Family - Kids Fiction

Ten-year-old Justin hates that his sisters and his mama are always fussing at him. They make him feel stupid because he can't clean his room or cook. But why should he? He'd rather be outside playing. After all, cooking and cleaning is just "women's...

This story is a love letter from a parent to a child about how we did our best to cope during a pandemic. Our kids missed out on many milestone experiences and struggled with feelings of grief and loss, and this story helps to...

It is said that every time a child is born, so is a grandparent. OMA COMES TO VISIT is the first in a series of books that share the joys of a little boy named Ethan when he spends time with his grandmother. In...

Everyone has bad days. But some days are the WORST!Sometimes everything just goes wrong: your little sister presses the elevator button first your favorite socks are missing you're not allowed to wear your mermaid costume to the dentist you can't wear your snorkel in...

I have an Autism BOOST. I am ME.There are so many things that make me, me. There are so many things that make you, you.But one thing I have, that you may not, is an autism BOOST. Come on and I'll tell you all...

A 2022 Audie Award Finalist "Joyful, occasionally heartbreaking, deeply moving." --R. J. Palacio, bestselling author of Wonder In the debut middle grade novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Gayle Forman comes a poignant and powerful coming-of-age story that follows a young girl...

Miss Teacher Mom is a children's book written from the perspective of a little girl who is homeschooled. She loves that her mom is also her teacher and explains some of the reasons why This fun rhyming children's book takes place in the context...

A delightful new pup-filled board book from the bestselling creator of I Love You Through and Through Caroline Jayne Church, mega-bestselling creator of Ten Tiny Toes and Good Night, I Love You, brings us a sweet, rhyming celebration of a puppy's love for every...

A little boy visits an art museum for the first time in this fun, sweet picture book about first experiences and seeing things from new perspectives. Simon is having a great time at the museum with his parents. There are slippery, slidey floors Pigeons...

Being different can be hard. This funny, spirited story--written by bestselling author of Get a Financial Life Beth Kobliner Shaw with her son Jacob, and illustrated by award-winning picture book artist Jules Feiffer--encourages young readers to embrace the thing that makes them unique... Jacob...

Frankie Stein comes into the world on a bright, sunny day. He's not at all like his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank N. Stein. They're scary looking. He's cute. They try to make him look like them. They can't. But he does end up...

The Red Umbrella is a moving tale of a 14-year-old girl's journey from Cuba to America as part of Operation Pedro Pan--an organized exodus of more than 14,000 unaccompanied children, whose parents sent them away to escape Fidel Castro's revolution.In 1961, two years after...

"Ivy loves living in Applewood Heights. The family's apartment is tiny, and her older sister Rachel won't stop grumbling about sharing a room after their old house was lost to foreclosure. Ivy finds much-needed reassurance, and a boost of confidence, when she starts working...

Celebrate the places you and Baby love in the Hawkeye State! Show your little one that Iowa is where the heart is in this snuggle-worthy board book for babies and toddlers.Treasure the special bond between a parent and child in this sweet I love...

A USA Today bestseller! Tell your egg-stra special little peep that they make you very hoppy with this punderful farm book for babies and toddlers! Filled with adorable baby animal illustrations, a heartfelt message, and charming puns all ages can enjoy, Somebunny Loves You...

"Grubbs is the new Calvin & Hobbes!" - GEEKS + GAMERS "Grubbs is like a modern day Dennis The Menace -- hilarious, with heart. Max Weaver and Ted Dawson have taken the classic concept of a kid with a big imagination, and added the...

Rise and shine This charming board book about farm animals waking up and getting ready for a busy day is perfect for the youngest readers. As the sun rises, the animals on a bustling farm get ready for the day. Pigs roll around in...

"This immigration story is universal." --School Library Journal, Starred Dan Yaccarino's great-grandfather arrived at Ellis Island with a small shovel and his parents' good advice: "Work hard, but remember to enjoy life, and never forget your family." With simple text and warm, colorful illustrations,...

In this heartwarming intergenerational story, Grandpa Bear introduces his grandson Jake to a very special place--the library! "Let's turn the TV off," says Grandpa to Jake. "There's some place I'd like to show you... a place my Grandpa took me when I was your...

"Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Jen Corace strike beautiful balance between story and art in Little Pea." -- The New York Times A sweet and amusing story to which little picky eaters can relate: If Little Pea doesn't eat all of his sweets, there will...

Some kittens march to the beat of a different drummer. Mama Cat has three kittens, Fluffy, Skinny, and Boris. Where Mama Cat leads, Fluffy and Skinny follow. But what about Boris-- will he ever stop napping and join the fun? Young children will love...

Mercer Mayer's Little Critter is about to meet his new babysitter in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether they're making popcorn, playing checkers, or putting on jammies, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect way to help...

Meet the Moffats. There is Sylvie, the oldest, the cleverest, and-most days at least-the responsible one; Joey, who though only twelve is the man of the house...sometimes; Janey, who has a terrific upside-down way of looking at the world; and Rufus, who may be...

As Idaville's ten-year-old star detective, Encyclopedia has an uncanny knack for trivia. With his unconventional knowledge, he solves mysteries for the neighborhood kids through his own detective agency. But his dad also happens to be the chief of the Idaville police department, and every...

"A child explores what being bicultural means to them in ways that feel familiar to young readers... Bicultural kids will feel seen in this sweet family story." --Kirkus Reviews The Heart of Mi Familia follows a young girl as she works with her abuela...

Acclaimed author Heather Vogel Frederick will delight daughters of all ages in a novel about the fabulousness of fiction, family, and friendship. The book club is about to get a makeover.... Even if Megan would rather be at the mall, Cassidy is late for...

Soon to be a Netflix Film in March 2021!From the New York Times bestselling creators of I Wish You More, Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld, a funny look at the one day of the year that can compete with Christmas for children's affection:...

There's a mystery brewing in Abuelita's shop in the fourth and final Hand-Me-Down Magic book. The complete series is perfect for fans of Ivy and Bean and Dory Fantasmagory, with adorable illustrations and short, easy-to-read chapters.Del finds a very beautiful tea set hidden deep...

Kelsey grapples with her newfound internet popularity in the sixth delicious book in the Donut Dreams series from the author of the Cupcake Diaries and Sprinkle Sundays series Kelsey loves working in her family's restaurant at the Donut Dreams counter, but she feels like...

Based on a true transgender identity journey, the picture book I'm Not a Girl is an empowering story from writers Maddox Lyons and Jessica Verdi about a boy who is determined to be himself, illustrated by Dana Simpson. Nobody seems to understand that Hannah...

Learn about all the wonderful ways to celebrate a birthday with beloved and New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Todd Parr With his signature blend of playfulness and sensitivity, Todd Parr explores all the different things you can do on your birthday: a...

Olaf is thankful each and every day and he's here to tell you why This picture book is full of delights from beautiful and fun stylized illustrations to a rhyming story about our favorite snowman reminding readers how wonderful each day can be and...

Melissa Iwai's Soup Day celebrates the importance of making a nutritious meal and sharing in the process as a family. Now in board book On a cold, snowy day, a young girl and her mother shop to buy ingredients for vegetable soup. At home,...

A Time to Wean is a picture book for babies and toddlers who are weaning from nursing. Follow favorite animals as they too, grow, discover new things, and nurse less, all with the comfort and reassurance that love and hugs from mama never change....

As Idaville's ten-year-old star detective, Encyclopedia has an uncanny knack for trivia. With his unconventional knowledge, he solves mysteries for the neighborhood kids through his own detective agency. But his dad also happens to be the chief of the Idaville police department, and every...

A delicate, stunning account of life on the prairie from Newbery medalist Patricia MacLachlan. Cool summer mornings begin with the rose orange sun and the smell of earth, and fade into hot summer nights with a yellow moon, covered in a quilt of stars....

It's the last day of school before Christmas vacation and Alex, Chase, and the rest of Mrs. Walter's fifth-grade class couldn't wish more for the final bell to ring. But the day takes a crazy turn when a mysterious meteorite crashes through the classroom...

One by one, 10 silly, bouncy, noisy, cuddly, babies come to play all day until (yawn) bedtime. Sleep tight, babies.Author: Karen KatzISBN-10: 1416935460ISBN-13: 9781416935469Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/30/2008Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 8.10h x 10.20w x 0.50dAward: NAPPA Gold Awards - WinnerReview Citation(s):...

This Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader with more than 30 sparkling stickers is based on Disney/Pixar Onward--in theaters March 6, 2020 Set in a suburban fantasy world, Disney/Pixar's Onward introduces two teenage elf brothers who embark on an extraordinary quest to discover...

Drawing from his own childhood experiences, Jonathan Bean takes the autobiographically inspired family he introduced in Building Our House through the special rhythms and routines of a homeschooling day in This is My Home, This is My School. For young Jonathan and his sisters,...

With a knack for trivia, Encyclopedia solves mysteries for the neighborhood kids through his own detective agency. But his dad is also the chief of police, and every night Encyclopedia helps him solve his most baffling crimes. Join Encyclopedia Brown as he solves ten...

Large Print�s increased font size and wider line spacing maximizes reading legibility, and has been proven to advance comprehension, improve fluency, reduce eye fatigue, and boost engagement in young readers of all abilities, especially struggling, reluctant, and striving readers. Author: Gary D. SchmidtISBN-10: 1432875906ISBN-13:...

Welcome to the Puppy Place -- where every puppy finds a home Lizzie loves her dog-walking job after school. It's the best way to be around so many different puppies. Then she meets Cuddles, a lonely and very adorable teddy bear pup. It looks...

An innovative, two-in-one picture book follows a parallel day in the life of two families: one in a Western city and one in a North African village. Somewhere in Sydney, Australia, a boy and his family wake up, eat breakfast, and head out for...

Nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read It is no surprise that Little Women, the adored classic of four devoted sisters, was loosely based on Louisa May Alcott's own life. In fact, Alcott drew from her own personality...

Leroy Brown, aka Encyclopedia Brown, is Idaville neighborhood's ten-year-old star detective. With an uncanny knack for trivia, he solves mysteries for the neighborhood kids through his own detective agency. But his dad also happens to be the chief of the Idaville police department, and...

Come join Phoebe the Firefly and some of her friends, Down By The Praise Pond! It's a very special place where they spend time talking with God about all that's on their minds. Whether it's being afraid of the dark or being sad because...

A breathtaking picture book about the relationships we share from New York Times bestselling storytellers Julie Fogliano and Loren Long in the tradition of The Runaway Bunny and Guess How Much I Love You. if i was the sunshine and you were the day...

Dream big with Princess Truly, an adorable new diverse character who knows she can be anything she wants to be One of Essence Magazine's Best Books of 2017 Princess Truly is strong and confident, beautiful and brave, bright and brilliant. She can do anything...

Count along with Olivia! In this enchanting board book, toddlers will join everyone's favorite piglet as they learn to count from one to ten. Count along with Olivia! In this enchanting board book, toddlers will join everyone's favorite piglet as they learn to count...