Family - Kids Fiction

Join the Moomins in their very first adventure, crossing a huge flood to search for missing Moominpappa! Moominmamma and Moomintroll need to find a home for the winter, someplace where sun is plentiful and safe from the dangers of the unknown. But before they...

Chuckie Charles and Punkin Wunkin are the best of friends, and though they may be opposite in a lot of ways, they will always stick by each other until the end. Rule the world with these two, who without each other wouldn't know what...

After the last brick is laid, a family moves into a brand-new house. As the family grows, the house delights in the sound of laughter echoing in its halls and the pitter-patter of little feet traversing its floors and realizes it is no longer...

Brother doesn't want to share his ice pop with Sister and Honey in this new Berenstain Bears Gifts of the Spirit faith-based hardcover storybook This 32-page hardcover Berenstain Bears Gifts of the Spirit storybook, created by Mike Berenstain, son of Stan and Jan Berenstain,...

Ella, Henny, Sarah, Charlotte, and Gertie are back In the fourth entry in the All-of-a-Kind Family series--set right after the first book--Charlie is growing up. Ella gets a big role in the Purim play, Henny gets into trouble at school and runs away from...

Everyone knows the Moomins sleep through the winter. But this year, Moomintroll has woken up early. So while the rest of the family slumber, he decides to visit his favorite summer haunts. But all he finds is this strange white stuff. Even the sun...

Celebrate all the fun things that come with welcoming a new puppy into the family! Welcome dogs or puppies with hugs, special names, and adorable toys. Practice basic puppy training by saying "Sit" and giving the puppet a scratch behind the ear or a...

Kevin's family is celebrating the seven days of Kwanzaa! Kevin helps his mom decorate the Kwanzaa table. They light candles with Grandma and Grandpa and learn a special word each day. They talk about working together and solving problems. On the sixth day, everyone...

This classic picture book is now available for a whole new audience in this Scholastic Bookshelf paperback edition Gregory isn't like most goats. Instead of indulging in delicacies like old shoes, boxes, and bottle caps, he prefers to eat fruits, vegetables, eggs, and fish....

As a child gets ready for bed, this sweet book evokes all the ways parents can say, "I love you." I love you like frogs love flies! I love you like pigs love pies! Some ways are silly, some are heartfelt, but all of...

The spell of rain, gulls, a foggy morning, the excitement of sailing, the quiet of the night, the sudden terror of a hurricane, and the peace of a Maine island as a family packs up to leave are shown in poetic language and vibrant,...

The most important rule to follow when you hunt for hat ingredients is this: keep wildness in your wits and magic in your fingertips. In Cordelia's London, magic is real and is woven into objects created by the five Maker families: the Hatmakers, the...

Mama's milk has always been a part of Jack's life, but that's changing now that he's a toddler, and that's hard. But Mama's cuddling arms, lullaby voice, and thump-thump heartbeat won't change, even when the milk is gone. The end of breastfeeding can be...

Laurent de Brunhoff'sBabar and His Family is a lively adaptation of the classic picture book Meet Babar and His Family. Join this royal family on a year full of adventures! Whether they're sailing the summer seas, building snow elephants, or enjoying a surprise ice...

A homeless boy who lives in an airport with his father, moving from terminal to terminal trying not to be noticed, is given hope when a trapped bird finally finds its freedom.Author: Eve BuntingISBN-10: 0395664152ISBN-13: 9780395664155Publisher: Clarion BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/22/1993Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 8.30h...

Andrew Larsen evokes the eternal hope and joy of all true baseball fans -- along with their love of facts -- in this heartwarming story about a baseball-loving boy who doesn't give up. Lenny can't get enough of baseball. He loves to play. And...

Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes's award-winning Penny returns in the second I Can Read story about a sweet and curious mouse, perfect for fans Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, Owen, and Chrysanthemum.When Penny receives a surprise box in the mail from Gram, she is thrilled. The...

"I Don't Want to Go To School" is a book that is intended to help children and families deal with separation anxiety, especially when it's their first time at school. For some children, every day is like the first day because they are afraid...

"Saeed's timely and stirring middle-grade debut is a celebration of resistance and justice."--Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewThe compelling story of a girl's fight to regain her life and dreams after being forced into indentured servitude. Life is quiet and ordinary in Amal's Pakistani village, but...

From superstars Donaldson and Scheffler, a heartwarming holiday tale.Stick Man lives in the family treeWith his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three.But one day, Stick Man is carried off by a mischievous dog who wants to play fetch Things go from bad...

Welcome to the Puppy Place--where every puppy finds a home 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...

*An E. B. White Read-Aloud Honor Book*A hilarious bedtime book from the award-winning creators of I Love You Already , Come Home Already , and All Right Already Bear is exhausted. All he wants is to go to sleep. Duck is wide awake. All...

Helen Oxenbury's delightful board books, featuring her sweet and cuddly babies at play, are back with a whole new look.Author: Helen OxenburyISBN-10: 0689819854ISBN-13: 9780689819858Publisher: Little SimonLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/1999Pages: 10Format: Board BookWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 8.55h x 8.59w x 0.35dReview Citation(s): Booklist 09/15/2004 pg. 253

Little Critter gets lost at the mall! Thankfully, with help from a friendly security guard, he finds Mom again! Oh, no! Little Critter gets lost at the mall! What will he do? With help from a friendly security guard, Little Critter finds his Mom...

Will the three goat brothers make it across the big, hairy troll's bridge to the sweet grass on the other side of the stream? In this quirky picture book, vibrant paper collage illustrations and predictable text keep young readers engaged with the classic story.Author:...

*A fun activity included in every book * A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2018 Jasmine's best friend, Linnie, has just gotten a puppy. And now Jasmine wants a pet of her own--a flamingo So when her grandmother sends Jasmine a daruma doll...

From the beloved author of the MR. TERUPT and PERFECT SCORE series comes this stand-alone middle-grade novel about a girl who is dealing with the tragic loss of her best friend, and the dog that helps her forge new friendships and find happiness once...

Pattyn's father is dead. Now she's on the run in this riveting companion to New York Times bestseller Burned, which Kirkus Reviews calls "a strong, painful, and tender piece about wresting hope from the depths of despair." Pattyn Von Stratten's father is dead, and...

Welcome to the Puppy Place -- where every puppy finds a home Lizzie Peterson and her friends are heading to a cabin in the woods for a girls' weekend. On the way, they spot and rescue Kodiak, an energetic Malamute stray with a mind...

Welcome to the Puppy Place--where every puppy finds a home 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.Bubbles is a lonely Poodle puppy. Boo is an...

Celebrate Christmas with the inspiration for the beloved Jim Henson film. In 1977, when Jim Henson debuted the now-classic film Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas, few knew it was based on a story written and illustrated by Russell and Lillian Hoban, creators of Bread and...

Helen Oxenbury's most loved board books are now available in an adorable mini-board book boxed set This collection includes full mini-editions of Clap Hands, Say Goodnight, All Fall Down and Tickle, Tickle with newly refreshed covers. With a total of almost half a million...

The twelfth book in the beloved and award-winning school hamster series! Spring has sprung and everyone at Longfellow School, including Ms. Brisbane's class, are HAPPY-HAPPY-HAPPY! It also means Family Fun Night is coming up and all the students' families are involved in making amazing...

Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs is a new take on the fairy-tale classic Goldilocks and the Three Bears, so funny and so original--it could only come from the brilliant mind of Mo Willems, the author/illustrator of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus and...

Summer sun and fun in this Step 1 reader featuring the family from Pumpkin Day!, Apple Picking Day!, Garden Day, and Snow Day! Family time means it's time to pack up the car and head to the beach! The brother and sister from Pumpkin...

We all have much to be thankful for--including this Little Golden Book with delightful rhyming text and sweet illustrations of diverse children saying why they're thankful! A Little Golden Book perfect for reading at the Thanksgiving table! When their teacher asks them to share...

The internationally bestselling book that inspired the Pay It Forward movement is now available in a middle grade edition. Pay It Forward is a moving, uplifting novel about Trevor McKinney, a twelve-year-old boy in a small California town who aAuthor: Catherine Ryan HydeISBN-10: 1481409409ISBN-13:...

Am ricas Award Winner"An achingly beautiful story."--Kirkus (starred review) "Eloquent."--Booklist (starred review) "Lovely and lyrical."--School Library JournalThis powerful and resonant Am ricas Award-winning novel tells the story of a young girl's struggle to find her place in the world and to become a writer...

Join the family, or ohana, as they farm taro for poi to prepare for a traditional luau celebration with a poetic text in the style of The House That Jack Built. An American Library Association Notable Children's Book "This is the land that's never...

Celebrate Christmas with Peppa Pig and her family in this festive holiday-themed board book with twinkling lights on every spread Based on the hit TV show as seen on Nick Jr.'Tis the season for Peppa Pig Join Peppa, George, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig, and...

This classic Berenstain Bears story is a perfect way to teach children about the importance of being responsible with money Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book(R) from Stan and Jan Berenstain. Mama and Papa are worried that...

A New York Times bestseller for three years and counting! "A gutsy, candid, and compelling story. It speaks volumes." --School Library Journal (starred review) "Unflinching and realistic." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) From award-winning author Sharon Draper comes a story that will forever change how...

Celebrate a beloved child's birthday with this wonderful story and guest book from Sesame Street!It's another year to blow out candles and celebrate YOU, and Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and all the Sesame friends are here to say something very special on the big day...

New York Times bestseller Jennifer A. Nielsen tells the extraordinary story of a Jewish girl's courageous efforts to resist the Nazis.Chaya Lindner is a teenager living in Nazi-occupied Poland. Simply being Jewish places her in danger of being killed or sent to the camps....

Little Critter is going to have a Thanksgiving he'll never forget This 8x8 storybook is perfect for story time and includes a sheet of stickers From the school play to a surprise dinner for all of Critterville, celebrate along with Little Critter and his...

"Full of heart and depth."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"Henkes is a master of characterization. --The Horn Book (starred review)"A first-rate choice for reading aloud."--Booklist (starred review)Billy Miller is back! This stand-alone companion to two-time Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes's award-winning, acclaimed, and bestselling The Year...

"A triumph." --Philip Pullman, bestselling author of the His Dark Materials saga Four young lives are forever changed at the dawn of World War II in this "stirring and unforgettable" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) novel from award-winning author Hilary McKay. In England, Ruby has...

From superstars Donaldson and Scheffler, a heartwarming holiday tale.Stick Man lives in the family treeWith his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three.But one day, Stick Man is carried off by a mischievous dog who wants to play fetch Things go from bad...

This classic Berenstain Bears story is a perfect way to teach children about the importance of giving and generosity! Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic from Stan and Jan Berenstain. From closets and drawers to the attic and the basement...

A new faith-based Berenstain Bears hardcover storybook about the joy of loving your family, friends and neighbors from Mike Berenstain This 32-page hardcover Berenstain Bears storybook, created by Mike Berenstain, son of Stan and Jan Berenstain, includes a soon-to-be classic story about the joy...