Family - Kids Fiction

A whimsical picture book meditation on what makes a home, what makes a family, and how a magical tree can hold everything--and everyone--together. Nothing ever really happens at Penny's house. It's all hurry in and hurry out again. But then, something wonderful and unexpected...

Poto is the perfect fledgling - the apple of her father's eye and a natural at hunting and flying. Anything a kahu is supposed to be good at, Poto can do best of all. She can't understand why her sister Whetu gets cross with...

"A warm and bustling Christmas story: 'exceptionordinarily' joyful." --Kirkus Reviews Clarice Bean loves Christmas, and she's determined to spread tidings of joy in every possible way. That means assisting a friend in need, stepping in at the Christmas concert, helping out at home, and...

What if the key to happiness is hiding in plain sight? In Blue Mood New Mood, a child feels isolated after a classroom discussion on family structures highlights their unique situation. Struggling with a deepening sadness, the child discovers an unexpected source of joy...

Dr. Blob may not be a doctor but he is a dog with a very important job...it might even include saving a life or two. An uplifting tale of hope, healing, and the power of family to overcome grief. Dr. Blob has the best...

Sprinkle birthday wishes on your babycakes with this a-dough-ably punny board book for babies and toddlers from the USA Today bestselling series that brought you I Love You Like No Otter!Party hats off to the little one that cakes life so wonderful! Tell your...

A boy genius keeps some hapless adults in hand in the brand-new 4u2read edition of this hilarious tale from a master of comic writing.Silly parents, silly teachers and a very silly Prime Minister! Alfie Popple (real name Squeaky Squawker Redface Slurpbottom) has got his...

A motley crew of pirates take to parenthood in this whimsical Little Gem from Alan MacDonald, author of the bestselling Dirty Bertie series.Captain Sprat and his pirate crew love nothing more than lazing around on the deck of the Salty Herring. Until one day,...

Dandelion Duck Meets Augie and Izzy is a story about Dandelion the duck having no other ducks around. So the farmer is given an opportunity to hatch actual duck eggs and give Dandelion some family members.Author: Karen RiggleISBN-10: 8886856369ISBN-13: 9798886856361Publisher: Christian FaithLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/19/2022Pages:...

Join Seth as he takes you down memory lane and discover what made this truly a day that he'll never forget See, Seth loves baseball and its his first baseball game. Seth wishes his dad could be there but he is currently serving his...

The Adventures of Jolie is a fun-filled story about Princess Jolie and her two siblings. They live in a castle in the land of Arkatasia. This adventure finds Jolie, Raelee, and Octavious out on action-packed trip to the forest behind the castle; however, things...

This is a book about family diversity. It is for ages 3-8 and has interactive pages for children to write and draw pictures about their own families. This book will become a memory keepsake.Author: Abigail Lyon, Norma LundstromISBN-10: 150094498XISBN-13: 9781500944988Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage:...

Darien awakens to find her taste buds have gone away and that no food -- including candy and milkshakes -- tastes good. Her parents worry she won't eat and will begin to shrink. Luckily, they discover the one food that makes all others edible...pizza....

'By turns sweet and serious, this much-loved classic is above all a celebration of kindness and hope' KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE 'Edith Nesbit was endlessly surprising and inventive . . . She is also simply the funniest writer we have ever had, while being the...

A new look for the humorous stories of Sophie Hartley, just right for emergent readers.Author: Stephanie GreeneISBN-10: 0547550251ISBN-13: 9780547550251Publisher: Clarion BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2011Pages: 128Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.27lbsSize: 7.65h x 5.26w x 0.36dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 4.4Point Value: 3Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 137597 / Happy Birthday,...

Author: P. E. WaringISBN-13: 9798987367032Publisher: Pw3 Enterprises, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2024Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.89lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d

**Stella's Empty Nest** is a heartfelt and beautifully illustrated story that takes young readers on an emotional journey with Stella, a little crane facing her first experience of separation from her beloved Daddy. When Daddy must leave for a while, Stella feels lonely and...

"James and Kudo Dog" is an entertaining and heartwarming story about a family deciding to adopt a dog. James, his brother and sister all want a dog, but their mother needs to think about it. When they decide to bring the dog home, they...

A moving picture book about a girl settling into a new home with help from a camera and scrapbook. Beatrice loves her idyllic life in the countryside and all that comes with it. She loves building snowpeople in the winter, gardening in the spring,...

'I enjoyed this strange, inventive and moving tale' DAVID ALMOND An unforgettable story of friendship, hope and happiness from renowned Australian writer Zana Fraillon. Are you ready? Are you listening? Something is about to begin. When Ada arrives on the day of the Great...

From Jess Butterworth comes another beautifully written adventure set on top of a super volcano, about coming to terms with grief, letting go of anger at the world and finding hope and joy in the most unexpected of places. Vivi and Seb live halfway...

An adventure story set in the swamplands of Louisiana about sisters, rising sea-levels and saving the environment, perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell and Lauren St John. Our land is sinking. It's disappearing into the water. And no one knows how to save it....

An uplifting story celebrating families of all shapes and sizes, fromDr Ranj, bestselling author and the nation's favourite doctor. Rohan is excited for the SUPERFAMILY SUMMER FESTIVAL where everyone will come together for a day of games, music, food and fun. But will Rohan...

From the author of A Room Full of Chocolate comes a heartwarming story about identity and courage, and a tremendous young girl who cares for her alcoholic mother. For fans of Jacqueline Wilson and Sarah Lean. Nell Hobs lives with a tortoise called Bob...

'Just call me Bee. Please, please call me that. If you call me Beatrix Daffodil Tulip Chrysanthemum Rose Edwards I shan't answer you. I am not being rude or unfriendly, or insolent as Mrs Dixon my teacher calls me. I just don't like my...

A book about a young African American boy who has trouble eating his vegetables. This is a story about educating your children on why it is important to eat healthy.Author: Douglas JenkinsISBN-10: 8450156637ISBN-13: 9798450156637Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/04/2021Pages: 26Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.19lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w...

This heartwarming story is a salute to military families across the country, and a cheer for our nation's heroes. A child learns the importance of family. A Sergeant in the House tells the story of Lenny who desperately wants a puppy. His father is...

Bianca can't walk away from her family-she'll have to run. Following the death of her mother, Bianca and her dad are on their own. But when a redheaded stranger at the funeral claims to be her biological father, Bianca's reality crumbles. She soon finds...

On a summer vacation to Mexico, popularity-obsessed Kat ends up on a teen adventure tour where she meets Nando, a young Mayan guide (who happens to be quite a cutie). As they travel to different Mayan ruins each day, Nando tells Kat his original...

It's 1911; Kerenza arrives in South Australia's Mallee with its heat, red dust and poisonous snakes. It's wilder than Cornwall; there's so much work to set up a canvas house and a farm. Kerenza needs to be strong and learn fast, to not get...

Cuddle up with this celebration of winter and explore the wonders of nature's light with Moon Song from Caldecott Medalist Michaela Goade. On an island at the edge of a silvery sea, when the moon rises and night falls, a girl spins a story...

The timeless #1 New York Times bestseller Refugee is brought to life in a stunning graphic novel adaptation!JOSEF is a Jewish boy living in 1930s Nazi Germany. With the threat of concentration camps looming, he and his family board a ship bound for the...

The timeless #1 New York Times bestseller Refugee is brought to life in a stunning graphic novel adaptation!JOSEF is a Jewish boy living in 1930s Nazi Germany. With the threat of concentration camps looming, he and his family board a ship bound for the...

Stitch from Disney Lilo & Stitch celebrates his birthday in this adorable Little Golden Book featuring an original story! Stitch's friends are throwing him a surprise birthday party--he just doesn't know it yet! Can Lilo keep him distracted all day while Nani sets up...

A quiet evening at home transforms into every child's dream come true when Mom and Dad join in for a pillow fight to remember. One pillow, two pillow, three pillow, four. It's a perfect night when stuffing covers the floor! It's all fun and...

Stella is sweet, smart, and funny, everything a little girl should be. But she has one very big problem: she loves to throw things. Stella laughs each time she throws a cup, her bowl, even her bib! But her mommy and daddy do not...

The power of solidarity, unity, and willingness to help each other can overcome obstacles with teamwork, determination, and compassion.Author: Abilio VillaverdeISBN-13: 9798893152111Publisher: Page PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/18/2024Pages: 20Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.17lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.05d

Onyeka and her superpowered friends set off to England on a rescue mission in this third and final installment of "well-crafted fantasy fun" (Kirkus Reviews) in the Onyeka middle grade trilogy, perfect for fans of Rick Riordan, The Marvellers, and X-Men. Solari--children with superpowers--have...

Our furry friend is taken to an unknown world. Full of hustle and bustle. In the city's concrete jungle, Keke reunites with one of his loving siblings. The series is filled with heartwarming moments of triumph and joy that inspire all to believe in...

We Love You Mumma ... is a heartfelt celebration of the everyday moments that make a Mumma truly special. Through playful illustrations and tender words, this book captures the joy, love, and connection shared between a mother and her children.From cozy snuggles and delicious...

A lyrical ode to the warmth, comfort, and traditions of tea drinking, from award-winning author Adib Khorram and Caldecott Honor and the APALA winner Hanna Cha Tea is a plant. Tea is a ceremony. But most of all, tea is love. Whether it's part...

Acclaimed author Dusti Bowling takes the bull by the horns in this moving novel about a boy struggling to keep his family together while facing the side effects of bull riding. Thirteen-year-old Canyon loves bull riding, but the sport doesn't exactly love him back....

Mary Rodgers's Freaky Friday has been making middle graders laugh aloud for more than forty years. Now the original body-swapping tale has a brand-new repackaged cover just in time for the upcoming spin-off movie sequel, Freakier Friday.Annabel Andrews is tired of her mother telling...

"A humdinger doozy of a read filled with humor, heart, and incredible characters you won't soon forget!" --Chris Grabenstein, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of the Lemoncello series From the New York Times-bestselling author of The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise comes a new...

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Last Magician series comes a "searing and satisfying" (Kirkus Reviews) middle grade debut steeped in magical realism about a bird-loving boy who moves to the countryside where he encounters dangerous creatures invading through a rip...

How Much Gold Can an Octopus Hold? is an adventuresome, rhyming children's picture book with a lesson for parents as well as children. Will Ollie find the riches he desires? Will he come back home with riches galore? Beautiful watercolor ocean scenes follow Ollie's...

Making Memories Jeffery and Grandpa is for everyone who needs encouragement to meet the struggles of life.Author: Dorothy NeilISBN-10: 1638446652ISBN-13: 9781638446651Publisher: Christian FaithLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/21/2022Pages: 30Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.08d

"Rewarding." --BCCB (starred review) "Enchanting." --Booklist "This is a story to savor." --Kathi Appelt, National Book Award finalist and Newbery Honor-winning author of The Underneath and Keeper Circus Mirandus meets Cartwheeling in Thunderstorms in this "Wrinkle in Time--inspired...artful" (Kirkus Reviews) fantasy novel about a...

PATTI THE PEST is the second in a series of books about understanding differences. It continues the exploration of how it feels to be "different" and how to comfortably accept oneself. This book tells the story of Patti, a kitten with a hearing problem,...

Junior Reading Books, Volume 2, was written to inspire, encourage, and uplift the young reader. I try to deal with problems that young people face. I encourage young readers to interact with their parents and gain knowledge of how to handle problems they may...