Imagination & Play - Kids Fiction

Crackling with energy and flair, this stylish book from Maxine Beneba Clarke--author of The Patchwork Bike and creator of When We Say Black Lives Matter--is all about the power of self-expression. Put on your PASSION. Wear your HEART on your sleeve. YOU'RE A FASHIONISTA!...

From actor-author-broadcaster-comedian-filmmaker Richard Ayoade comes a book narrated by . . . a book. Quirky, smart, and genre-busting, this is the saga of a book that nobody wants to read--until the day it meets YOU. The life of a book isn't easy, especially when...

In a charming take on a milestone moment, a young girl summons a cowpoke's courage to tame her intimidating new bicycle. Kayla loves riding her pink pony, a three-wheeled bike, up and down the street, day after day. But then Daddy announces that it's...

Award-winning creators Mac Barnett and Christian Robinson tap deep into childhood curiosity with a mind-tickling ode to the open-ended. Not all questions have answers. Some have more than one answer. And others have endless answers, unfolding out to the edges of the world. In...

A gentle story of connection and loss finds a promise in memories after a young child loses her constant companion. With a good friend like Loonie the yellow balloon, anything is possible. From neighborhood walks to reading aloud in bed to dance parties in...

This intimate picture book debut captures the joys--and occasional struggles--of being a stay-at-home parent. Rollicking rhyme and playful illustrations record a day in the life of two rambunctious children and their stay-at-home mother. As fun as it is being a kid, it can be...

Children's literacy advocate John Schu and Caldecott Honor recipient Lauren Castillo celebrate the power of finding the perfect book--in a story that's more relevant than ever. This is a word on a page.This is a page in a book.This is a book on a...

In this effervescent companion to the picture book Stella Keeps the Sun Up, Stella goes on the hunt to figure out who's behind her friend's missing tooth. Stella, her bestie Roger, and her second-best friend Owen are excited to go see Sue the T-rex...

Library Fish returns in this charming picture book about the unusually literary fish learning to do what everyone around her loves--read! Library Fish is very happy in her bowl on Mr. Hughes the librarian's desk. From there, she listens to story time and watches...

Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Anita Lobel introduces the concept of opposites with search and find elements in this picture book detailing the "rich, warm journey from morning to night" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) of a day spent in the city as seen through a child's...

Little Joseph turns into a bedtime super-sleuth as he tries to solve the mystery of what happens after the lights go out in this fun spin on classic bedtime stories. Bedtime is Joseph's least favorite time of day. When his parents tuck him in...

"A love letter to moms everywhere and a reminder that you're enough, even if you don't have eight arms." --Kristen Bell, actress, parent, producer, and coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestseller The World Needs More Purple People "Adorable and resonant for any...

Princess Charlie prefers bugs and mud to ribbons and bows--much to her father's chagrin. Even though she never behaves like a proper princess, Princess Charlie is daring and brave. When she finds an evil witch casting a spell on her palace, Charlie needs to...

Princess Charlie prefers bugs and mud to ribbons and bows--much to her father's chagrin. Even though she never behaves like a proper princess, Princess Charlie is daring and brave. When she finds an evil witch casting a spell on her palace, Charlie needs to...

I-go Robot is waiting for humans to return to the planet. Every day, I-go and the other robots work to make the planet ready for humans to come back and live once again--but they never come. Other robots are starting to give up hope,...

I-go Robot is waiting for humans to return to the planet. Every day, I-go and the other robots work to make the planet ready for humans to come back and live once again--but they never come. Other robots are starting to give up hope,...

This collection brings eight fairy tales to life through hilarious rhyme. Readers will love the dark humor of this illustrated fairy tale collection. Familiar fairy tales include The Elves and the Shoemaker, The Billy Goats Gruff, and Rapunzel. Each story has its own modern...

This collection brings eight fairy tales to life through hilarious rhyme. Readers will love the dark humor of this illustrated fairy tale collection. Familiar fairy tales include The Elves and the Shoemaker, The Billy Goats Gruff, and Rapunzel. Each story has its own modern...

What can you do when your teddy bear goes missing? This book follows a boy as he searches for his teddy bear in the night, discovering many different creatures along the way. Instead of scaring the boy, the creatures join in his search. This...

What can you do when your teddy bear goes missing? This book follows a boy as he searches for his teddy bear in the night, discovering many different creatures along the way. Instead of scaring the boy, the creatures join in his search. This...

A timeless tale about the wish for a friend. Antonino is a young artist who dreams of painting a masterpiece, an impossible dream he calls Friend. When he gets stuck, inspiration comes from an unexpected place. A dreamlike fable about the power of friendship...

Corey went everywhere with his trucks. But when it came to other kids, he rode solo. When Corey's school hosts a semi-truck extravaganza, his tires squeal and his heart revs. He can't believe it! But the crowd of classmates quickly leaves him feeling overwhelmed....

My First Big Book of Drawing is a jumbo activity book that teaches kids how to draw animals, food, and more! Kids will love My First Big Book of Drawing, a follow-up and expansion to the successful My First Big Book of Coloring series...

My First Big Book of Preschool Math is a jumbo activity book with almost 200 pages of learning fun to help kids practice counting and solve simple equations! Kids will love My First Big Book of Preschool Math, a follow-up and expansion to the...

"Some days Mama is bright like the yellow part of a rainbow. Other days, Mama is flat like the scratched surface of our kitchen table. So I tell Mama a story . . . " A girl tells about a misunderstood dragon as a...

Naiche, a mixed-race girl, dreams of one day making spaceships like her parents who work for NASA. While her mother teaches her the ways of the Apache and Chickasaw, she imagines an encounter with aliens from Zotoc. Will she one day be able to...

Naiche, a mixed-race girl, dreams of one day making spaceships like her parents who work for NASA. While her mother teaches her the ways of the Apache and Chickasaw, she imagines an encounter with aliens from Zotoc. Will she one day be able to...

Letters, numbers, shapes and more! Join Jay and friends in this interactive picture book that inspires curiosity, imagination and play. Jay the bear, Nora the rabbit and Clementine the bird invite little readers to have fun seeking treasure, spotting differences and matching pairs. With...

Press Here, the irrepressible New York Times bestseller, is now available in a Spanish language edition. With four starred reviews, a long-running spot as a New York Times bestseller, and appearances on almost every major "Best of Year" list, this remarkable book has won...

A very sensible story with ABSOLUTELY NO SILLINESS! From the author of I Can Only Draw Worms! Gibbon would like to make it very clear that this is a sensible book for sensible people. Anything that looks like it might be FUN or SILLY...

Show your gratitude with Thanks a Ton!, a pun-derful picture book from Sabrina and Eunice Moyle, the bestselling creators of Hello!Lucky! Here's a hug. A trophy. The kitchen sink! This book will give you TONS of ideas for how to say "THANKS" when words...

This thrilling Christmas board book with pages to peek through and gatefolds to open is from Christopher Franceschelli--creator of the Abrams Block Book series. MerryTale is part of the Abrams Trail Tale series, which takes readers on unforgettable holiday-themed adventures. In this Christmas story,...

Ash and Pikachu's biggest and best adventures across all known regions -- now together in one beautiful illustrated compilation!Pok駑on fans, rejoice! This collection of eight classic tales is bound to appeal to kids everywhere. Ash and Pikachu's most exciting and heartwarming adventures are inside...

Watch your favorite Pok駑on evolve right before your eyes! Cool 3D stickers included.This guidebook has everything you need to know about Pok駑on Evolution! You'll find: -Facts about how, when, and where Pok駑on evolve-Stats on Pok駑on with different Evolutions-All about Mega Evolution-A complete list of...

Peppa and George find fun on a rainy day in this easy-to-read Level 1 reader! Basd on the hit TV show on Nick Jr.Peppa and George want to play outside, but it is raining. Daddy Pig has a fun game for them to play...

Have fun with comics and Pok駑on in this amazing activity book! Includes stickers, stencils, and an exclusive Eevee pencil topper.Join your Pok駑on pals and get creative! Dive into action-packed comics and use stickers and stencils as you solve puzzles, challenges, mazes, and many more...

Go for a joyful walk with the Rhymington Square monsters in this storybook based on the hit YouTube channel Super Simple's popular music video "Let's Go For a Walk Outside." Includes one sheet of stickers and a punch out scavenger hunt checklist!Let's go for...

Bill Withers's celebrated hit song "Lovely Day" comes to life in this beautifully illustrated picture book!"'Lovely Day' is a positive and uplifting song that comforts the soul. I'm thrilled to see my husband's beautiful words come to life in this stunning picture book."-- Marcia...

There's no such thing as unicorns... right?When a little girl is told by her brother that unicorns don't exist, she doesn't believe it for a second. She sets off to prove her brother wrong. From the farm to the park to the beach, she...

This is NOT an egg... but can you guess what it is? Lift the flaps to discover adorable springtime animals!Can YOU guess what's hiding under the flap? Little ones will love lifting the egg-shaped flaps in this sweet springtime board book, revealing adorable animals...

New York Times-bestselling team Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton invite readers to come hang out with them in their 117-Story Treehouse--the ninth book in the illustrated chapter book series filled with Andy and Terry's signature slapstick humor! Andy and Terry live in a 117-story...

New York Times bestselling author Andy Griffiths invites readers to come hang out with him and his friend Terry Denton in their 13-Story Treehouse--filled with Andy and Terry's signature slapstick humor! Special collector's edition, now in stunning full color! Andy and Terry live in...

Someday, Maybe is an inventive and inspiring picture book that imagines the exciting jobs, discoveries, and innovations that children dream of for their futures.With self-driving cars and commercial launches to space, the future has arrived! And so have the jobs of the future, from...

New York Times-bestselling team Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton invite readers to come hang out with them in their 104-Story Treehouse--the eighth book in the illustrated chapter book series filled with Andy and Terry's signature slapstick humor! Andy and Terry live in a 104-story...

A bilingual read-to illustrated storybook for children 4-6 and a read-alone for children 7-10.For her exceptional creative abilities, Emma is rewarded with a magic pencil by an art fairy. She can make anything she draws with the pencil turn into a colorful painting, and...

Blue contemplates her existence under her favorite tree, and is taken on an enlightening journey guided by the Unseen Thing. Suddenly Blue awakens from a dream, only to realize the Unseen Thing's presence lingers on... as if it is everywhere at once. Blue continues...

Jayvyn's Mom tells him she's having a baby. They're both happy about the new addition to the family. Jayvyn is eager to find out if the baby is a boy or a girl. Is it another girl?Author: Tia WilsonISBN-13: 9798218087326Publisher: Zyia Consulting: Book Writing...

Lucy loves the theatre, rushing home after school each day to be part of the magic under the spotlight. But in a world where screens have replaced the stage, can her beloved small town playhouse survive? Or will Lucy need help from an unexpected...

Emi gets a new pet, Mini, a fat hamster. Unfortunately, Emi doesn't like hamsters. She wanted a dog. But after Mini escapes from her cage and hides somewhere in their house, Emi realizes she loves her little pet.Author: Hanako Masutani, St駱hane JorischISBN-10: 1926890205ISBN-13: 9781926890203Publisher:...

Having a play date with Nan and enjoying all the equipment and fun-what is your favourite?This book is part of a culturally diverse library collection, offering a levelled reading runway to help boost literacy and encourage a love of reading.Your purchase of this book...