Family - Kids Fiction

Benny the Bear has to stay home when his little Miss starts school. When she comes back home after school, Benny is not in his normal place of honor on her bed! She can't find him anywhere! Mama's love, support, and detective work are...

CoComelon, the hit kids show on YouTube and Netflix, comes to books! This scratch-and-sniff book comes with five scents to remind readers of the joys of Christmas. Based on the CoComelon "Deck the Halls" video, readers can join JJ and his friends and smell...

Wolf Hollow meets The Thing About Jellyfish in Danielle Binks's debut middle grade novel set in 1999, where a twelve-year-old girl grapples with the meaning of home and family amidst a refugee crisis that has divided her town. "Timeless and beautiful, and it deserves...

"My Aunt Has Tattoos!" Powerful New Children's Book For Kids Who Love Those with Tattoos! When Jem's Aunt Amy comes home from the Army, she has love to give, and stories to tell... about her tattoos! Join Jem as she learns about why grown-ups...

After coaching and teaching for forty years, you have years of hearing stories from students. Growing up, I lived across the levee from houseboats. One of my best friends lived on a houseboat, and I always thought about the hardships the young man had...

Can you capture happiness in a bottle?Yes. If you fill it with happy beans.Captain learns how to create happiness in this charming and educational childrens' book.He also learns how to create colors, group numbers, and celebrate each season all while learning the important lesson...

Everyone experiences good and bad days. You always have a choice on how you live each moment. When life gives you lemons, choose to make lemonade.Author: Najah Clemmons, Queen Elizabeth JamesISBN-10: 1981843957ISBN-13: 9781981843954Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/25/2019Pages: 42Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 10.00h x...

Billy isn't happy with his house or his toys until an enchanted tree takes him on a journey that forever changes the way he views happiness.Tree Soldier is a charming rhyming story, with beautiful and glowing illustrations, that shows children that spending time with...

A really cute book written in sweet and simple rhymes: "More than a starfish jumping in the sand, or a crazy cow drummer in a rock and roll band." Illustrated with silly drawings, sure to make any child smile. If you would like to...

When twelve-year-old Poppy moves to the country, she discovers a secret stash of letters that give her a unique connection to her late mother in this M!X novel about friendship, first crushes, and family drama. City girl Poppy has always wanted a best friend,...

Gabe Fuentes is in a race against time--and aliens--in this intergalactic sequel to Ambassador, which Booklist called "an exciting sci-fi adventure, perceptively exploring what it means to be alien," from National Book Award winner William Alexander. When we last left Earth's Ambassador, Gabe Fuentes,...

"It's Our World Too" reminds us that we share this world, and we are not the only life created by God on this planet. There is only "One World" that we call home, and we are stewards of our world and all living creatures...

In this autism book for kids, Daniel Brundidge likes to sing better than he likes to talk. When his mom wins an RV in a contest, the family sets off to visit their grandma. Daniel looks out the window and sings all the way...

A vibrant collection of Indian myths and legends illustrated in beautiful watercolors and told by one of India's sparkling personalities, Madhur Jaffrey. Seasons of Splendour is a richly illustrated treasury of stories about Indian gods and goddesses, kings and queens, princes and demons. Here...

This title is a simple introduction to empathy. Showing empathy to another person is a learnt trait, and one we can nurture in our children from a young age through modelling, stories such as this, and ongoing discussions. Discussion questions for parents, caregivers and...

My Preferred Way to Be is a heartwarming children's book that celebrates the unique qualities and strengths of introverted children. Sophie is a quiet and thoughtful young girl and while others may mistake her quiet nature for shyness, Sophie's introversion is a source of...

The year 2020 brought many challenges, especially separation from family. Many families depended on video chats to nurture family connections. Do Gigi & Papa Live in Mommy's Phone? chronicles what a baby's perspective might be during the extended shift to electronic visits.Author: Marsha WiseISBN-10:...

Jellybean is excited about the perfect day that she plans to spend with her Nonna. When she gets there she discovers that she isn't the only one who wants to spend time at Nonna's house. She learns the valuable lesson of inclusion of others...

In the exotic land of Sri Lanka, two baby birds discover that their home is threatened. Their fear turns to confusion when they tell their mama...but she isn't worried Journey to a faraway land where parents and children aren't really different and the lessons...

Nothing's going to stop this kid When Jimmy gets an unexpected diagnosis, his parents seem to take it a lot harder than he does. As negative feelings come out, Jimmy has an important lesson for his parents: he's still the same old Jimmy Author:...

Summer vacation is starting, and soon-to-be-sixth-grader Henry is facing two months with nothing to do. He can sadly feel himself "being pulled by the gravitational force of nothingness." His best friend, Max, who may not even be his best friend anymore, is going away...

WINNER OF THE MILKWEED PRIZE FOR CHILDREN'S LITERATUREEleven-year-old Sebby has found the perfect escape from his crummy house and bickering family--a secret cave he calls "The Hole in the Wall." It's all the more beautiful for being in the midst of a devastated mining...

Meet the Rabinovitches: mischievous Yakov, bubbly Nomi, rebellious Miriam, solemn Shlomo, and seven more Papa is a rabbi and their days are full of intriguing Jewish rituals and lots of adventures in 1920s Poland. But the biggest adventure of all is when big sister...

A really cute book written in sweet and simple rhymes: "More than a starfish jumping in the sand, or a crazy alligator in a rock and roll band." Illustrated with silly drawings, sure to make any child smile. If you would like to see...

A really cute book written in sweet and simple rhymes: "More than a starfish jumping in the sand, or a crazy alligator in a rock and roll band." Illustrated with silly drawings, sure to make any child smile. To see the pages and a...

Return to Lake View Middle School in the third book of the PERFECT SCORE series from the beloved author of Because of Mr. Terupt. Eighth grade promises to be an unforgettable year of tears, laughter, surprises, and star power. GAVIN's days of football glory...

This middle grade, magical realism debut about a young girl who sets out to discover the truth behind her mother's disappearance is The Secret Garden meets the Book Scavenger series! Floralie Laurel, freshly expelled from Mrs. Coffrey's School for Young Girls, works as a...

This middle grade, magical-realism novel from the author of The Flourishing of Floralie Laurel is about an Irish girl who is sent to a mysterious town in Virginia to live with her long-lost mother, and is Alice Hoffman's Nightbird meets Claire Legrand's The Cavendish...

A tender, sweet, and hilarious novel about growing up with a loving family and a perfectly rambunctious dog, from an author who "has set the standard of brilliance" (Horn Book). When she was eight, Binny's life was perfect: She had her father's wonderful stories...

Follow along as 5 year-old Trae discovers why his family loves golf and how he learns some of the many life lessons this wonderful outdoor game presents. Golf and its many variations, like putt-putt and Top Golf, offer challenging and fun activities suitable for...

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.When his mom picks him up from cooking class,...

Welcome to the Puppy Place -- where every puppy finds a home Charles needs an idea for his science project fast But when the Petersons take in Roxy, a Cavalier King Charles spaniel and Chihuahua mix with an injured leg, Charles has an idea....

Judy Moody meets the One Day at a Time remake in this third story in a chapter book series featuring a young Cuban American girl who tries to find adventure based on the classics she read with her beloved abuela--can Dominguita save a quincea...

We woke up in the usual way, but it was not a usual day.Out on the lawn, plain as could be, stood an orange wishing tree."I wish!" I said. "I wish!" said you.And so our double wishes grew. Wishes are a magical part of...

Elementary-school kids love Jeff Brown's classic character, Flat Stanley--the amazing paper-thin boy who can slide under doors, fly like a kite, and travel by mail.In his latest fun-filled adventure, Flat Stanley Goes Camping, Stanley and the Lambchop family take a trip to the woods....

October is career month at Harris Elementary and the school is buzzing with excitement as Mrs. Kingsley's class starts to think about their big move to Middle School. Malani Rose & Company are excited but nervous about the big transition. The pressure to know...

A family's Passover celebration is equal parts warmth and charm in this cozy picture book, with the traditional seder song "Dayenu" as the grateful refrain. In this story told in spare, lyrical prose, a Jewish family prepares for their Passover seder, visiting the farmer's...

Hooray SPLASH Leslie Patricelli's beloved Baby is back It's time for a bath Whee And Baby obliges as only he can, playing with bubbles (and using them to make facial disguises from Santa's beard to bunny ears), imitating a motorboat, and letting Mommy wash...

Celebrate your little hugasaurus with this pun-tastic dinosaur book for babies and toddlers, the perfect Mother's Day gift!Rawr means "I love you" in dinosaur! Filled with cute dinosaur puns, beautiful illustrations, and heartwarming message, I Love You More, Babysaur is a dinomite board book...

Rambunctious Froggy hops out into the snow for a winter frolic but is called back by his mother to put on some necessary articles of clothing.Author: Jonathan LondonISBN-10: 067087616XISBN-13: 9780670876167Publisher: Viking Books for Young ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/1997Pages: 32Format: Board BookWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 4.70h x 5.90w...

Roof to roof, Federico the cat visits all his families everyday: Tadeo and his grandparents, Anna and her two Moms; Virginia, with her Mom and Dad, Paula and her two Dads... All of them different, all of them loved by Federico. Unconditionally.This little jewel...

Little Lola is tired of living in her big sister's shadow. But when she starts taking secret flamenco lessons from her Papi, will she find the courage to share her new skill with the world? Includes notes on Spanish vocabulary at the end.Author: Anna...

"I am mixed with all kinds of goodies." Jay and Nia are the children of two worlds, and as they'll discover, they can enjoy the best of both. From Mommy's jazz beats to Daddy's classical piano, we will dance with the twins through a...

In the same feel-good style of I Got the Rhythm, this exuberant picture book explores the joys of the holiday season, once again illustrated by award-winning artist Frank Morrison. It's the most wonderful time of the year, and a mother and daughter are enjoying...

Everyone's favourite (socially distanced) characters return to help us through this challenging period. Hedgehog is waiting for his friend Tortoise to wake up. But where is he and when will he wake? Hedgehog's friends are all very lovely, but they just aren't as much...

A spare, powerful story about taking space to process difficult feelings After something bad happens, a boy feels sad and gray. Mom and Aunt Cheryl try to talk about it, but he feels like running away. So he picks up a shovel and starts...

With this illustrated adaptation from the beloved Little House series, the youngest readers can share in the joy of Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved classics. Winter has come to the Big Woods! Laura and Mary help Ma with chores around the house. When the frost...

Fresh Off the Boat meets Junie B. Jones in this adorable chapter book series following Mindy Kim, a young Asian American girl--in this seventh novel, Mindy's dad and Julie get married! It's time for a big celebration in Mindy Kim's family: Dad and Julie...

Quintessence is an extraordinary story from Jess Redman about friendship, self-discovery, interconnectedness, and the inexplicable elements that make you you. Find the Elements. Grow the Light. Save the Starling. Three months ago, twelve-year-old Alma moved to the town of Four Points. Her panic attacks...

Sonya raises her three chickens from the time they are tiny chicks. She feeds them, shelters them and loves them. Everywhere Sonya goes, her chicks are peeping at her heels. Under her care, the chicks grow into hens and even give Sonya a wonderful...