's antics get in the way? Find out in this hilarious lift-the-flap adventure starring the world's worst dog Author:...

Marley is in love after he catches a glimpse of a pretty poodle With his family in tow, Marley searches all over the neighborhood for the adorable poodle who has stolen his heart. Will Marley find his new love?Author: John GroganISBN-10: 0061855901ISBN-13: 9780061855900Publisher: HarperFestivalLanguage:...

Make way for Marley Mommy, Daddy, Cassie, and Baby Louie welcome Marley, a lovable puppy, into their home. But Marley doesn't stay a pint-sized pup for long. He grows and grows, and the bigger Marley gets, the bigger trouble he gets into. Big, bad-boy...

It is the autumn of 1644 and a civil war has been fought up and down England, between the King and Parliament but with no clear winners. In the market town of Huntingdon, Abigail Fullwood and her parents and two brothers get on with...

Rainy days have kept Reggie and Renee cooped up inside the house. Anxiously awaiting a chance to get outside and play, this brother and sister duo exhaust every indoor activity Mom suggests. Desperate for some fresh air and outdoor time, they hope for sunshine...

Little Lily the lamb is not quite the same as the others. She has especially short legs and a teeny - tiny head. One morning, all her friends want to climb the highest hill to reach the delicious green grass at the top. They...

Author: Shoshonna ShoapISBN-10: 1088020410ISBN-13: 9781088020418Publisher: Shoshonna ShoapLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/26/2022Pages: 42Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.11d

The Boot family desires to take a vacation, but due to bills and the absence of extra funds, it just does not seem possible. As a last resort to not let her family down, Mrs. Boot enters a contest and hopes for the best.Author:...

Gabi loves giving. It has always been easy-but then she meets her match, Mr. Brink, while visiting her grandma. But Gabi is persistent. She refuses to give up until she has brought a smile to the faces of all she meets. In the end,...

Dreaming of the Letter A, the first in The Princess and the Partner Alphabet Series, is a tale of imagination, dreams, learning and family togetherness. Each night, Daddy's Little Princess and Daddy's Little Partner go to sleep and enjoy wonderful dreams, and each morning...

A heartfelt companion novel to the critically acclaimed Chester and Gus about inclusivity, autism, friendship, and family, perfect for fans of Sara Pennypacker and Kate DiCamillo. After being separated from his family, Franklin becomes an independent cat, until he meets a goofy dog named...

Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic rags to riches story that launched her career and brought her books their enduring popularity now has a gorgeously reimagined cover. Seven-year-old Cedric Errol lives with his mother in New York City and has a decidedly negative view of the...

Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic Cinderella story of a young girl who maintains kindness above all as she goes from riches to rags and back again now has an eye-catching new cover. Sara Crewe is the privileged daughter of a wealthy merchant and is treated...

In this magical and poetic picture book, a father and child see all the wonders and connections in nature and in life as they go about their day. From a seed to a plant, from an egg to a chick, from a caterpillar to...

One Day at a Time meets Mindy Kim in this fourth book in the charming chapter book series about Catalina Castaneda, a Mexican American girl with a magical sewing kit who wants to win a skateboarding competition. The Valle Grande Games skateboarding competition is...

The Black Stallion meets Tamora Pierce in this adventure-filled middle grade novel about a young stable girl who discovers a secret that endangers her beloved horse and threatens her future.Sonnia loves horses more than anything. She works at her family's struggling pony ride business...

Author Nora Ericson and illustrator Elly MacKay's Too Early is a gentle, cozy picture book story following a family's bleary-eyed wake-up routine, a little one who's eager to start the day, and the quiet magic of early mornings. I wake up very early. Good...

IT'S SUMMER VACATION--and all the brothers and sisters and cousins are together in a large, rambling house on the shore. Every morning at sunrise Grandpa wakes the kids to go clam digging. And every day they come back with nearly empty buckets--until the storm,...

This story celebrates the love of grandmas and their grandchildren across different cultural norms.Your purchase of this book from the Our Yarning collection supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to all, equally.Author: Sue DrueryISBN-10: 1922789038ISBN-13: 9781922789037Publisher: Library for AllLanguage:...

From grinding on rails to landing that last big half-pipe trick, Goodnight Skateboard follows a young girl's day at a skateboarding competition until she says goodnight to her favorite extreme sport. With rhyming text and action-packed imagery, author Michael Dahl captures the excitement and...