Girls & Women - Kids Fiction

Young readers will rally behind this ambitious second-grade girl who, with only her dreams and gizmos, has the power to change the world. The first book in the Gizmo Girl series introduces Geraldine and celebrates the dreamers in all of us. Geraldine is an...

I Am Because He Is: A Book About God's Love is a composition of positive affirmations for the youngest at heart. As we grow, positive programming can do a lot in boosting a child's mental and emotional development. It is important for children to...

This book is intended to empower and influence girls (Queens) to realize they are ENOUGH, to embrace their flaws, and to expand their vocabulary. Affirmations are valuable and powerful. They encourage self-love, self-worth, and self-respect. What we speak, we believe; and what we believe,...

Christmas is coming for Katie Mouse and the rest of the Mouse family Papa strings lights on the house and takes Katie and her little brother, Dylan, to get a tree, while Mama puts up decorations and bakes cookies for Santa Mouse. Now, if...

Every inquisitive little girl wonders what it is really like to be a genuine princess. At the heart of Do Princesses Wear Hiking Boots? lives an energetic and spirited child who has lots of important questions for her mom. Do princesses ride tricycles, climb...

New York Public Library's "100 Best Children's Books of the Past 100 Years" Jane Addams Honor Book Maine Library Association Lupine Honor Book ALA Amelia Bloomer Project Award Book Bank Street Best Children's Books List (Starred) Association of Children's Booksellers Best Book The critically...

Whether they're dismissing princes or saving them, each of these diverse heroines remains the center of her own legend.In this second volume of reissued classic folktales, a Punjabi woman outwits seven ruthless thieves, an Incan girl restores harmony to the empire, and a mischievous...

Introduced by award-winning author Ren馥 Watson (Piecing Me Together), these folktales stand as a testament to the girls across histories and cultures who don't just save their own days--they save the world, too.An essential part of any progressive parenting bookshelf, these high-spirited adventures feature...

Celebrate girl power with this charming and empowering picture book about a pink hat and the budding feminist who finds it. "This simple and cheerful tale suggests, with not an ounce of preachiness, values of care and comfort and the support women have for...

Liv's hothead is causing problems, on and off the soccer field. When one outburst gets her kicked off the team, Liv knows it's time for a change, or she'll never lace up her cleats again. Can she learn to control her temper and overcome...

PLC is about to find out that secrets and crushes are a recipe for disaster...The fifth graders at Blakely Elementary are having their very first dance! The girls of Peace, Love, and Cupcakes are all thrilled...except for Kylie, who confides in Lexi that she...

From FIFA World Cup Champion, Olympic gold medalist, and bestselling author Alex Morgan comes the ninth book in an empowering and fun-filled middle grade series that inspired the Amazon original series, The Kicks After an easy win against the Roses, Devin is reminded of...

Katie loves to dance, but when a new girl, Mattie, joins her dance class, dancing just isn't as fun. Mattie can spin faster and jump higher than Katie, and Katie is jealous. Will Katie stop worrying about Mattie and remember how fun it is...

This magical and richly illustrated book opens with King Edward and Queen Victoria noticing that their daughter, Princess Liana, can't see very far, which means she's missing out on all the wonders of the Kingdom of TuaLuna. What can they do? She can't see...

"Vivid and moving. I loved it." --Rebecca Stead, Newbery-winning author of When You Reach Me Julia and Eliza are best friends, so when Julia's mom is sent to serve in Iraq, it makes perfect sense for her to spend the summer with Eliza and...

In Green with Envy, book two in the Eco Mystery trilogy, Nancy continues her investigation into the ecological abuses at the Casa Verde resort in Costa Rica. Everything's not as shiny and clean as it seems, and Nancy must figure out who is dumping...

What could be more fun than a masked Mardi Gras ball at a so-called haunted mansion? George brings her digital camera, insisting that she's going to bust some ghosts. I'm just looking forward to a night of dressing up and dancing with Ned and...

Young Jensine has two passions - music and dance. So when her ballet teacher tells her class about an upcoming audition, Jensine can hardly wait. She practices and prepares, and by the time of the audition she has all the right moves. But in...

Looking for a book that promotes self confidence? This is it! In the Message in the Mirror, Aria, a smart, talented and pretty young girl struggles with bullying and self confidence. Since she only believes that other people are pretty or popular, she constantly...

From scientist to firefighter to secret service agent, this book shows women in a variety of professions. The rhyming story aims to inspire young girls that they can DO AND BE ANYTHING. What will this story inspire your little girl to be one day?Research...

Rebecca's the tough one, always chastising the other Eights for not bucking up when trouble arises. But how will she fare when it's her turn to face her power?What kids are saying about the Sisters Eight: "The Sisters 8 is really suspenseful and funny....

CHOOSING BETWEEN PARENTS AND FRIENDS Candyfloss is the perfect introduction to Jacqueline Wilson. When Floss's mother and stepfather announce they are moving to Australia for six months, Floss has to decide whether to go with them or stay home with Dad--inept, but loving and...

Liza is the nine-year-old daughter of Joseph Barss Jr., captain of the privateer schooner Liverpool Packet. Her father promised she could sail with him sometime, but he won't take her when he's privateering, chasing and capturing American merchant ships during the War of 1812....

Myka and her three BFFs have fun and work together in this fourth installment of the relatable and empowering The Invincible Girls Club chapter book series that fans of The Baby-Sitters Club will love! Myka's Gammy is coming to stay with her family for...

A terrible bushfire has struck and Mom's vet clinic is in chaos. Every day more and more injured baby animals arrive. Chelsea and I have never been busier There's an adorable baby koala to feed by hand, a fat little wombat to bandage, and...

New York Times bestseller Lauren Myracle's long-awaited prequel to Eleven Winnie Perry is turning ten and ten is BIG. It means double digits, more responsibility, and being an almost-middle-schooler. Ten means that Winnie can handle anything, even a three-year-old baby brother and a practically...

Returning to the beach cottage--a cottage named Scallop--where she has always celebrated her birthday is a special occasion for Alice Rice.Who will see the first dolphin this time? The first pelican? What will have changed? Stayed the same? And will this be the year...

Nancy is on a mission to make the world a fancier place, but she needs your help In this Doodle and Draw Book, you get the chance to glam up Nancy's bedroom, neighborhood, clothes, pets, and more Let your imagination get spectacular (that means...

Ten-and-three-quarter-year-old Laura "Noodle" Newman had high hopes about going to sleepaway camp for the first time. Once she's there, however, Noodle is miserable. No one can help her get over her terrible homesickness. Things go from bad to worse when Noodle panics while talking...

Hooray for the Ancient Greeks! The world has moved forward because of their vital legacies. Major contributions to architecture, philosophy, democracy, science, mathematics, art, and theater have influenced society for the better. Come along with this special Greek girl as she explores possible future...

I would do anything for her, she's everything to me ... Nora and her little sister are best friends; they play, laugh, sign, and share bedtime stories together. Caring for her sister comes naturally to Nora, and when noises become too loud or spaces...

It's time for an adventure!Join our daring princess on an amazing journey of discovery, as she travels over oceans, treks through distant lands and even meets a dragon - learning along the way about the importance of imagination, bravery and friendship. An empowering book...

The Governor General's Literary Award-nominated novel about a girl from the slums of Jakarta who dreams of an education and a future as a writer From the time she was a little girl, Nia has dreamed up adventures about the Javanese mythical princess, Dewi...

Unstoppable Me encourages and empowers young readers to love and accept themselves. Throughout this book, readers will discover lessons about sharing, loving, being self-confident, and celebrating differences. With simple, beautiful illustrations and a meaningful message, Unstoppable Me reinforces personal growth, positive self-esteem, leadership skills,...

"My name is Harriet Manners, and I will always be a geek."The fifth book in the bestselling, award-winning GEEK GIRL series.Harriet Manners knows almost every fact there is.She knows duck-billed platypuses don't have stomachs.She knows that fourteen squirrels were once detained as spies.She knows...

Meet Elizabeth. She's got an excellent pet duck, a loving granddad and a first name that's just awesome. After all, she's got a queen named after her So she's really not amused when people insist on using nicknames like "Lizzy" and "Beth." She bears...

Young Tansy is roused early and hurried through her morning routine on what Big Mama calls a "big day," then accompanies Big Mama as she becomes the first Black woman to cast her vote. Includes historical notes, timeline of the Woman's Suffrage Movement, and...

From FIFA World Cup Champion, Olympic gold medalist, and bestselling author Alex Morgan comes the empowering and fun-filled middle grade series about soccer and friendship--all twelve books are now available together in a collectible boxed set. Twelve-year-old Devin loves to play soccer. Still, she...

A wild horse, and a golden eagle befriend a young native girl of the North American plains, Little Red Moon. Listen to her thoughts and dreams. See the sparkling brook and hear the sound of hooves on the rocky surfaces. Taste the dust-filled air...

In this enchanting story from the New York Times bestselling author of A Tale of Magic..., a group of friends grow suspicious of a potentially dangerous which--all while their once peaceful kingdom begins to crack. When a mysterious new witch arrives at the academy,...

Ivy and Bean decide to write a newspaper in order to buy some special cheese, but their sweep through the neighborhood leads to interesting stories and even more interesting reactions after their neighbors read it. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...

Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary brings her warm humor to this funny story of a girl readers will recognize--and love.This funny realistic friendship story captures the intensity of kids' emotions and is the second book beloved author Beverly Cleary published.Ellen Tebbits has an embarrassing...

When middle school mishaps happen, five friends form the S.M.A.R.T. Squad and use their collective skills and the power of science to bring order to their school. Science reigns supreme with this squad of young brainiacs. Join Izzy Newton and her friends in the...

Adventures are abundant with our stepmom and stepdaughter dynamic duo in She Loves Me All The Same. From playing dress up, to yoga class, lemonade stands to bike rides, fun is had by all. However, the many exciting people the two meet, often think...

After a disastrous fire in the village leaves a family without a home, Alice-Miranda and her friends pitch in to help. They decide to hold a music festival to raise funds. The only trouble is, not everyone's as keen on the idea. Things are...

Alarm. Breakfast. Bus. Bio. Spanish. Socials. Study. Lunch. Calc. Humanities. Bell. And THEN the day starts. Knee pads, ponytail. Full court. No drama. But drama is just the beginning when senior Annette Reynolds recruits incoming freshman Payton Moore to play for the varsity team....

In the first book of the Halley Harper series, despite being named after Halley's Comet, 9 year old science-loving Halley Harper overhears someone calling her a square peg in a round hole and almost believes it to be true. Then an adventure to summer...

It's Queen Georgiana's silver jubilee, and Alice-Miranda and her friends are invited. While Evesbury Palace is every bit as magnificent as they'd imagined, some of the staff are behaving strangely. Edgar and Louis, Aunty Gee's grandsons and the palace's resident mischief-makers, don't exactly give...

A tea party in the garden becomes a cautionary tale in this lovely book featuring whimsical collage illustrations Your garden tea party might turn into a breezy adventure in this gentle cautionary tale featuring Kelly Pousette's beautiful, dimensional collage illustrations. Author: Aimee BissonetteISBN-10: 1944903852ISBN-13:...

Gold Medal at the 2012 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards. With lyrical, stirring text and stunning, evocative artwork, The Sky of Afghanistan offers a moving ode to dreamers, to peace, and to finding hope for ending war once and for all.In a country ravaged by...