Family - Kids Fiction

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...

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...

A Newbery Medal Winner Richard Peck's Newbery Medal-winning sequel to A Long Way from Chicago Mary Alice's childhood summers in Grandma Dowdel's sleepy Illinois town were packed with enough drama to fill the double bill of any picture show. But now she is fifteen,...

When Camila tries out for a play, she practices hard to get ready for auditions. So she's extra disappointed when she doesn't get the starring role. But as she learns her part and works with the rest of the cast, Camila discovers there is...

Camila and her papa enter a baking competition on TV. As they start their challenge, Camila is determined to take complete control of their challenge, strawberry-iced cake pops. But without teamwork, their dessert is a mess Is it too late to become baking stars?Author:...

A deluxe Little Critter hardcover collection featuring the original classic stories from Mercer Mayer This deluxe 320-page Little Critter storybook includes the original classic Critter stories created by Mercer Mayer Children ages three to seven will love the heartwarming stories in this hardcover collection...

When you look in a mirror, who do you see? A boy? A girl? A son? A daughter? A runner? A dancer? Whoever and whatever you see―just put out your fist and give yourself an "I am" BAM! This jumping, jazzy, joyful picture book...

This New York Times bestselling chapter book series has been keeping readers engaged and laughing for more than a decade with over one million copies sold This brightly colored boxed set contains the paperback editions of Clementine, The Talented Clementine, and Clementine's Letter --...

Learn at home with help from The Wonder Years/Hallmark actress, math whiz, and New York Times bestselling author Danica McKellar using her acclaimed McKellar Math books! Bathtime will be squeaky clean and sneaky smart fun in this original board book that gives your toddler...

Get "stuck" on Peppa Pig with this playful sticker storybook. Peppa is the star of her own Nick Jr. animated show.In this oink-dorable sticker storybook, join Peppa and her little brother George on their adventures. Readers will love playing with Peppa in this interactive...

Book one of the Austin Family Chronicles, an award-winning young adult series from Madeleine L'Engle, author of A Wrinkle in Time, about a girl who experiences the difficulties and joys of growing up."Beautifully written, with integrity and warmth, and young people are bound to...

Celebrate Easter with this fun twist on the popular nursery rhyme "Here We Go 'Round the Mulberry Bush"! This is the way we paint the eggs, we paint the eggs for Easter Day!This is the way we paint the eggs.And then we let them...

Nina Soni is a lovable, distractible Indian American girl with big plans and cast of family and friends to help her make her realize her dreams--or resolve the chaos that often results. Nina tried as hard as she could but still somehow forgot about...

Bestselling authors Amie Kaufman and Ryan Graudin invite readers into a wondrous world where lost things are found, and where two cousins must come face-to-face with the impossible...Whenever Jake and Marisol get together, adventure follows. They have their late Nana to thank for that....

A Gathering of Days is Joan W. Blos' novel that serves as a fictional version of a New England girl's journal. The journal of a 14-year-old girl, kept the last year she lived on the family farm, records daily events in her small New...

Where does everyone and everything live? A House Is a House for Me is a rollicking rhyme about houses. Some of the houses are familiar, such as an anthill and a dog kennel, while others are surprising, such as a corn husk and a...

Celebrate the places you and Baby love in the Windy City! Show your little one that Chicago 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 video contest is the perfect way for Camila to become a star. To enter, she must make a video that explains what her city, Los Angeles, means to her. But Los Angeles is so big--how will she decide what to talk about? As...

The only thing that can make bedtime better is tuck-in time! Get ready for a sweet night's sleep with this adorable board book. It's tuck-in time, you know what that means!Time to snuggle up and have sweet dreams. Bedtime is here, and there are...

Penderwicks meets Edward Eager in this moving story "that will remind readers of Roald Dahl's Matilda" (School Library Journal) about a young witch found in a flowerpot who embarks on a journey to discover her roots. The morning Nora Ratcliff finds a baby in...

HIDE OR FIGHT? Matthias, an illegal third child, is caught in the cross fire between rebels and the Population Police. When he unwittingly saves a Population Police officer, Matthias is brought to Population Police headquarters to train as an officer himself. There he meets...