Family - Kids Fiction

Elizabeth wants to play all day From running around outside to jumping on the bed, she's a curious little girl. But Mommy, Daddy, and even Liza the kitty can't always play and sometimes they must say "no." Through this sweet, colorful book, early readers...

"No No " shouted Ollie, "I don't want to go in there That's not my grandpa; he doesn't even know who I am anymore." So begins the beautiful journey of a little boy who transitions from being scared and frustrated that his grandpa, and...

When Max's grandpa drives Max and his brother past City Hall, Max decides he wants to meet the mayor. So his grandpa sets up an appointment with Buffalo's mayor, Byron Brown. But when a blizzard hits Buffalo the night before the appointment, it looks...

Timmy loves playing sports with friends, learning new things at school and spending quality time with his family. One day, Timmy's family goes through a big change and Timmy also makes some big changes, too. Things are not looking good for this once happy...

Mama and Papa Turtle are anxiously awaiting the arrival of their little hatchlings when a violent storm destroys their nest, separating them from their babies. Their dreams of parenthood rest in the jaws of a family of gators who are determined to reunite them....

There is always something interesting going on with Mr. and Mrs. Chapman and their kids, Daniel and Grace. Today's adventure takes place at bedtime as Mr. and Mrs. Chapman tuck the children into bed. Daniel always has great questions, especially at this time of...

Mallory has a new journal, just in time for her family's vacation to the Grand Canyon. She can't wait for the road trip--until it turns out that her cousin, Kate, is coming along. Kate would rather read a list of "fun facts" than have...

Join Duggy & Friends on an adventure of a lifetime. Discover how he was created by several peoples dreams...coming together. Climb aboard, buckle-up and hang on for...a wild ride to the Sky: )Author: Mitch CarleyISBN-10: 1511402121ISBN-13: 9781511402125Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2005Pages: 52Format:...

Encourage safe yet exciting Halloween fun for your child in this colorful, rhyming tale Halloween is a frightfully fantastic time of year for people of all ages but is especially fun as a child Through simple verse and bright illustrations, P.K. Hallinan awakens the...

While Big Bear and Little Bear are snuggled up for the night, a wild storm rages. The bears wake up to find that the wind has knocked down all of the trees in their forest, they'll have to move. Little Bear is distraught. He...

In this celebration of diversity, a young girl sees the beauty in everyone's similarities and differences as she encounters people from all walks of life. April is excited about visiting Grammie, but she has a whole week before she can go. The week goes...

Anticipation and anxiety lead to gleeful exhilaration in this story of a father-son roller-coaster ride. A timid young boy is just barely tall enough to ride the DinoCoaster, so he joins his father for a fast-paced journey that takes them climbing, zooming, sailing, and...

From the international best-selling author of Sidewalk Flowers and the illustrator of The King of the Birds, a picture book about crime, punishment...and art.When Holland is arrested for the thirty-seventh time for stealing beautiful things, he must make a very difficult decision. A police...

The Tweedles are back and ready to take another exuberant swing at going modern. When their neighbors the Hamms announce that they've "gone online" by buying a telephone, Mama excitedly follows suit. But will the lure of the telephone be too much of a...

Nominee for the 2012 Silver Birch Express Award in the Ontario Library Association's Forest of Reading Program. Jeremiah Birnbaum is stinking rich. He lives in a house with nine bathrooms, a games room, an exercise room, an indoor pool, a hot tub, a movie...

In this stand-alone sequel to The Mealworm Diaries, Aaron is anxiously waiting for his father to return for the first time since Aaron's mother's death eight years earlier. Aaron works hard with a counselor at school, but he still has problems getting along with...

Meet Martin Bridge --- a boy whose well-meant plans sometimes go awry. In three illustrated stories, Martin encounters two bus drivers with very different ways of relating, makes a tough decision about a friend's pet and takes on an extremely competitive model rocket project...

Tyler loved to watch hockey He was amazed at how fast the players skated; and the roar of the crowd made him want to cheer.In fact, the only thing Tyler could think of that would be better than watching hockey would be to play...

Sea Shoes is the charming children's story about the travels of a pair of shoes. A little boy and his father are walking on the beach when the boy decides to walk barefoot. Suddenly, his shoes are swept out to sea and the shoes...

It is 1932, in Harlan County, Kentucky. Times are tough in the mining community, especially for thirteen-year-old Adabel Cutler's family. As they fight to survive, Adabel has to figure out her own identity while dealing with her volatile father, her dutiful sister, her defiant...

If you're an alien on Earth, you have one giant secret to keep. After a while, even friends want to tell your secret. Kell and Bree plan a birthday party with giants--Big Foot, Cyclops, Goliath and the Jolly Green Giant--while they struggle with keeping...

COMPELLING AND ULTIMATELY HOPEFUL STORY In this modern-day Hansel and Gretel story, Saucy and Bubba struggle to get along with Krissy, their alcoholic stepmother. One freezing cold night, Krissy locks Saucy out of the house and Saucy must sleep in the barn. In a...

Patience is usually the best way. Things don't always work out the way we hope when we get impatient. Told from a child's perspective, encouraging kids to work out their problems by thinking of possible solutions. Suggested for ages 6 and under. For more...

Greeting people is difficult for Bonzo. A well-humored encounter helps him to realize that greeting others is not so hard after all. Told from a child's perspective, encouraging kids to work out their problems by thinking about possible solutions. Suggested for ages 6 and...

Learning new things can be a challenge. Roby learns to keep on trying and practicing until he finally makes it. Told from a child's perspective, encouraging kids to work out their problems by thinking about possible solutions. Suggested for ages 6 and under. For...

Feeling angry is normal, but Rita gives us an example of how she learned to handle that emotion appropriately. Told from a child's perspective, encouraging kids to work out their problems by thinking about possible solutions. Suggested for ages 6 and under. For more...

Children learn to recognize the natural consequences of disobedience through little Bonzo's example. A from a child's perspective, encouraging kids to work out their problems by thinking about possible solutions. Suggested for ages 6 and under. For more kids products and free downloads, visit...

You and your dog are best friends, but you can't do everything together (even if you really want to). Using relatable situations, adorable art, and fact boxes, this picture book is the perfect introduction to creating a lasting pet/child relationship.Author: Zoe Persico, Michael DahlISBN-10:...

George is great at remembering things! When it's time to get ready for school, he remembers to wake up his family, put on his brand-new superhero watch, and tell his daily knock-knock joke.He even remembers to eat breakfast, brush his teeth, and find his...

Emma is spending the summer with her Scottish cousins--who are wonderful material for her attempt to win the School Prize for most interesting holiday diary. The cousins, lofty Andy, reserved Fiona, and fierce Roddy, are experimenting with their grandfather's dilapidated old mini-submarine to see...

Mother Ant's many antlings strayed from their food-searching mission in the yard to check out Mrs. Craft's tie-dyed shirts on the clothesline. By the time Mother Ant found them dancing and playing in the fluorescent dye drops, it was too late. To stay alive,...

Life is a wonder and a joy to behold, and Paula Parton has captured it all with her beautiful artwork as she sees through the eyes of a child, and her own inner child narrates a few questions, a few answers and a few...

When nine-year-old Luvella fears that she and her family may be forced to leave their early twentieth century Pennsylvania logging town, she struggles doggedly to achieve the dream she thinks will save them.Author: Joan Foley BaierISBN-10: 1893652041ISBN-13: 9781893652040Publisher: iUniverseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/01/1999Pages: 112Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.37lbsSize:...

PJ's Shy-Town is a short, rhyming, character building book that celebrates Chicago communities, through the eyes of a young boy - PJ. The book especially highlights Englewood, the home of Derrick Rose (NBA MVP and All-Star), the father of PJ.Author: Kim L. Dulaney, Maya...

Katie Morag is always up to something . . . whether she's mixed up in a mail-delivery problem, having bright ideas to help Grannie Island out of a spot of sheep trouble, or planning the best wedding ever, children's favorite Katie Morag McColl guarantees...

A French exchange brings new agonies and ectasies to Camden Town! When Vix's classmates find out that their visiting French exchange students will include boys, everyone is very excited. Everyone, that is, except Vix - who has a sick mother to cope with, and...

Bedtimes can be wild, especially when animal babies are involved! Sometimes messy, often chaotic and always exhausting, they offer perfect bonding opportunities - of a kind! Courtney's wacky style and eye for detail perfectly illustrate the fun, laughter and love shared each day in...

Will I be homesick? Will I like the food? Will I be able to sleep? Reading Sleepover with your child is the perfect opportunity to talk about these questions, and many more There's a FIRST TIME for everything Young children's lives are full of...

Do you have a scary Grump in your house? The Grump is very scary--he leaves a mess wherever he goes, gobbles up everything in sight, and has a deep, rumbling growl. But he may turn out to be not such a scary monster after...

Asher the Aspie is a fun new twist on explaining Asperger Syndrome to little kids and their friends or siblings. I use a sweet cat as an inspiration to make everyone connect to the character. Asher the Aspie is inspired by my cat Asher...

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Nally is a fun-loving and energetic little girl that is very outgoing. However, sometimes Nally struggles with how to deal with her anger. Most children are taught that it is wrong to feel angry and that they should either not feel that way or...

Silkie Sunshine may be different than the rest of the hens in the coop, but even her uniqueness can't prepare her for the adventure she finds when she sits on two of the biggest eggs she's ever seen. What laid those eggs... was it...

While staying at her godmother's cottage by the sea, ten-year-old Florence finds a secret passageway into the attic where she learns some surprising family secrets - about herself Why did her mum keep these secrets from her? Who is Florence's real father? And what...

Time has brought changes to the March household -- home of the girls Jo, Amy, Beth and Meg, introduced in Louisa May Alcott's classic novel Little Women. Having returned safely from war, Mr. March has become a trusted and beloved minister in the local...

Little Men (1871) continues Louisa May Alcott's story of the March family. It picks up from Little Women and Good Wives to follow tomboy Jo into her married life. Jo and her husband, Prof. Bhaer, have opened a school for boys. Jo takes charge,...

Eight Cousins (1875) is a happy story about a sad girl, thirteen-year-old Rose Campbell. Orphaned and weak, Rose is on the verge of tears in the book's first glimpse. She is a "low-spirited butterfly," as author Louisa May Alcott describes her. But Rose has...

Sara has a unusual look of maturity about her, for a seven-year-old child. She has seen a great deal of the world. She has felt the blazing sun in Bombay, India, and has crossed the ocean -- and now is somewhere that seems utterly...

Time has brought changes to the March household -- home of the girls Jo, Amy, Beth and Meg, introduced in Louisa May Alcott's classic novel Little Women. Having returned safely from war, Mr. March has become a trusted and beloved minister in the local...

The girl sits up, puts her hands nonchalantly in her pockets, and begins to whistle. "Oh, don't, Jo," says Amy. "It's so boyish!" "Well, that's why I do it," says Jo. "I detest rude, unladylike girls!" "And I hate affected, niminy-piminy chits!" Even though...