Girls & Women - Kids Fiction

A sweetly satisfying novel about a girl and her lost dog, perfect for fans of Jennifer E. Holm and Kirby Larson. Rosie's led a charmed life with her loving dad, who runs the town donut shop. It's true her mother abandoned them when Rosie...

"If May is a brave, stubborn fighter, the short, free-verse lines are one-two punches in this Laura Ingalls Wilder-inspired ode to the human spirit." -- Kirkus Reviews, Starred I've known it since last night: It's been too long to expect them to return. Something's...

A fun-filled undersea adventure from the bestselling author / illustrator team of "WHY DID GOD MAKE DINOSAURS?" for Mermaid lovers of all ages! Have you ever wanted a mermaid friend, a real one and not pretend? Well now is your chance! Great for early...

Where do the Ladybugs go in Winter?Loretta is a mischievous girl who lives in a cabin high up in the Colorado mountains. She loves her garden and the ladybugs that protect it. They tickle her arms in the summer. They lay eggs and hatch...

Emelyn and her three BFFs spread positive messages to fight back against bullying in this second installment of the relatable and empowering The Invincible Girls Club chapter book series--featuring backmatter with profiles on real-life anti-bullying activists Someone is writing mean messages about Emelyn and...

An empowering picture book that celebrates the idea that all children can be anything they choose There are so many ways for kids to be awesome. They can be smart, kind, bold, funny, and so many other things too With sweet, simple text and...

Franny's Father is a Feminist. It's simple, really He knows that girls can do anything boys can do, and raises Franny to believe that she deserves all the same rights, freedoms, and opportunities to fulfill her dreams that he had. Through sweet, straight-forward prose,...

Meet the COBBLE STREET COUSINS - Lily, who wants to be a poet - - Tess, who wants to be a Broadway star - - Rosie, who wants a little cottage with flowers by the door - The cousins' parents are coming home Of...

The oldest orphan at a dreary home for foundlings, Judy Abbott is about to go off to college -- a dream she's been able to realize with the help of a benefactor who insists on remaining anonymous. There's a catch, though: Judy has to...

From author, Gloria Hill comes the exciting story of Princess JaHavyn and The Police Chief. JaHayvn is a young adventurous Princess who teaches children the importance of not playing with guns.Author: Gloria HillISBN-10: 1088008410ISBN-13: 9781088008416Publisher: Gloria HillLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/14/2021Pages: 26Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.73lbsSize: 10.00h x...

A unique and emotive celebration of the different facets of motherhood with striking portraits by an award-winning illustrator. Powerful, emotive, unforgettable - Mama speaks to all mothers in the international language of love. This is a stunning collection of vivid portraits and intimate reflections...

Girls mean business in the third novel of this series about friendship and entrepreneurship that Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal-winning author of The One and Only Ivan, calls "A great read!" All four friends in the Startup Squad want to raise money--but when they can't...

The co-author of Watch Us Rise pens a novel in verse about all the good and bad that comes with middle school, growing up girl, and the strength of family that gets you through it. Beatrice Miller may have a granny's name (her granny's,...

If you enjoy Nancy Drew, historical fiction and crime-solving mysteries, you'll love the 'Ava and Carol Detective Agency' series, a thrilling mystery series for children of all ages.Praise for The Ava and Carol Detective Agency Series: 'I enjoyed the pacing, resolution and how they...

Bestselling and beloved creator Todd Parr brings his trademark wit and wisdom to this celebration of all different kinds of sisters Some sisters are big. Some sisters are little. Some sisters want to be scientists. Some sister want to be mermaids. All sisters are...

The Cam Jansen series is perfect for young readers who are making the transition to chapter books. The first fifteen books in the series have received updated covers, and the series redesign continues with books 16-22, bringing new life to these perennial bestsellers.Author: David...

No mystery is too great for super-sleuth Cam Jansen and her amazing photographic memory Mysteries follow super-sleuth Cam Jansen everywhere she goes...even to the airport. Cam and Eric are greeting Aunt Molly when a young French girl--who can't speak English--disappears. Can Cam find her...

A Magical Mermaid Fantasy Adventure for ages 8-12A young mermaid. A sea witch out for revenge. Can Brynn Finley become a sea guardian and help humans in danger when she just barely started the sixth grade? Brynn Finley is the only mermaid in class...

Maya's imagination sets the stage for her friends to act out her feminist play. Can she make room in her queendom for the will of the people? A funny picture book about leadership and fair play for fans of King Baby and Olivia. Maya...

Can Astronaut Girl save the day with a little help from science? Find out as she and her space crew blast off on new adventures in this chapter book series! Val and Wallace aren't looking forward to the last weekend of summer vacation, though...

A storm and flash flood hit the ranch hard, and many animals are lost. But Josefina and her sisters are determined to save the family business. Their aunt, Tia Dolores, wants to try some bold new ideas. Josefina likes learning to weave and play...

Princess Pulverizer may not be a knight yet, but she won't let that stop her from saving the day! With just one more good deed to do, Princess Pulverizer's Quest of Kindness is almost complete. But when she discovers that a fierce pirate named...

A young girl spends a radiant summer day at the beach in this updated classic from the author of Apples and Pumpkins. Sun...sand...the bright blue ocean! There is so much for a young girl to do on a visit to the beach: sand castles...

This American classic is as fresh and meaningful today as it was when it was first written in the 19th century. Largely based on the author's own childhood, Little Women is a timeless tale of the four young March sisters -- Meg, Jo, Beth,...

When the eerie performances of a life-size puppet begin to haunt the old Van Pelt estate, where an amateur acting group - The Footlighters - have their theater, Nancy Drew is called upon to unravel the baffling mystery. From the moment the detective and...

Prompted by the concerns of a young child, Nancy investigates a small studio on the Chatham estate. She discovers that there is a connection between the mysterious occurrences at Ship Cottage and her search for a treasure island. With only half of a map,...

Award-winning author/artist Barbara McClintock has created this enchanting picture book story that will charm every child with ballet dreams Emma is little. Julia is big.They both love ballet.Emma takes ballet lessons. So does Julia.Emma is learning to be a ballerina. Julia is a professional...

The Cam Jansen series is perfect for young readers who are making the transition to chapter books. The first ten books in the series have received updated covers, bringing new life to these perennial bestsellers. Now the series redesign continues with five more books,...

In this bubbly little ocean tale, a shy little jellyfish loves to dance, but she is too afraid to talk to any other fish in the sea Will she ever be able to overcome her fears and make some new friends?In this special edition...

When Nancy Drew and her two close friends arrive for the Emerson University June Week celebration and learn there has been a mix-up in their motel reservations, the confusion leads to a baffling mystery. Uncle John Rorick, a descendant of the early settlers of...

Nancy Drew races against time to unravel the clues in a dead man's letters. If she succeeds, Philip March and his little granddaughter can be saved from financial ruin. Following obscure clues, Nancy undertakes a search for some unpublished musical manuscripts which she believes...

When a cuddly cat named Chester is left out on the streets after his owners move away, he must search for food and shelter all on his own. Luckily, an animal-loving girl named Madison finds the sweet boy and quickly makes it her mission...

This humorous retelling of the classic fairy tale spins a delightful, girl power twist, from New York Times Best Illustrated Book-winner Bethan Woollvin. Rapunzel lives all alone in a tall, dark tower. Under the threat of a witch's fearsome curse, the poor girl seems...

You are beautiful from the top of your head to the tip of your toes--but beauty is far more than something you can have. It's also something you have to find. In other people. In nature. In acts of kindness. In math, and art,...

Inspired by true events, a fictionalized retelling of how one woman brought a world of books to children in Germany after World War II, and changed their lives forever. Anneliese and Peter will never be the same after the war that took their father's...

What if you became younger each year? A redesigned edition of a suspenseful, futuristic adventure that Kirkus Reviews calls "intriguing, thought-provoking, and certainly original." In the year 2000, Melly and Anny Beth are near the end of their natural lives when they are selected...

Whoa, baby When a neighbor hires Nancy, Bess, and George to take care of her eighteen-month-old identical twins, the girls are happy to help. After all, the Clue Crew has stopped would-be thieves, uncovered scams, and recovered stolen objects -- how hard can watching...

Meet an unforgettable bibliophile Elizabeth Brown doesn't like to play with dolls and she doesnt like to skate. What she does like to do is read books. Lots of books. The only problem is that her library has gotten so big she can't even...

Sometimes, Mama needs a minute--and that's OK From Nicole Sloan, founder of the Weird Mom Club--an inclusive Internet space for nonconforming moms--Mama Needs a Minute is an affirming, entertaining book for moms and toddlers to share. All about balancing a mama's needs with those...

The luminous art of three-time Caldecott Honor recipient Jerry Pinkney transforms the nineteenth-century Danish girl of Andersen's tale into a child plucked straight from America's melting pot, shedding new light on the invisibility of the poor among the prosperous-a circumstance as familiar in Andersen's...

Magic Hair is the encouraging story of a young girl who is getting to know her hair and embrace all the versatility it holds. What makes it grow? Will it shrink? How does it do all these things? And what will it do next?...

"Queen of the Sea stands out as one of the most accomplished, even beautiful, comics of the year." --School Library Journal When her sister seizes the throne, Queen Eleanor of Albion is banished to a tiny island off the coast of her kingdom, where...

The moving and critically acclaimed story of a young, artistic Bangladeshi girl who bravely defies tradition in order to support her family through hard times. Naima is a talented painter of traditional alpana patterns, which Bangladeshi women and girls paint on their houses for...

This new Little Golden Book is about Princess Mulan, star of the Disney classic Mulan--just in time for the live-action film release on Disney+ in September 2020! Meet Princess Mulan, the brave warrior princess, and her friends Mushu, Cri-Kee, and more in this new...

A fun and adorable Step 1 early reader about a girl's love for her tutu--and the companion book to the top-selling I Love Pink A girl loves her tutu so much, she wants to wear it everywhere To school, to soccer, to art class,...

Coretta Scott King Honor Book Thunder Rose vows to grow up to be more than just big and strong, thank you very kindly--and boy, does she ever! But when a whirling storm on a riotous rampage threatens, has Rose finally met her match? Jerdine...

From New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr, this joyful book celebrates all different kinds of moms and highlights the many reasons they are so special--perfect for Mother's Day and beyond! With his colorful illustrations, playful humor, and inclusive storytelling, beloved author Todd Parr...

Looking for an engaging book that promotes self-confidence and the acceptance of differences? This book is it. In this story, Torrie, a vibrant and confident girl who loves having her own colorful style is super excited about getting glasses. However, that feeling doesn't last...

In a world ruled by fear of witches, some secrets are deadly. A thrilling new fantasy adventure set in historical London for fans of V.E. Schwab's City of Ghosts and Serafina and the Black Cloak. Emmaline Black has a secret. She can hear the...

From New York Times bestselling author Mike Lupica, comes a timely story about a young girl who joins the boys football team. With Mike's signature fast-paced, heartfelt writing, he expertly explores gender inequality in football with nonstop sports action. When twelve-year-old Alex makes up...