Girls & Women - Kids Fiction

Deidra Ann is a twelve-year-old girl living in southern United States during the mid-1960s. Living with her grandmother and aunt, Deidra Ann has never met her mother.Behind their house is a forest where mysterious things happen; a forest that is off limits to Deidra...

School is out, and Lizzie can't wait to join her two best friends, Nattie and Heidi, at their cottages in the woods for a few months of canoeing, fishing, and exploring, like she has every summer since she was little.In 12 year old Lizzie's...

Nimmi Daruwala is back with a dreadful+fantastic=dreadtastic adventure Nimmi Daruwala is back to school after a week of absence, thanks to some awful green-coloured jelly she ate, and it's time for a dreadful+fantastic=dreadtastic adventure While Nimmi was away, Principal Bakshi had two new ideas:...

Little Women and Good Wives introduced Jo March as a fifteen-year-old tomboy. Little Men found her married, and running a school for boys. Jo's Boys opens ten years later, and the boys are young men with careers and not-such-little women to discover. Nat, who...

Sometimes your life just needs a little jolt. This is what Evie's new friend Francesca tells her, and soon enough, Evie's life has had something more like an earthquake. Francesca thinks life is dull unless you go after everything you want and say everything...

"Althoughset in faraway Sri Lanka, Fullerton's rhythmic tale holds a universal message: that even the smallest and youngest among us can summon up the courage to face, and overcome, the most gargantuan challenges."--Kirkus ★ Starred Review Itis time to plant the rice crop in...

It's a Barbie world! This STEM career-themed storybook includes two sheets of stickers perfectly taps into Barbie's mission to inspire the limitless potential in every girl. What's it like to be a veterinarian? Join Malibu Barbie and Brooklyn Barbie as they help Dr. Clare...

"Johannes kicks off...with this fresh novel about an angel's peripatetic path to earning her wings...A humorous addition to the angel story genre." -Publishers WeeklyAs if the devil's food cake at her wake and the white fat pants she's stuck wearing for eternity weren't bad...

Do you want to have "the talk" with your son or daughter but just don't know where to start? Start with The Magic Puzzle, a gentle introduction to how babies are made the old-fashioned way. This Christian-based version of "the birds and the bees"...

In the aftermath of a cyclone, scientist Beauty finds the key to restoring power in a nearby pond. Beauty is a scientist who is never without her beaker. When a beast of a storm hits her island home, Beauty discovers a type of green...

A day in the life of a little girl whose mother is a superhero in her eyes. With a toddler's take on her mommy's heroic job, the little one shares her views on everything from taking naps to taking baths to rolling on the...

A collection of various short stories based on the childhood memories and experiences of the author, the eldest of six siblings. There was always something happening in the family. Orphaned animals of all kinds were brought home to become new members. Cats, dogs, birds...

Patty and her two roommates from last year are back in school. And they're upset! School administration is trying to break up their dream team!"It's a shame!" says Priscilla."It's an outrage!" says Conny."It's an insult!" says Patty."To separate us now after we've been together...

Martha's mom has banned her from playing soccer, and it's up to Agatha Parrot to find a way to get her back into the game. Meanwhile, Agatha's big brother, James, receives an email from an unknown girl, and Agatha intervenes to start a correspondence...

Welcome to the world of Tammy, a vivacious seven-year-old Nonya girl with an endless imagination and an unbridled sense of adventure. This delightful collection of short stories, designed for a Grade 3 reading level, brings you along as Tammy transforms her everyday life into...

It's a Barbie world! This career-themed storybook with two sheets of stickers perfectly taps into Barbie's mission to inspire the limitless potential in every girl. What's it like to be a gymnast? Join Malibu Barbie and Brooklyn Barbie and their friends as they get...

The world's most beloved classic TV show and its iconic characters--Lucy, Ricky, Fred, and Ethel--take the spotlight in this original, officially licensed story about celebrating our unique gifts. We all have a talent . . . don't we? In this brand-new story inspired by...

Embark on an enchanting journey with Poppy, a young dreamer, as she discovers the wonders of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in "The Grow Up Garden: From Seed to STEM." This beautifully illustrated children's book unfolds the story of Poppy, who, unsure of...

4 girls creating 1 voice . . . will anyone be heard? Paulina, Miko, Tally, and Ivy are four extraordinarily different seventh-graders. Paulina is 100% Type A. Miko is a fashionista. Tally is a theater queen. And Ivy - well, Ivy's the new girl...

Perfect for fans of The Cupcake Diaries and The Babysitters Club, this new series is about four best friends who are confidentially yours when writing their middle school newspaper's advice column.Heather has been distracted from writing the advice column with her friends Brooke, Vanessa,...

Perfect for fans of The Cupcake Diaries and The Baby-Sitters Club, this new series is about four best friends who are confidentially yours when writing their middle school newspaper's advice column.Brooke, Vanessa, and Heather have been friends for as long as they can remember,...

Stay tuned for a brand-new show coming in winter 2018 to PBS Kids: Pinkalicious & Peterrific Fans of Victoria Kann's bestselling Pinkalicious series will adore this activity book with its gold-tone illustrations. The pages and pages (more than 100 ) of drawing, coloring, and...

12-year-old Marie can't believe her luck. She spent the summer in the most exclusive science summer camp in America where she built a robot, made three of the best friends ever and saved the world from complete destruction! Now she's traveling the world with...

Deep in the forest, Marie encounters a unicorn who grants her three wishes. Kind and trusting Marie unwittingly bestows the unicorn's power upon her father with disastrous results... Years later, her father is a cruel and heartless king, despised by his subjects. Many try...

Gabe and his companions journey to a remote mountain citadel where they learn the secret of the mysterious, encrypted book that Gabe has been tasked with protecting. But with their enemies close behind them, and new dangers lying ahead, Gabe discovers that the biggest...

When her brother Hero falls mysteriously ill, talented and proud Celene, daughter of the king and leader of the Royal Knights, turns in desperation to the evil sorcerer Sidra for help. When the cost of her soul proves too high for Celene, an enraged...

Just imagine the riotous adventures -- from coding to rocket-ship building -- that might ensue if a dinosaur learned a little math! Not even the sky's the limit to all the fun!Author: Rashmi SirdeshpandeISBN-10: 1684643422ISBN-13: 9781684643424Publisher: Kane/Miller Book PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2022Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.15lbsSize:...

Meet Ruby. Ruby can do ANYTHING. She knows what she wants, and NOTHING is going to stop her -- not a rainy day, a hard-to-reach tree house, or a pesky skateboard. Just you wait and see ... This empowering books with cool, retro illustrations...

Lift the flaps to see Poppy Pickle's extraordinary imagination come alive! Poppy's joyful enthusiasm is infectious and sure to inspire similar creativity in young readers!Author: Emma YarlettISBN-10: 1684645352ISBN-13: 9781684645350Publisher: Kane/Miller Book PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2023Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.13lbsSize: 10.10h x 10.01w x 0.21d

Sala has a real mountain to climb in this authentic story set among the Samburu people of KenyaThere's a school trip to climb the mountain near Sala's home and she's excited - but nervous too, because she's the only girl to take the challenge....But...

Nina's melodic voice fills the air when she sings, but her elderly neighbour Michael cherishes the quiet while reading his beloved books. Though Nina means no harm, her passionate performances disrupt Michael's peace. Tension mounts as Michael struggles to focus over Nina's escalating arias....

Kindness and love can be challenging, right?Little Lu has the perfect day planned. New paints = a full day of painting bliss. All of her plans come crashing down when she ends up having to entertain her little cousin instead. Mama takes this opportunity...

Humorous children's picture book for ages 3 - 7 about Houdini Carini, girl magician. Houdini Carini wants to be a "magnificent magician" like her successful parents. However, every trick she tries seems to go awry. Her performances result in a series of escalating catastrophes...

"There's only one thing that Freddie loves as much as football: sightseeing Every time she and her trusty companion Fumble the Dog visit a new city, they set out to learn all about the location and its history before cheering on the home team...

Nothing exciting ever happens to Mani. She lives in a small city under a dome, at the bottom of the sea. She's been told her whole life that no one is able to live on the land above since the Great Wars, but one...

When a small girl discovers there was once a lush forest on the great gray mountain, she is determined to plant as many new trees as she can. And even though the blazing sun shrivels the new shoots and fierce storms wash away all...

In the spirit of Judy Blume, this "character-driven, thought-provoking, often funny, and, above all, timely" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) middle grade novel celebrates finding yourself, making new friends, and standing up for what's right as a girl becomes involved in menstrual activism. Ever since...

An inspiring and fun New York Times bestseller about elections and why every vote counts--from award-winning duo Kelly DiPucchio and LeUyen Pham. When Grace's teacher reveals that the United States has never had a female president, Grace decides she wants to be the nation's...

Erin and Tiffany are snowbound, with only one thought - survival! For fans of Gary Paulsen's Hatchet, a story of two girls who must rely on their wits to stay alive when they become trapped in the snow. When Erin goes looking for her...

SWISH! Cheer courtside for a Muslim teen as she joins an all-girls, hijab-wearing basketball team and learns that she's much more than a score. This energetic graphic novel is inspired by a true story! Aliya is new to Wisconsin, and everything feels different than...

Mara has been dancing ballet since she could walk, yet she is forever losing her ballet slippers and still struggles to get a nod of approval from her demanding dance instructor, Madame Sabrina. How do her older sisters make it look so easy? With...

An inspirational and empowering book about what mothers, especially Black mothers, want their daughters to know. This inspiring book gives girls permission to let their lights shine. They want all girls to know that there are no limits on what they can achieve. One...

For fans of Sisters and Netflix's The Baby-sitter's Club, a contemporary series for the siblings who always come in last. Santana Barnes is tired of playing second fiddle to her ballet protégé, honor student older sister Victoria. Casey Hammond is sick of her cute-as-a-button,...

Alice-Miranda and her friends are off to Hollywood to take part in Lawrence Ridley's new movie. It's a western with a twist, and they'll be shooting some scenes on location at the picturesque Grand Canyon. Everyone's excited to get a sneak peek of the...

The award-winning novel in verse is now in paperback! Celebrated author K.A. Holt delivers an emotional wallop in this universal story of finding a way to be comfortable in your own skin. An Odyssey Honor book A Rainbow Book List selection An NCTE Notable...

This illustrated children's book is for all parents who want their children to believe that they can achieve anything they set out to do! Inspired by a first-time father, the star of the book is a young girl named Aliya who finds her CONFIDENCE...

The fully-illustrated fantasy tale THE SEA SWALLOW tells the spellbinding story of an unusual child who hatches from an egg on the shore. Like a long-lost fairy tale, this lyrical story of love and loss will fascinate young readers.Author: Sandra Ure GriffinISBN-10: 171642514XISBN-13: 9781716425141Publisher:...

Suzie Socket is a series of chapter books that empower young readers to take an interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathetmatics). Suzie Socket is a ten-year-old girl interested in home and auto repair. She models active problem solving as she goes through...

Amelia Bloomer List The world is full of great things to be and do! Meet Aliki, Belinda, Chris, and 23 more girls who are imagining what they will be when they grow up--from astronaut to zookeeper. What would you like to be when you...

Can math-loving Talia crack the code of being cool in middle school? Marissa Moss, creator of the internationally best-selling Amelia's Notebook series, makes a welcome, STEM-oriented return to the comics diary form. Talia loves math puzzles and code-breaking, but the new social rules of...