Family - Kids Fiction

WiFi Kicked the Bucket is about a bunny family who looks forward to over-using and abusing the Internet while on summer vacation. They love to use Snapchat, play online video games, use Instagram, Facebook, as well as other social media networks. Watching funny YouTube...

Over the Moon and past the stars is a whimsical story about loving people as they are. A bedtime tradition full of heartwarming illustrations and rhymes to remember. This bilingual book is a simple way to introduce children to the Spanish language through repetition...

With a new dress comes responsibility...Can she handle it?What happens when you have a girl, a new dress and a little misfortune? You get the book Devin's Dress written by first time kid author. Originally written from the mind and creativity of a 7...

This book is written by Barb Chrysler, illustrated by Magdalena Sawko, and designed by Philip McIvor. Where's Brennan is a book about the excitement of a child when his mom takes a few minutes to play with him. Even a tired mom can get...

Blue-eyed Madi has a difficult gift. From a distance she looks just like most other kids her age, but Madi has autism. The delightful illustrations and simple rhyming text help us see the world through Madi's eyes and makes a great classroom read-aloud. This...

Blue-eyed Madi is growing up, and now it is time for her to go to school. It's not always easy for Madi to cope with change because she has a difficult gift - she has autism. At school, Madi learns many things and so...

Blue-eyed Madi has a difficult gift. From a distance she looks just like most other kids her age, but Madi has autism. The delightful illustrations and simple rhyming text help us see the world through Madi's eyes. It makes a great classroom read-aloud. This...

How do you support a child with a sick relative?How do you empower them (and their family) to help?You'll find the answer to these questions and more in "What Does Super Jonny Do When Mum Gets Sick?"Jonny is a little superhero with a BIG...

Louis is a fourth grader who is moving into his grandmother's house and is starting his first day at a new school. Louis' father is absent from his life because he is in prison. Louis' denial and disappointment in his father's absence is displayed...

In this updated version of the popular turn off TV book, the mouse family is up at night, glued to the TV. But there is many a squeaky squabble because all ten mice favor different channels. History, mystery, how-to, where-to, comedy, drama, sports ......

"What Do You Do, If You Lose Your Lalabaloo?" Should you get in a Rocket and zoom off to space? Goodness knows, you've looked all over the place This Limerick-style story takes children on a silly and fun adventure to find their own Lalabaloo....

Author: Ryan DunlapISBN-10: 0985997672ISBN-13: 9780985997670Publisher: Fictionsmith InkLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/24/2014Pages: 34Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.16lbsSize: 8.00h x 8.00w x 0.09d

Hailey, Logan and their friends from around the world go on a flight of fantasy on an ever changing rainbow. Logan is excited to add the new postcard from Africa to his collection. As his sister Hailey pulls her favorite doll off the shelf,...

While tossing pebbles into a pond, Hailey and Logan are amazed to see the face of The Lady of the Rainbow in the water. She reveals to them the "Colors of Love" in the swirling rainbow circles: Be Kind, Care, Give, Share, Respect, Enjoy,...

This bilingual book is about a little school bus that had served many years transporting elementary children to and from their schools. Now he was "retired" and left in an old barn. Tizzy cried because he didn't want to be alone. One day he...

A heartwarming and delightful story about a boy who grows from pre-school to adulthood, learning important lessons through the power of his mother's love. She teaches him how to overcome life's challenges and that anything is possible when he believes in himself. A feel-good...

Sadie the skunk thinks she is a cat until a sibling kitten points out Sadie's differences from the rest of the family. When Sadie asks her parents about it, they answer all her questions, telling her they found her as a baby alone in...

Shango's Son is a short story based on ancient African knowledge (Yoruba Ifa). Shango and Oya have a son who becomes Shango's companion and protector. The son has amazing abilities that help Shango succeed. The story, the colorful imagery, and even some African Yoruba...

Billy can't wait for New Year's Day He loves Grandma's special cake-and he hopes to win the golden coin inside so he can have a lucky year. As the family gathers around the table to hear the historic legend behind the traditional Greek Vasilopita,...

Cannon is eager to ride his new bike, but there is just one problem. He doesn't know how. Impatient for help, Cannon decides to teach himself. When one misstep followed by another leads to disaster, Cannon feels defeated. That is until he finds the...

In the third and final book of the Peleg Chronicles, Loresmen weaves the heroes of Hradcanny into a tapestry of danger, hope, and providence. They are pursued by their enemies in a society that increasingly departs from truth as it falls away from the...

2018 Literary Classics Award Winner and a 2017 International Book Award Finalist for Children's Literature. In this rhyming story with fabulous photos of adorable Bernese Mountain Dog puppies, Hannah, a Bernese, gives birth to her first litter of puppies. The book follows the development...

Calvin Cooper Carter longed for his big day. He longed for the day when he would be able to go to school. He wished that he could go to school, too. When his big day finally arrives, he is both excited and even a...

Know a picky eater? The fussy eating stage; most toddlers go through it, all mums hate it. When Evie decides she's only going to eat flowers, her big brother comes up with a solution to keep everyone happy. 'Things Evie Eats' is the story...

The Sprite Sisters: 4 sisters, 4 elements, 4 powers. Fire. Water. Earth. Air. The Mystery of the Locked Room is the 8th title in the bestselling Sprite Sisters series, which has had sold over 550,000 copies. A feature film about the sisters is now...

Lauren is angry with her father for having their dog Scout spayed, dashing her hopes of having the fun of raising puppies. To show Lauren why they made the decision not to breed Scout, Lauren's dad takes her to visit a large animal shelter....

Through stories, art, and photographs, Honoring Our Ancestors will inspire children and their families to gain strength from the past as they ask themselves, "Who do I honor?"This remarkable book brings together fourteen outstanding and diverse artists to honor the ancestors who most touched...

I'll teach you everything I know, and guide you as you learn and grow, because you are my baby. A mama coyote sings moon songs through the night just as a mama human cuddles her baby and lays her down to sleep. This precious...

An energetic little dog wants to go on an adventure-- and make new friends along the way. Come along with Pug in this Guided Reading Level C story, perfect for beginning readers to read on their own! Looking out the window, Pug sees Peg...

For use in schools and libraries only. Little Critter does his enthusiastic best to help his babysitter, although his efforts frequently make a bad situation worse.Author: Mercer MayerISBN-10: 0808579282ISBN-13: 9780808579281Publisher: Turtleback BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/01/1998Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.36h x 8.30w x 0.32dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level:...

A family decides their Christmas gifts to each other must be homemade rather than store bought. A family of adorable pigs decides that this year they will make their gifts to each other for Christmas rather than buy gifts. Each family member is excited...

At school she's called "wimpy Wendy" - but Wendy isn't afraid of Slinky, Grandpa's snake. When she takes Slinky to school and he wriggles out of her school bag, Wendy will brave anything to rescue him.Author: Michael MorpurgoISBN-10: 0778709981ISBN-13: 9780778709985Publisher: Crabtree ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/15/2006Pages:...

"Macadoo's response to his struggles will resonate with readers." --School Library Journal When Macadoo is just a colt, he challenges his father--a huge Belgian stallion--in order to protect his dam. From that moment on, Mac knows that his purpose in life is to help...

Best-selling author Liz Kessler makes her first foray into early fiction with a funny tale about an aspiring pirate dog who is afraid of boats. Poppy the dalmatian can't wait to go on a seaside vacation with her family. And when they tie a...

Middle-grade readers drawn to Judy Moody or Clementine will find a funny and charismatic companion in Cody, star of this delightful series. For whimsical Cody, many things are beautiful, especially ants who say hello by rubbing feelers. But nothing is as beautiful as the...

"Story hour alert! Here's a book with a clever premise, a bouncy text, and sunny, funny pictures. . . . Supremely satisfying." -- Booklist (starred review)Mama Duck has a good hunch that the big brown creature waddling behind her babies is no duck! As...

Quentin Greben breathes new life into this beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tale. The lush illustrations transform the well-known story of the beautiful princess--her lips as red as an apple, her skin as white as snow--into a tale that's new and thrilling.Author: Quentin Greban, Brothers...

For high-energy toddlers, here's a playful poem that celebrates the thrill of making noise.Author: Patricia HubbellISBN-10: 0694010723ISBN-13: 9780694010721Publisher: HarperFestivalLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/16/1998Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 8.70h x 8.60w x 0.30dReview Citation(s): School Library Journal 06/01/1998 pg. 109Booklist 08/01/1998 pg. 2015Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1998 pg....

Written by the niece of a missionary in Honduras, My Cousin Lili is the story of how Lili taught her new cousin, Amy, about life and inspired her to love and work with children with disabilities. The book highlights Lili's uniqueness as a child...

Hoofen Floofen Island is a magical place where palm trees sway, the ocean sparkles, and sandy beaches and the sunshine bring smiles aplenty. Come along to hear the squawk of the seagulls, see the billowing sails and smell the salty air as Lena and...

The THINKING CHAIR is a children's picture book that relates the use of a chair as a time-out place when dealing with misbehavior. The protagonist is a slightly mischievous but definitely creative young girl. She is sent to the Thinking Chair three times to...

Aunt Barby is coming for a visit. So we have to get the house ready for a special kind of guest. Sometimes, explaining chronic pain to children is difficult, especially when the cause of the pain isn't clearly visible. Aunt Barby's Invisible, Endless Owie...

Take a ride with Husky as he boldly goes where no coconut has gone before. Find out if Husky has what it takes to save the ocean from Old Man Joe and make it a better place for his friends to live.Author: Jonathan De...

Lizzy and Buster always have fun with their imaginations. (They dont need TV or video games) When Lizzy finds a trunk full of old clothes, she decides that today is the perfect day to play dress up with her sidekick and best pal, Buster.They...

A Day in Junction is an entertaining yet educational bedtime story that celebrates small town culture and the preservation of childhood memories on a west Texas ranch. Experience the sights and sounds on a day full of adventures with Grandma and Grandpa Author: Sadie...

A journey to the center of their hearts Ever since their father's sudden death eight years ago, Chuck and Lori's mom has spent most of her time on the road as a motivational speaker, leaving them and their younger siblings in the care of...

Assigned to write his autobiography, high school senior Rob Radkovitz decides to listen back on his life. As he remembers the voices of his younger self, his quirky family, and his closest friends, one stands apart -- the haunting voice of his long-absent father,...

Nancy White Carlstrom's short, snappy verses and R. W. Alley's cheerful illustrations come together in a lively Thanksgiving book that is sure to be a welcome part of your own family's festivities. A house full of relatives can mean only one thing -- it...

"That's not your name," the girl beside me said as I was hanging up my coat. She was reading my sweater. "Maybe Alexandria is my middle name," I said. Janie's mother started a knitting business just so Janie's family could move and Janie could...

Deep in the woods there used to be a house where a family once lived. Over there was the chimney. Just imagine little toes warming up beside it. And see those daffodils? Someone took special care to plant and tend to them so that...