Girls & Women - Kids Fiction

Brave Beachley tells the tale of Australian Layne Beachley and how she chased her dream to become a world champion surfer.'Because tough times are sure to happen.They are part and parcel of life's plan.But don't let those tough times stop you, pick yourself up...

When her mother falls ill, brave Kameko sets off on a journey to bring back the jewel from the Monkey-King's crown, known for its healing properties. Along the way she is helped by both people and kindly divinities, but will the Monkey-King give up...

When a tornado whisks young Dorothy away from Kansas with her faithful dog Toto, she finds herself in the mysterious Land of Oz, where unknown dangers and strange creatures await her. Can she find a way back home? Can her new friends the Cowardly...

Smarty Marty Takes the Field is an inspiring picture book from Emmy Award-winning sports journalist Amy Gutierrez--better known as Amy G--and award-winning author/illustrator Anika Orrock about the courage it takes to break down gender barriers in the world of sports and beyond. Special Interview...

Maureen and Wendy hilariously demonstrate the best and worst of having and being a sister in this collection of three of their latest adventures and silly sibling squabbles from Papercutz! First, in "Selfie Awareness," it's vacation time and Maureen's desperate for fun while Wendy...

This is a delightful children's book that shows how young girls who might feel lonely at times use their imaginations to dreamabout their futures and all the possible careers they can have all while being loved by their family.Author: Barbara Dougherty GangISBN-10: 8989112192ISBN-13: 9798989112197Publisher:...

Amira is a feisty little girl - surely not the type to go to bed quietly This night, she insists on climbing her mountains at bedtime Why wait until morning? After an exhausting evening of her parents thwarting every plan she makes, they finally...

Nancy's fancier than ever in this great new box of classic keepsakes, complete with stickers, crayons, a draw-it-yourself poster, and three Fancy Nancy books.This extra-fancy box includes three complete books: Fancy Nancy and the Boy from Paris: There is a new boy in Nancy's...

Another brilliant story containing comedy, calamity and cool characters by acclaimed writer Jean Ure.Even though Tash and Emily go to a nunnery (well, an all girls' school, which amounts to the same thing!), they are into boys in a BIG WAY. They're also stepsisters...

It's 1863 and 10-year-old Emmy Blue Hatchett has been told by her father that soon their family will leave their farm, family, and friends in Illinois, and travel west to a new home in Colorado. It's difficult leaving family and friends behind. They might...

A world of shoujo art inspirations and thoughts with cheerful Rolleen Rabbit and companions. Celebrate the season as our delightful characters join in the fun to highlight the reason to brighten up every day.Author: R. KongISBN-10: 199815260XISBN-13: 9781998152605Publisher: Annie and RowenaLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/12/2023Pages: 48Format:...

Ivy is driven to succeed. But how far is she willing to go to achieve her goals?Ivy Rose Park is a born leader. Some people may call her bossy, her best friends in the Renegade Girls Tinkering Club know it's because she throws herself...

Never underestimate a scientist in a fancy dress.Why do people think sixth-grade scientist Amber Rosenberg can't be smart and fashionable at the same time? Maybe by winning an internship at the hottest boutique in town, she'll prove she can. Competition may be fierce, but...

Alice McGraw loves to draw, and she draws everywhere She learns her colors and letters, and then how to write her name, which opens a world of possibilities for Alice. This is a story about a child's love of drawing which ignites her creativity....

Join Claire, aka Frizzy Frieda, on her adventure to try out for cheerleading to try and fit in---hair and all She can chant "Ready? Okay," but she is far from the popular cheer prompt. Her clumsy limbs are flailing in all the wrong directions...

Unloved and unwanted, orphan Pollyanna Whittier boards an eastbound train to live with her Aunt Polly, a wealthy spinster. Aunt Polly treats the child insensitively, giving her a musty room in the attic and expecting her to keep quiet and stay out of the...

Billie B Brown is brave, brilliant and bold, and the star of her very own super-dooper series. Whether she's playing soccer, learning ballet with her best friend Jack, or getting used to a new baby brother, fun and feisty Billie B Brown always has...

It's been ten months, forty-three weeks, three hundred four days since Maggie's twin sister Mahogany disappeared from their room. And now, her Dad has decided to go look for her sister in some strange-sounding place called Wauvu. But when Maggie's grandmother decides to tell...

Anything is possible when you believe in yourself! Once upon a time there was a little girl named Mary who loved science and was very good at math. Her biggest dream was to work with astronauts. Mary lived during a time when Black people...

Meet Bibsy Cross, the precocious eight-year-old heroine of this charming chapter book series, as she navigates a relationship with a teacher who thinks that Bibsy is just too much. Most things are easy-peasy, regular-pegular for Bibsy Cross. She loves her parents, her cat, her...

Meet Bibsy Cross, the precocious, regular-pegular eight-year-old who daydreams of winning her library's bike-a-thon fundraiser in the second installment of this charming chapter book series. Most things are easy-peasy, regular-pegular for Bibsy Cross. She loves her parents, her cat, her best friend, Natia. She...

The fourth book in the humorous, heartfelt, highly illustrated series about a girl who doodles to cope with her anxiety, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Sara Shepard. When fifth grader Penny Lowry and her classmates get invited to go to New York...

What if we were able to support our children to understand that they can be and do anything they set their mind to? That how they react is always a choice? That everything we need is already within us? And that they are great...

Maggie's mom helps her get ready for school everyday and every day they are running late. When Maggie sees her school friends doing things all by themselves, she decides she wants to learn to do that too. With the help of her teacher and...

This is a STEM book and more! An inspiring, inclusive, whimsical way to learn about computers and technology from real-life trailblazers. Ara is a young girl who loves BIG numbers. She wants to count all the stars in the sky... but how? This is...

A Courageous Carly(TM) Series BookCourageous Carly(TM) is going to the lab for bloodwork and she's worried. Will it hurt? How long will it take? Read along to find out the answers to those questions and more! Join Carly as she makes a new friend...

In The Flower Story by Sean Feeny, readers are invited into a magical world where the unconditional love between a father and his daughter unfolds through the enchanting journey of a special flower. Inspired by a two-year-old's request for a unique bedtime tale, Sean...

When you find someone who agrees to be the back end of a unicorn costume, who names their goldfish after you, and is always willing to be the dragon when you play knights and dragons, you've found a best friend. Having a best friend...

Sixth grade is not starting off great for 11-year-old Liz McCormick. Her best friend, Veronica, ditched her to hang out with the popular kids, she humiliates herself at the big homecoming parade and to top it all off, she has to come home every...

Finally, Angel's family life is nearly perfect: one mother (who is able to spend more time at home), one new father (who turned out all right despite being a TV clown), and one little brother (even though he gets an embarrassing case of head...

With the excitement of her mother getting married and having a baby, Angel is ready for a nice long summer at home in Elm City, Wisconsin. But another change is brewing for poor Angel. Her stepfather is taking the family to Greece to meet...

Join eight-year-old Camellia on her journey to explore the fascinating world of tea in South Korea. Follow her as she meets tea farmers, visits tea plantations, attends tea festivals, and learns about the traditional tea ceremony. Through her eyes, you will discover the rich...

Elizabeth has the chance to experience a total solar eclipse with her family, without having to travel very far at all. But the eclipse is in April, a super cloudy and rainy month. Will they see it?Author: Betty R. RobinsonISBN-10: 022888375XISBN-13: 9780228883753Publisher: Tellwell TalentLanguage:...

Being one half of a BFF heart necklace is serious business--and in the Picture Perfect series, each story tackles a tough friendship challenge. Through the ups and downs of life in middle school, through braces and boy bands, family feuds and fashion disasters, your...

Malika's Crown is a fun tale of afternoon tea with a hint of hidden treasure! Join Malika and her three best friends as they discover the meaning of friendship and beauty, beyond gems and jewels.Author: Shani MajorISBN-10: 8218000062ISBN-13: 9798218000066Publisher: SmajorbooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/03/2023Pages: 34Format: HardcoverWeight:...

It's good to have dreams.It's also good to understand that some dreams can never come true.Kiki longs to have her own horse. She particularly covets Pitch Perfect, the lovely grey owned by one of her lesson mates.It can't do any harm to imagine trotting...

If you had one wish to make, what would it be?From a room full of puppies to a trip to the moon, anything is possible with a little imagination!"My One Wish is a beautifully illustrated children's book that inspires readers to use their imagination...

Maria loves tea parties and dancing and wearing her hair in pigtails, but more than anything in the world...Maria loves churros. She'll do anything to get her hands on more of them, even enter a bullfight. To win, she must outsmart the other matadors...

2 stories in 1 book? Holy hazelnuts! Celebrate Fright Fall with Strawberry Shortcake and all her friends in this berry fun storybook with stickers! In Ghost of Cupcakes Past, Strawberry Shortcake is scared that the spirit of J. Quincy Cupcake is haunting the Berryworks....

Brystal and her friends have saved the world from the evil Snow Queen and secured worldwide acceptance for the magical community. But in this magical series, their journey is just beginning . . .When a mysterious new witch arrives at the academy, the celebrations...

Chris can't wait to return to Pine Haven Camp and reunite with her camp BFF Maggie, except for one little snag--this summer, her BFF from home, Devon, is coming to Pine Haven for the first time. Chris loves both of her friends, but she...

Ned's classmate Portia Leoni won last year's Miss Pretty Face River Heights Beauty Pageant. But after Portia was accused of shoplifting dresses from a local boutique, her crown was taken away from her. Portia claims that she's innocent, but why would someone want to...

Cookie is a genius--Milk, a daredevil. Cookie loves math and science. Milk loves adventure and adrenaline. What could two little girls who are nothing alike possibly have in common? Follow this dynamic duo through their skateboard stunts and tubular-tastic surfs to discover what lies...

THE UNICORN DIDN'T JUST WALK AWAY. . . . Mari Cheng is the new girl in Nancy's class. She's kind of shy and doesn't talk much. On show- and-tell day Mari has a big surprise and she's really excited. But when the day is...

SOMEBODY'S NOT PLAYING FAIR! Nancy, Bess, and George are going skiing. But the whole weekend is getting crazy. First some bratty boys play catch with Bess's hat. Then George's lucky necklace disappears! Not only that, but someone's getting very pushy on the mountain. It's...

Looking forward to Halloween, which she plans to celebrate with her friends at a sleepover party, young Nancy Drew finds a strange old key in Bess' back yard that leads to a mystery when it suddenly disappears.Author: Carolyn KeeneISBN-10: 0671568590ISBN-13: 9780671568597Publisher: Aladdin PaperbacksLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

A FUNNY FACE IS NO JOKE! The race is on for president of Nancy's class, and three kids are in the running: Vicki Wolf, Jessie Shapiro, and Mike Minelli. But taking sides seems to mean making enemies, and now someone's playing dirty. Who put...

A SAD STORY FOR A HAPPY DAY Nancy's teacher is getting married, and the whole class has chipped in to get her a gift. Bess was put in charge of the money, and now she's horrified. The money has just disappeared! It's almost time...

This NAACP Image Award winner is the companion to the #1 New York Times bestseller Stacey's Extraordinary Words, from Stacey Abrams and artist Kitt Thomas.Stacey's favorite day of the week is Thursday, when the whole class goes to the library and she gets to...

Nia is a young bright 7 year old who loves to explore the world around her! One day she has an accident that takes her to the emergency room. Come with Nia as she navigates the world of the emergency room and learns so...