Family - Kids Fiction

Grace loves cats. She also loves taking pictures of cats and drawing comics. When her neighbor's cat goes missing, Grace does her best to make Mrs. Luther feel less lonely. But as the mystery of the missing cat continues, Grace finds herself in a...

Enter the marvelous, magical world of Strega Nona! This wonderful treasury features six favorite stories about Strega Nona and her sidekick, the bumbling Big Anthony--including the original Strega Nona, as well as Strega Nona Meets Her Match, Strega Nona: Her Story, Strega Nona Takes...

Batter up Ballpark Mysteries combine baseball action with exciting whodunits for early chapter book readers Mike and Kate can't wait to watch their rookie hero Dusty Martin in action. But something is throwing the Blue Jays' star off his game. Then, when no one...

Author: Julie LaytonISBN-10: 1643494260ISBN-13: 9781643494265Publisher: Christian FaithLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/19/2018Pages: 30Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.08d

Welcome to the Puppy Place -- where every puppy finds a home Lizzie is so ready for animal camp at the Caring Paws Shelter during her school vacation. She loves spending time with all the animals and already has her sights set on one...

This charming chapter book features the beloved characters from Newbery Honor Book award-winning author Jacqueline Kelly's young readers' series, Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet. When Travis finds an abandoned baby squirrel, he brings him home and names him Fluffy. But Mother isn't so sure that...

A family learns what home really means, as they leave one beloved residence and make a new home in another. A Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People Home can be many things--a window, a doorway, a rug . . . or a...

This Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader with more than 30 stickers is based on Disney/Pixar Onward--which is 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...

A Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader based on Disney and Pixar Coco! Despite his family's baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself...

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...

Titi & Me brings the relationship between aunts and nieces to the forefront in this rhyming Children's Picture Book. The two Latinx protagonists set off on a fantastical adventure around the world inspired by real trips and their limitless potential for adventure. Sharing their...

A classic lullaby gets a fresh twist as adorable forest animals get ready for bedtime in this oversized board book that has a shiny touch-and-feel cover Written to the familiar tune of "Rock-a-Bye, Baby," this sweet lullaby visits adorable forest animals as they settle...

Shocked that her parents are cooking Chinese food to sell in the family store on an all-American holiday, a feisty Chinese American girl tries to tell her mother and father how things really are. But as the parade passes by and fireworks light the...

A uniquely poignant celebration of fatherhood, families, love, change, and resilience. Dear Kids, A long time ago, when you were little, Mom and I took you to where we wanted to build a house. . . . I remember there was one tree, however,...

Join the citizens of Broodtown in this fun look at a wide variety of families, each one special in their own way, in this charming book by Emma Diaz Bradley and Terry Diaz-Bradley and illustrated by Ana K. Quintero Villafraz.Author: Emma Diaz Bradley, Terry...

It's time for school in this Step 1 reader featuring the family from Pumpkin Day!, Apple Picking Day!, Garden Day, Snow Day, and Beach Day! The start of the new school year means new friends and new experiences! It's big sister's first day of...

A quirky, empowering story about a boy recovering from a bear attack with the help of his friends and, maybe, some magic. For fans of Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer by Kelly Jones and The Canning Season by Polly Horvath. Newt Gomez...

The fourth book in a new arc in the New York Times bestselling Amelia Bedelia chapter book series featuring young Amelia Bedelia and her friends! This chapter book is an excellent choice for children who are ready to read independently, and is terrific for...

The beloved author of Ms. Bixby's Last Day and Posted returns with a humorous and heartwarming story of family, friendship, and miniature golf. For as long as he can remember, Malcolm has never felt like he was good enough. Not for his parents, who...

You must go to the dragon. You must leave tonight. Before she even hears the words, Kaeldra already knows what she must do. She must search out the mother dragon whose draclings have just hatched and somehow get some of her precious milk. It's...

A classic Christmas fable about love and charity, retold by Richard Paul Evans, New York Times bestselling author of The Christmas Box and A Christmas Memory. On a snowy Christmas Eve, a young man named Thomas on his way home for a family celebration...

Kidnapped from her parents during the Portuguese Inquisition, 12-year old Isobel BenLazar was sent to work as a slave at a remote Brazilian monastery. In 1654, Isobel escapes and stows away on a ship bound for Amsterdam, searching for her family. But harrowing adventures...

*A 2014 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST*It's 1964, and Sunny's town is being invaded. Or at least that's what the adults of Greenwood, Mississippi, are saying. All Sunny knows is that people from up north are coming to help people register to vote. They're calling...

With the My First Little House picture book series, the youngest readers can share in the joy of Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House books in these illustrated adaptations of the beloved series! Laura and her sister Mary miss Pa when he goes into the...

A humorous hardcover collection of Richard Scarry's Busytown stories, each of which can be read aloud in five minutes! This hardcover collection of fun-filled stories is the perfect way to introduce young readers to the friendly characters in Richard Scarry's Busytown! Children ages three...

Celebrate the places you and Baby love in the Great Lakes State! Show your little one that Michigan 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...

The Wild Magic trilogy culminates in a middle-grade fantasy adventure about witches, courage, community, and the terrors of sudden climate change. Third in a darkly enchanting trilogy after Begone the Raggedy Witches and The Little Grey Girl, The Promise Witch opens in a time...

This colorful picture book is a joyful ode to toddlerdom that follows a group of little ones through one buzzy, busy day. One Springy, Singy Day is a vibrant, joyous story that follows a diverse cast of young children as they play throughout their...

Zakari Goes to College is about a young African American boy that goes on a road trip to visit a college with his Uncle and Grandmother. On this trip he gets to see what a campus looks like. The book shows Zakari enjoying himself...

A Boston Globe Best Book of 2018 A Horn Book Best Book of 2018 "Vivid, hilarious, and heartbreaking." --Elizabeth Wein, New York Times bestselling author of Code Name Verity "The best children's book I've read this year." --Katherine Rundell, Boston Globe-Horn Book Award-winning author...

From the illustrator of I Love Dad and I Love Mom comes a joyful celebration of grandparents everywhere and the special bonds they share with their grandchildren. I'm off to Gran and Grandpa's, with a big smile on my face. I always feel wrapped...

Sometimes the unexpected is even more fun than the best-laid plans. Iris, her family, the neighbors, and dog take a road trip to the lake. But first, the cars break down. Then they get lost. And when they finally arrive at the lake, they...

Bestselling creator Sandra Magsamen shares the love in a tail-waggingly sweet story about a puppy with soft plush doggie ears I ruff you more than words can say. I ruff you in the biggest way.Babies and toddlers will love holding, touching, and reading this...

Lucy has lived with her grandparents at Pheasant Cottage since she was a little girl, but she has dim memories of someone else. Who was it? What are her grandparents hiding from her? Lucy is determined to find the answers, but it turns out...

ENOUGH GAMES. Luke Garner is a third-born in a restrictive society that allows only two children per family. Risking his life, he came out of hiding to fight against the Population Police laws. Now, in the final volume of Margaret Peterson Haddix's suspenseful Shadow...

The Gardener is a 1997 New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of the Year and a 1998 Caldecott Honor Book. From the author-and-illustrator team of the bestselling The Library.Lydia Grace Finch brings a suitcase full of seeds to the big gray city,...

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Rhett Miller teams up with Caldecott Medalist and bestselling artist Dan Santat in a riotous collection of irreverent poems for modern families. In the tradition of Shel Silverstein, these poems bring a fresh new twist to the classic dilemmas of childhood as...

Solve some more puzzling mysteries with super sleuth Encyclopedia Brown Leroy Brown is back in the Encyclopedia Brown series. 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...

Speed. Color. Sound. Numbers. Maps. Connections. Navigation. Subway systems may be specific to certain cities around the world, but the pure thrill of a subway ride is universal to all young children.Christoph Niemann's graphically elegant and playful picture book is a tour de force...

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...

Come on down to the Dino Ranch Jamboree for tons of dino fun -- all based on the hit Disney Jr. show!The Dino Ranch is having a Dino Jamboree! Come on down for tons of fun with your favorite dinos. Learn the ropes and...

Following a wild and raging storm, the Swiss family Robinson are stranded at sea. But the thundering waves have swept them off to a tropical island, where a new life awaits them. Their ship is laden with supplies and the island is packed with...

"Warm illustrations by Martha Alexander . . . and the silly words address kissable little sweethearts." --Publishers Weekly A You're adorable B You're so beautiful C You're a cutie full of charm D -- You'll be delighted by this delicious trip through the alphabet...

This original trickster tale, with its vivacious illustrations and dynamic read-aloud text, is at once a spirited tribute to the rich traditions of Mexican culture and a perfect introduction to counting in both English and Spanish.Author: Yuyi MoralesISBN-10: 0811864839ISBN-13: 9780811864831Publisher: Chronicle BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/15/2016Pages:...

Author: Stan Berenstain, Jan BerenstainISBN-10: 198484766XISBN-13: 9781984847669Publisher: Random House Books for Young ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/23/2019Pages: 64Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 7.80h x 7.90w x 0.20d

The relatives' station wagon: it smelled like a real car, looked like a rainbow, and was roomy enough for a crowd. Lucky! Because a big crowd in all shapes and sizes piled into that old wagon at four o'clock one summer morning and piled...

A Jar of Dreams is Yoshiko Uchida's work of unforgettable historical fiction about a young girl who grows up in a closely-knit Japanese American family in California during the 1930's, a time of great prejudice. Eleven-year-old Rinko grows up in a closely-knit Japanese American...

Another powerful story in the Logan Family Saga and companion to Mildred D. Taylor's Newbery Award-winning Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. A drive South becomes dangerous for 'lois and her family. 'Lois and Wilma are proud of their father's brand-new gold Cadillac, and...

Join the Berenstain Bears on a fun Easter lift-the-flap adventure On Easter morning, the cubs find the best surprise of all in their Easter basket: a tiny baby bunny. When the Bear family goes on an Easter egg hunt, the bunny has an idea...

Brave the sour to taste the sweet. Morgan is devastated by her mother's sudden death. Before, Mom's amazing organizational skills kept the family on track, and her bowl of lemon drops was always on hand to make difficult conversations easy, turning life's sour into...