Imagination & Play - Kids Fiction

Can Freddy leap past his middle-child malaise? This classic story from Judy Blume has a fresh new look! Freddy Dissel has two problems. One is his older brother, Mike. The other is his younger sister, Ellen. That leaves Freddy in the middle, feeling like...

A cozy sibling conspiracy unfolds at midnight At the stroke of midnight, Milly wakes up her big sister, Becca. It's time for Milly's first Midnight Club adventure With Becca leading the way, the siblings explore the hidden wonders of their house in the dark....

A 2014 Caldecott Honor Book Follow a girl on an elaborate flight of fancy in a wondrously illustrated, wordless picture book about self-determination -- and unexpected friendship. A lonely girl draws a magic door on her bedroom wall and through it escapes into a...

In this seventh Henry Heckelbeck adventure, Henry's friendly spy competition might expose his magical secret It's a spy versus spy world when Henry enters into a spying contest with one of his best friends, Max Maplethorpe. But will Max find out a little too...

A magical St. Patrick's Day twist on the popular nursery rhyme "The Itsy Bitsy Spider!" The itsy bitsy leprechaun was hiding pots of gold. Down came a rainbow, colorful and bold, Out came his friends and they all began to look, For the perfect...

Perfect for chefs-in-training, picky-eaters, or anyone who loves food, this novelty board book features gatefold flaps on every spread so little ones can "feed" the characters With a menu on the left page and a hungry animal on the right, readers will delight in...

"A rock...hit makes a tender love note from parent to child."--Kirkus Reviews She's got a smile that it seems to meReminds me of childhood memories... The first and only picture-book interpretation of Guns N' Roses "Sweet Child O' Mine" lyrics, inspired by the adventures...

A risky decision endangers both Artimé and Quill in book five of the New York Times bestselling Unwanteds series, which Kirkus Reviews called "The Hunger Games meets Harry Potter." Alex and his friends from Artimé are stranded on a newly discovered island after barely...

A playful favorite from Mem Fox is now a Classic Board Book! After meeting a bevy of baby animals--including a clever monkey, a hairy warthog, and a dusty lion cub--the baby in this story discovers the most precious creature of all...itself, of course! With...

A rhyming board book with novelty felt mouths.This hilarious interactive board book features giant die-cut mouths with felt teeth on every spread and promotes an early love of reading. Children won't be able to resist the funny mythical creatures. Never Feed a Troll a...

Baby Raccoon Finger Puppet Book is a sweet, entertaining board book with a finger puppet built right in. What does Baby Raccoon like to eat? When does Baby Raccoon go to sleep? Follow along with this cute baby animal as it experiences its world,...

Have you ever wanted to celebrate an unbirthday? Or just an ordinary day? A charming story of friendship--and appreciating the small stuff. Sometimes it's your birthday. And sometimes it isn't. But even if it's not your birthday, it's still important to celebrate everyday things...

Superhero Yasmin She's got the cape. She's got the mask. Now she just needs a villain to defeat While she's looking for one, she meets lots of friends and neighbors who need her help, but no villains. Then Yasmin discovers that she might not...

In this award-winning book for kids, the crocodile has a problem: he loves watermelon, but he's afraid of what will happen if he eats one of the seeds-there's only one way to find out Crocodile loves watermelon, but what will happen when his greatest...

Sing and play along with your little puppet shark friend as you sing our new take on this catchy tune. Explore with the little shark as he goes about his very big day, and see what kinds of sharks we can be, from silly...

Andy and Terry are once again inviting readers to come hang out with them in their astonishing 39-story treehouse (it used to be 13 stories, then 26 stories, but they keep expanding). And this year they will have even more time to jump on...

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Wonderful Things You Will Be, meet Emily Winfield Martin's little forest family and the adventures they have on one very big day. Who is only under 5 inches tall and has just moved to the...

Abby is anxious to host the perfect tea party for a friend she idolizes, but life serves up a sweet taste of the fun to be had when perfection is off the table. Have you met Phoebe--Miss Phoebe Dupree?Phoebe's as perfect as perfect can...

Meet your favorite Sesame Street friends in this adorable photographic board book starring Grover Lovable, furry old Grover is the star of this colorful, photographic board book. Babies and toddlers will love turning the sturdy pages to find out what Grover--and his alter ego...

A new generation of children love Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, inspired by the classic series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood! Have some fun in the sun with Daniel Tiger as he spends the day at the beach in this summery board book with a padded cover! Daniel...

Unique board book transforms into a stand-up beehive! Fly the bees through the story and play along in the hive: The youngest nature lovers will adore this ingenious board book that transforms into a stand-up beehive! Simply "fly" the two bee characters-attached to board...

A hilarious, interactive book that breaks the fourth wall about a boy confronts a book thief when his favorite story is stolen. Perfect for fans of Don't Push the Button and There's a Monster in Your Book! When a boy discovers that his favorite...

The fifth adventure in the enormously popular Dory Fantasmagory series takes on the tried-and-true theme of childhood friendships, and turns it on its head, Dory-style. When her big sister Violet has friend trouble at school, Dory tries to come to her rescue. But Dory's...

A hilarious new series about best friends Bobo and Pup-Pup--a monkey and a dog with very different personalities. Perfect for fans of Elephant & Piggie! Bobo and Pup-Pup are making a cake! Pup-Pup reads the ingredients and Bobo gathers them. Sugar and butter, no...

Enjoy a snow day with Clifford the Big Red Dog!It's a winter wonderland on Birdwell Island! After a big snowstorm, Clifford and Emily Elizabeth get their first snow day. The best friends have a blast playing Snow Rescue Squad and helping Fire Chief Franklin...

Meet your favorite Sesame Street friends in this adorable photographic board book starring Bert and Ernie Best friends Bert and Ernie star together in this colorful, photographic board book. Babies and toddlers will love turning the sturdy pages to see what these two pals--with...

Two children's book superstars--#1 New York Times bestseller Jacqueline Woodson, the author of The Day You Begin, and Leo Espinosa, the illustrator of Islandborn­--join forces to celebrate the joy and freedom of summer in the city, which is gloriously captured in their rhythmic text...

Helen Oxenbury's delightful board books, featuring her sweet and cuddly babies at play, are back with a whole new look.Author: Helen OxenburyISBN-10: 0689819846ISBN-13: 9780689819841Publisher: Little SimonLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/1999Pages: 10Format: Board BookWeight: 0.51lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.56w x 0.27d

A sleepless night turns into a marvelous adventure through the stars in Star Fishing, a dreamy picture book bedtime story. It's the kind of night when you just can't fall asleep. You feel as though everyone in the world is asleep but you. "Oh,...

Two rhyming books in one that inspire and encourage children who are learning to read and write. You are a Reader! / You are a Writer! is a book made to be read twice, once from the front and once from the back. Read...

In this fifth Henry Heckelbeck adventure, Henry races to the finish in his first derby Henry and his friends are going to race in a race car derby The only problem is each racer has to build their own car. Can Henry magic together...

A USA Today Bestseller!There's only one rule in Larry's book: don't push the button.(Seriously, don't even think about it!)Even if it does look kind of nice, you must never push the button. Who knows what would happen?Okay, quick. No one is looking... push the...

Imagination and determination fuel a young black belt as she leads her friends on a mission to protect their dojang. Author-illustrator Dan-ah Kim's debut is a celebration of teamwork, friendship, and martial arts, and will be adored by fans of The Three Ninja Pigs...

Say night-night to your favorite Disney characters in this adorable collection of sweet bedtime tales Featuring a sturdy yet cozy padded cover, thick pages and beautiful illustrations, it's a must have read-out-loud for snuggle time Includes: The Lion King Dumbo The Jungle Book Bambi...

The first hardcover picture book in the New York Times bestselling Ladybug Girl series, which encourages independence and creative play, and celebrates imagination for every preschool child When Lulu puts on her ladybug costume, she becomes Ladybug Girl, a superhero who uses her imagination...

Who knew what a blanket could do? Almost anything one can imagine! Written in a simple rhyming verse format, this story follows the adventures of two young girls through an alphabetical series of scenes depicting play with blankets. While the older child demonstrates "how...

Harry gets a new toy car in this adorable early reader perfect for fans of Frog and Toad Pick a book. Grow a Reader This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read...

Finally, a children's book about the joy of cycling and the future of cities.The world is changing, and sometimes it's difficult to fit in. Johnny, a lovely and friendly car, experiences it firsthand. One day, Johnny's family finds out how nice it is to...

Dads are thanked for all the fun things they do with their children with rhyming text and lovingly illustrated scenes, makes for a perfect gift this Father's Day! Daddy, I love you, and I want you to know, I have a great time wherever...

A New York Times Best Illustrated Book of 2015 You would like being friends with Leo. He likes to draw, he makes delicious snacks, and most people can't even see him. Because Leo is also a ghost. When a new family moves into his...

Andy and Terry live in a 52-Story treehouse. (It used to be a 39-story treehouse, but they keep expanding.) It has a chainsaw-juggling level, a make-your-own-pizza parlor, a rocket-powered carrot-launcher, a life-size snakes and ladders game, a remembering booth, a Ninja Snail Training Academy...

From the author of the beloved Itsy Bitsy board book series comes a fire fighting adventure all about fire trucks. An action-packed yet adorable story, The Wheels on the Fire Truck is the first book in a new series that is perfect for parents...

The follow up to Here Comes Fall , celebrate all that winter brings with this festive and cozy rhyming board book It's time to bundle up when snowflakes fall and winter stays. Let's celebrate the season--hooray for snowy days From building a snowman to...

A new generation of children love Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, inspired by the classic series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood! All aboard! Tour the Neighborhood of Make-Believe in this board book shaped just like Trolley, with wheels that really move! It's a beautiful day in the Neighborhood,...

If I built a car, it'd be totally new Here are a few of the things that I'd do. . . .Young Jack is giving an eye-opening tour of the car he'd like to build. There's a snack bar, a pool, and even a...

The crayons are back and brighter than ever in this board book of colors from the creators of the #1 New York Times Best Sellers, The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home. It's Duncan's birthday, and all the crayons...

How to Catch a Monster meets Persian myth in this engaging picture book set in a lively Iranian bathhouse the day before the Persian New Year as three boys encounter something unexpected. The bathhouse is always busy the day before Nowruz. Everyone wants to...

In this charming and sweet Level 1 Ready-to-Read, Angelina Ballerina participates in a Chipping Cheddar baking contest Angelina Ballerina is participating in a Chipping Cheddar baking competition Will her Berry Ballerina Cupcakes take the cake, or will her recipe fall flat? (c) 2020 Helen...

A new generation of children love Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, inspired by the classic series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood! Put on your costume and join your friends from Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood for a Halloween celebration in this board book with flaps! It's Halloween in the Neighborhood...

A loose tooth leads to hilarious hijinks with the tooth fairy in book four of the wonderfully imaginative Dory Fantasmagory series Dory has her first loose tooth, and, with her usual over-the-top excitement, she cannot stop talking about the tooth fairy. Naturally, this drives...