Family - Kids Fiction

These short stories were written to inspire children to ask questions, learn lessons, and interact with their parents. The first story is about a mother cat and four kittens put out in the cold, with no place to go and no one to care...

You Can Tell Time With Speedy And Friends teaches young kids about the concept of time. It is one of a series of activity books featuring Speedy and his animal friends. Children learn to tell time through mazes, word-finds, puzzles, and many more fun...

This captivating coming-of-age story is touching, funny, and beautifully layered, with a fairy-tale ending that only Newbery Medalist Laura Amy Schlitz could deliver. On a gloomy November night, eleven-year-old Tiphany Stokes saves an old lady from collapsing in the street. An antique doll named...

Zorah is shy and afraid in new places and around new people. But what amazing discoveries could she make if she found the courage to step out of her comfort zone? Join Zorah on an empowering journey as she faces her fears and learns...

Meet Bayani. A fun, friendly and energetic boy full of wonder. Join Bayani as he brings you on a bright and exciting adventure through the ABCs. This fun and inspiring story shows you that in this world, there is no one like you and...

In her first picture book, a renowned novelist weaves a gentle environmental message into a lyrical ode to family life at the seaside through the changing seasons. It's stormy and the beach is whipped. Ridged and raked, the dune's a cliff. Swept and battered,...

A holiday at his family's summer cottage is the best thing Oliver knows. This time his friend Liam comes along and shares the adventures with him.Something strange happens when the boys decide to escape the heat and mosquitoes and go to the attic of...

"Little Sisu belongs to a flock of rare golden crows that live in a distant valley. However, the birds' quiet life is beginning to change-giant machines that cut down forests are coming closer and closer.Sisu's grandmother Una wants to teach him important lessons about...

On the Day You Were Born is a children's book meant to remind kids of how loveable and loving they truly are in their heart of hearts. Unfortunately, around the age of four or five, we start to develop our own gremlin, that creature...

A girl with a summer job at her family's amusement park crushes on a coworker who'd rather be working anywhere else in this fun and flirty middle grade rom-com. Fourteen-year-old Coco is Morty the Moose for the summer--the official mascot for her family's business,...

A simple story about the little acts of sharing and kindness that make a day special. A hand is perfect for holding.A smile is just right for hello. A pinkie is waiting to promise and FRIENDS, best friends, are for sharing. Come join two...

Lucy Strange interweaves the Industrial Revolution with gripping Greek mythology in this atmospheric tale, featuring artwork from acclaimed illustrator Pam Smy. Money is scarce in George's family and so at the age of nine he has to join his father underground, hewing coal in...

A perfect book for the nieces and nephews of Deputy Sheriffs A children's story about a child's hero, his Deputy Sheriff Aunt, and how she keeps the community safe, while being sure to remind her nephew how loved he is.Author: Donna MieleISBN-10: 863561075XISBN-13: 9798635610756Publisher:...

Sleepytown Beagles, Up, Up and Away is the seventh book in the beloved series. Up, Up and Away is the story of Ben and his beagles traveling to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Ben becomes captivated by the balloons and decides he wants to...

Zorah is shy and afraid in new places and around new people. But what amazing discoveries could she make if she found the courage to step out of her comfort zone? Join Zorah on an empowering journey as she faces her fears and learns...

The "Good Morning" series invites the reader to enjoy the adventures of the day."Momma, will you read to me?" the author's son would ask first thing in the morning. With a stack of books, they would curl up in a rocking chair under a...

Author: Laura NumeroffISBN-10: 1612546897ISBN-13: 9781612546896Publisher: Michael Sampson BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/15/2025Pages: 32Format: Hardcover

International bestselling author Jeff Kinney serves up heaps of laughs in Partypooper, the 20th book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series You're Invited--RSVP for Fun! Over the years, Greg Heffley has chronicled his mishaps and misadventures in a series of diaries--make that...

Celebrate Christmas with your little cuddle bug in this sweet holiday board book featuring the adorable Cuddle Bug from the bestselling board book You're My Little Cuddle Bug. National Bestselling Series--More Than 4.1 Million Books Sold!Merry Christmas, My Little Cuddle Bug is an adorable...

This is a loose retelling of the prodigal son's story. A young tree tells his father tree that he is leaving the forest because he feels there is something out there for him. After traveling around, he returns bare and with no leaves or...

Fostering animals isn't easy.Suddenly, you're living with a strange dog that needs your help. And once you've finally bonded, it's time to say goodbye. But hard things are worth doing, especially when they change lives. Follow along to see rescue dog Pepper and her...

The families--and dogs--Tobi meets at the park come in all sorts of shapes and colors and sizes, but this affable pup likes them all. Every day, Tobi goes for walks with his family. At the park, he likes to say hello to everyone--small families...

JC is excited to spend the day at Promised Land Amusement Park with his friends! But, when he sees the giant towering rollercoaster, Inferno, he is TERRIFIED. Will JC learn how to face his fears?Author: David OnofrioISBN-10: 1068977604ISBN-13: 9781068977602Publisher: redwood booksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/30/2024Pages: 32Format:...

What doesn't kill you makes you ... stronger? A poignant and gripping story about the power of fear, the resilience of love and the magic of food from bestselling Waterstones Children's Book Prize and Specsavers Children's Book of the Year shortlisted author Sarah Moore...

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...

Little Lisette Seguin and her petit (little) Pekingese, P?p?, live in Paris with their family. Lisette and P?p? are great friends and love each other very much. They have even learned to "sign" with each other, so that they can "talk," since Lisette may...

This is a book of short poems for children, mostly written throughout Lina's career as a teacher. When she couldn't find an appropriate poem for her classroom, she would write one herself. She has also included two stories by her granddaughter, Madeleine, who wrote...

Follow wild animal parent-and-child pairs as they do all the things they love to do together. From elephants to hippos, tigers to giraffes, these animal pairs share their love with you and your little one!Author: Kidsbooks PublishingISBN-10: 1638541655ISBN-13: 9781638541653Publisher: Kidsbooks PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/17/2023Pages: 20Format:...

It's the first day of summer vacation. Cornelia has a long list of things she wants to do before it's over. Finding her own space where her baby sister, Casey, won't get into her collections is the first thing on her list. Follow Cornelia...

Rita learns to appreciate the things she has, when she experiences life without them. A story on values and virtues that is told from a child's perspective, encouraging kids to work out their problems by thinking of positive solutions. Suggested for ages 6 and...

It's time for a fiesta de quince! Get ready for a beautiful 15th birthday party filled with Latine traditions in this Step 2 Reader that includes over a dozen Spanish words or phrases! It's my cousin's birthday! She's turning fifteen and it's tradition to...

In the face of tragic loss, one family learns how to live with the unimaginable. Their journey is a beacon of support, helping children process grief and illuminating a path toward healing. In life, everyone experiences some form of loss, but when tragedy strikes,...

Two competitive cousins are in for a surprise as they fight to find the perfect fruit On an island vacation with their auntie, cousins Tee and Dee set out to find mangoes to make smoothies. As the best of friends, but also the worst...

It's time for a fiesta de quince! Get ready for a beautiful 15th birthday party filled with Latine traditions in this Step 2 Reader that includes over a dozen Spanish words or phrases! It's my cousin's birthday! She's turning fifteen and it's tradition to...

In the face of tragic loss, one family learns how to live with the unimaginable. Their journey is a beacon of support, helping children process grief and illuminating a path toward healing. In life, everyone experiences some form of loss, but when tragedy strikes,...

An awe-inspiring nonfiction picture book, perfect for animal lovers, that reveals how a mama whale and a mama person care for their young in remarkably similar ways, from the illustrator of Over and Under the Snow. A little boy and his mother set off...

What happens when one little lie turns into a big problem? From the creator of Ruby Finds a Worry comes the perfect picture book for helping children learn the importance of honesty. Finn always looks forward to spending time at Grandma's house. But when...

A picture book that evokes the summer, the laughter and the friendship of our lifelong companions: our cousins.Following the success of Dad, a new instalment in the "Family Love" series reveals the treasures of being born and growing up in a diverse and close-knit...

Author: Beth LincolnISBN-10: 0593533283ISBN-13: 9780593533284Publisher: Dutton Books for Young ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/29/2025Pages: 384Format: PaperbackAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 6.1Point Value: 14Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 550140 / Swifts: A Gallery of Rogues

The Day We Made Hotteok: A Warm Winter TaleBilingual English-Korean EditionDiscover the warmth of family, tradition, and delicious flavors in The Day We Made Hotteok-a heartwarming bilingual story that celebrates one of Korea's most beloved winter treats. Written in both Korean and English, this...

In this hilarious and heartfelt debut graphic novel, a girl born on a day considered unlucky in Chinese superstition starts to wonder if she really is cursed when she's troubled by visions of doom set to occur on her thirteenth birthday. Twelve-year-old Eugenia Wang...

In this hilarious and heartfelt debut graphic novel, a girl born on a day considered unlucky in Chinese superstition starts to wonder if she really is cursed when she's troubled by visions of doom set to occur on her thirteenth birthday. Twelve-year-old Eugenia Wang...

Thanksgiving gets a fresh and friendly new look in this heartwarming picture book that celebrates the joy of friendship and community--at a table where all are welcome. Capture the true essence of Thanksgiving through the lens of friendship and togetherness in this joyful and...

Once upon a time, in a country very far away, there lived a little girl...And so this story begins. Life has not been kind to the little girl. She decides that to make it through life she needs to build a wall. However, the...

Breathe in fresh, country air and dream of a slower, simpler, sweeter life in this poetic story about building a homestead with heart from bestselling novelist Melissa Ferguson.One day Papa burst into the kitchen with a wild idea. What if the family moved to...

In this laugh-out-loud picture book that's purr-fect for fans of Adam Rubin and James Marshall, a girl tries to convince her parents that their cat is really an undercover spy. But when things don't quite go as planned, hilarious hijinks and plenty of feline...

Jonathan's father was sweeping the floor, when all of a sudden . . . ROAR! "Not scary, Jonathan." Jonathan loves to dress up and scare his family, but they insist that he is just not scary. What happens when Jonathan is too scary?Author: Peter...

Lily Davis' big sister, Jana, has recently left home for basic training, and Lily really misses her soccer idol. But when Lily's parents and coach start pushing her to fill Jana's cleats, the pressure to be like the all-star striker is too much. Can...

It's been several busy months since Junebug and his family moved away from their old housing project. Now Junebug is ecstatic about seeing his best friend Robert again at the beach on Labor Day weekend. But Robert's with Trevor, another project pal, who happens...

Author: Ronald L. MerrillISBN-13: 9798894286266Publisher: Christian Faith PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/09/2025Pages: 22Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.18lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.06d