Family - Kids Fiction

It's time to celebrate family, community, generosity, and giving Two-time Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka's stunning picture book is the perfect pick to share whenever family and friends gather together to celebrate and give thanks, no matter the occasion. Spend the day around the heart...

From world-renowned children's brand Sesame Street and the creators of The New York Times bestseller Love comes a new, heartwarming picture book about the power of family, perfect for Mother's Day!Family is where the heart is! Featuring inspiration from beloved Sesame Street characters, What...

Elena lives near a small town in western Guatemala. She lives there with her mother, her younger brother, Luis, and her baby sister, Ana. Her father is far away, working on a plantation. Elena struggles to keep up in school. Her teacher says she...

Ruby's mom is in prison, and to tell anyone the truth is to risk true friendship in this novel that accurately and sensitively addresses a subject too often overlooked--from the author of The Summer Before Boys. Eleven-year-old Ruby Danes is about to start middle...

A young boy tries to find his voice with the help of some four-legged friends in this "elegantly spare novel about the healing power of dogs and love" (Publishers Weekly), from the Newbery-winning author of Sarah, Plain and Tall. Zoe's family rescues dogs in...

Best Children's Books of the Year, Bank Street CollegeWhy was reading so hard?When Adam started kindergarten, the teacher wanted him to learn about letters. But "p" looked like "q," and "b" looked like "d." Adam would rather color or mold clay. In first grade,...

National Book Award-finalist Ibi Zoboi makes her middle-grade debut with a moving story of a girl finding her place in a world that's changing at warp speed. Twelve-year-old Ebony-Grace Norfleet has lived with her beloved grandfather Jeremiah in Huntsville, Alabama ever since she was...

In the eighth book in the New York Times-bestselling chapter book series about the childhood of America's favorite housekeeper, Amelia Bedelia puts on her dancing shoes and dances up a storm! Includes a guide to the idioms used in the book and features black-and-white...

The Story of a boy named Almanzo Wilder...While Laura Ingalls grows up on the western prairie, a boy named Almanzo Wilder is living on a farm in New York State. Almanzo and his brother and sisters work at their chores from dawn until supper...

El primer libro infantil de Meghan, La Duquesa de Sussex, En este banco capta hermosamente la relación especial entre padres e hijos a través de los ojos de una madre. La narración y la ilustración del libro nos brindan imágenes de momentos compartidos que...

In this second book of the charming and heartfelt chapter series that is Judy Moody meets Netflix's One Day at a Time, will Dominguita find that X marks the spot? When Dominguita finds an old map in the back of an even older book...

A Berenstain Bears hardcover storybook from Stan and Jan Berenstain which celebrates the bond shared between a father and his children! This 96-page hardcover Berenstain Bears storybook, created by Stan and Jan Berenstain, includes three classic stories about Papa Bear and his curious cubs!...

Maple loves being the Parker family's pet dog . . . but why does everyone else think she's a wolf? Fans of Red: A Crayon's Story and Wolfie the Bunny will cheer for Maple to find exactly where she belongs. Maple the husky is...

Sesame Street's Elmo helps toddlers get ready for bed in this sturdy lift-the-flap board book. Girls and boys ages 1 to 3 have more than 30 fun flaps to life as they follow Elmo and his little cousin through their getting-ready-for-bed routine. It's the...

In this warm and sunny picture book, follow the progress of a little girl and her father as they put together a wonderful birthday surprise for mom: a window box flower garden.After the pansies, tulips, daffodils, geraniums, and daisies are purchased and dad and...

Abigail, also known as Corn Cob and Baby Shark, anxiously awaits the arrival of Auntie Kristi. They share a special day together, one that Abigail will never forget. After all, the best adventures begin and end with a hug."Abigail's Auntie Kristi" is Allison Romero's...

A Reluctant Hero Trey may have saved Luke's life, but he still thinks of himself as a coward who can barely stand to be outdoors. Now Trey finds out Luke has been taken prisoner at Population Police headquarters. Trey is terrified, but he knows...

#1 New York Times bestseller Mike Lupica makes his return to the basketball court! There's a reason teammates call him "True." Because for basketball phenom Drew Robinson, there is nothing more true than his talent on the court. It's the kind that comes along...

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...

"Inspiration and practical advice wrapped up in an appealing story with a relatable young hero." - Kirkus ReviewsSimone Joins the Soccer Team is a beautifully illustrated children's book that will show young readers the importance of making decisions. Join Simone as she thinks about...

Oregon Reads Aloud is a collection of twenty-five read-aloud stories for children, written and illustrated by Oregon authors and illustrators. The twenty-five stories in Oregon Reads Aloud are a celebration of all things Oregon, including a great food cart feud, the dance of the...

In this charming story about celebrating differences a Chinese-American girl wishes for a garden of bright flowers instead of one full of bumpy, ugly, vegetables. The neighbors' gardens look so much prettier and so much more inviting to the young gardener than the garden...

A fun-filled Richard Scarry activity book bursting with mazes, puzzles and game cards--plus all your favorite friends from Busytown Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will love this full-color activity book featuring all their favorite friends from Richard Scarry's Busytown Kids can enjoy...

After reading about kid record-breakers, Camila dreams of breaking a record of her own. But which world record should she tackle? No matter what she tries, Camila finds that breaking records is hard. Will she ever become a record-breaking star?Author: Alicia SalazarISBN-10: 1515883213ISBN-13: 9781515883210Publisher:...

A Berenstain Bears hardcover storybook from Stan and Jan Berenstain which celebrates the love shared between a mother and her children! This 96-page Berenstain Bears storybook includes three classic stories, created by Stan and Jan Berenstain, about Mama Bear and her adorable cubs! Boys...

From Dav Pilkey, author and illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, comes Dog Breath -- now available as a board book Hally Tosis is a great family dog, but there is one rotten thing about her: her...

From the author of Riding Chance comes the story of a girl whose dictionary is helping make sense of the world, her changing body, friendships, and a family that's struggling to stay strong amidst the turbulent backdrop of activism, across generations.Being twelve isn't easy,...

Kit Kittredge has a nose for news -- but she never dreamed that the news stories about the hard times of the Depression would become her own story. First Mother's bothersome friends move in with the Kittredges. Then Dad loses his business, and Kit's...

Experience the magic of authentic giving in this holiday classic from the Newbery Award-winning author of Sarah, Plain and Tall. All year long Lily and Liam look forward to the holidays at their grandparents' farm. It's always the perfect trip: walking to the lilac...

Told in diary form by an irresistible heroine, this "heartfelt, bittersweet, and ever-so-clever coming-of-age fantasy" (School Library Journal, starred review) named one of Publishers Weekly's Best Books of the Year from the New York Times bestselling author of the May Bird trilogy sparkles with...

Abigail's Christmas BallerinaAfter Abigail and her mother spend a wonderful day decorating for Christmas, Abigail grows more and more curious about one of the ornaments which holds special meaning for Mommy. Abigail had promised not to touch it, but the glass ballerina glistened so...

Celebrate the places you and Baby love in the Tar Heel State! Show your little one that North Carolina 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...

Fall is Emma's favorite season. She loves the weather, the leaves, and most of all, the apples Every fall, Emma's dad takes Emma and her best friend, Izzie, to the apple orchard. And every year they pick dozens of apples so they can make...

An NPR Best Book * Winner of the SCIBA Book Award for Best Picture Book Geisel Honor-winning author/illustrator Salina Yoon introduces adorable duo Bear and his bunny Floppy in Found--a charming board book that celebrates love and friendship in its many forms. When Bear...

Nintendo fans will love this awesome full-color activity book featuring characters from Super Mario(TM), The Legend of Zelda(TM), and Splatoon(TM)--plus stickers Power up with Mario, battle monsters with Link, and get splatted in Inkopolis Nintendo fans will love this full-color activity book featuring characters...

Rachel Vail's powerful middle-grade novel proves once again that no one does tween better than she does Niki Ames can't wait to start eighth grade, that all-important year before high school. She and her best friend Ava have shared so many plans for the...

How to Pray is an enlightening, step-by-step guide that teaches children how to pray. When children are learning about God, they tend to have numerous questions, including but not limited to, "What is prayer?" and "How do I pray?" Author, educator, and mother of...

This is a ghoulishly fun story about how being a good friend and being a good person can lead to much, much more. The reader will meet a boy not having an easy go at things; he is outnumbered and having a tough time....

Very short, creative stories pair with bold illustrations in this picture book that will inspire young readers to stretch their imaginations and write stories of their own. "One day. . . I went to school. I came home. The end," says our storyteller--a girl...

This lyrical heartful story provides consent and gently encourage readers to move to a place of peace and acceptance despite the absence. Loss becomes remembrance in this book that offers tender ways to pay tribute to, and meaningfully incorporate, a loved one's lost presence...

Come visit with Maisy at her house A colorful story leads to a pop-up play scene including pop-out pieces featuring Maisy and her friends. Maisy's fans are invited to join the friendly mouse as she goes through her daily routines: getting up in the...

Reality and fantasy collide in this heartfelt and mysterious novel for fans of Counting by 7s and Bridge to Terabithia, about a girl who must save a magical make-believe world in order to save herself. Things Finley Hart doesn't want to talk about: -Her...

Can average be amazing? The bestselling author of Frindle shows that with a little kindness, it can. Jordan Johnston is average. Not short, not tall. Not plump, not slim. Not gifted, not flunking out. Even her shoe size is average. She's ordinary for her...

Funny, poignant, and deeply moving, The Line Tender is a story of nature's enduring mystery and a girl determined to find meaning and connection within it. Wherever the sharks led, Lucy Everhart's marine-biologist mother was sure to follow. In fact, she was on a...

The bestselling and highly acclaimed 100 Cupboards series concludes with one final, epic battle in The Chestnut King. Perfect for readers who love Percy Jackson, the Unwanteds, and Beyonders! Hidden cupboards behind Henry's bedroom wall unlocked portals to other worlds that Henry 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...

When a boy finds a cape ( ) he knows it must mean he has a superpower, everyone with a cape has one. But dad is far too distracted to play, until the boy discovers he does have a superpower--a super powerful imagination --far...

Spanish edition! In this Lola Reads picture book, learn about the library, checking out books, and story time with Lola, as she discovers the joy of reading! Every Tuesday Lola and her mommy go to the library. Lola meets her friends there. They share...

In this "delightful mash-up of Little House on the Prairie and The Spiderwick Chronicles" (SLJ), experience life on the prairie--with one fantastical twist Louisa Brody's life on the Colorado prairie is not at all what she expected. Her dear Pa, accused of thievery, is...

One boy's search for his father leads him to Puerto Rico in this moving middle-grade novel, for fans of Ghost and See You in the Cosmos. Marcus Vega is six feet tall, 180 pounds, and the owner of a premature mustache. When you look...