Imagination & Play - Kids Fiction

Five adorable ocean friends are waiting for kids to "guess who" in this fun and engaging book. Hidden behind "peekaboo" flaps, a turtle, sea lion, lobster, clownfish, and shark are just waiting to be discovered. Inviting rhymes offer simple clues to help readers guess...

Join the woodland animals as they get ready to play snowy games in this peek-through counting book. Little ones will love to watch as the number of snowflakes decreases from 10 to 1 with each turn of the page.Author: Tiger TalesISBN-10: 1680104136ISBN-13: 9781680104134Publisher: Tiger...

The classic story of Rapunzel gets a fresh twist in this vibrant Indian spin on the beloved fairy tale! Once upon a time, there was a girl with long, long hair, who lived in a tall, tall tower... The classic tale of Rapunzel gets...

From the author and illustrator team behind Pink Is for Boys comes an empowering read-aloud picture book that teaches kids and adults alike that gender cannot define who you are or want to become. Dolls and trucks are for boys and girls, as are...

Creativity, the power of imagination, and the importance of self-expression are celebrated in this inspiring picture book written and illustrated by real-life best friends. This girl is determined to express herself If she can't draw her dreams, she'll sculpt or build, carve or collage....

The sun is out and the birds are chirping. It's a beautiful day for Saya, her dad and her well-loved stuffed bunny, Kunoichi, to go to the park. On their way, Saya stealthily stops a fight by flinging her floppy four-legged ninja-bunny between two...

Written by Bea Birdsong and illustrated by Nidhi Chanani, I Will Be Fierce is a powerful picture book about courage, confidence, kindness, and finding the extraordinary in everyday moments. Today, I will be fierce It's a brand new day, and a young girl decides...

An African American girl and her friends play together and learn that despite their physical differences, they are all really the same.On a beautiful sunny day, an African American girl visits the park and rounds up a group of her friends for an afternoon...

Hi! I'm Daisy Dreamer and this story is all about how I met Posey, my totally true imaginary friend. Hi, I'm Daisy Dreamer. People call me the girl with her head in the clouds because I daydream some of the time...or maybe most the...

★"Scenes are evocative and provide endless opportunities for discussion with young children. This book is ideal for all libraries as a non-threatening and productive story that can give hope to children who feel like Olivia."--SLJ, starred review The world is a really big place...

From New York Times bestselling author Mac Barnett and Geisel Award-winning illustrator Greg Pizzoli, an uproarious early reader series about a mischievous rabbit, a cranky old lady, and a lovable dog. The Lady gives Jack a gift. It's a lab kit Jack goes into...

All aboard! This colorful companion to The Goodnight Train is leaving the station, with all the rhyme and rhythm that made the first book a bedtime read-aloud favorite. When a herd of poky sheep slow the Goodnight Train to a crawl, the engineer's quick...

Larry the monster is up to his usual shenanigans in this USA Today bestseller by Bill Cotter. A great read-aloud, interactive picture book that kids will go back to time and again.There's only one rule in Larry's book: don't push the button.(Seriously, don't even...

Wildly fun and full of laugh-out-loud antics, this interactive sing-along is a zany romp sure to capture fans of Giraffes Can't Dance and Dragons Love Tacos. Shell we dance?Taco-bout irresistible Jam out to the catchy, toe-tapping tune "Raining Tacos" from YouTube sensation Parry Gripp,...

Two-time Newbery Medalist Lois Lowry introduces a new girl in class who loves being the center of attention and tells the most entertaining "absolutely true" stories.There's never been anyone like Gooney Bird Greene at Watertower Elementary School. What other new kid comes to school...

Make a splash with Spot as he visits the pool It's Spot's first time ever swimming in a pool. Though he feels nervous at first, some support from Mom and friends means Spot is soon having fun in the sun--while staying cool in the...

Imaginary friends are real friends. When Maude moves to a new town, everything feels...okay. Things would feel just right if only she had a friend. So, Maude draws a blue puppy and names him Scribbly. He plays catch, takes naps, but most importantly, Scribbly...

Mr. Walker, the human-shaped figure who lives in the traffic signal box and tells pedestrians when it is safe to cross the street, decides to leave his post and experience all that he has been missing, in this sweet and satisfying tale about finding...

In this irrepressible follow up to One Black Cat, follow one busy bunny on a delightful Easter adventure in this 3D novelty book that's shaped like a bunny! One Busy Bunny has a job today-- a basket full of eggs to give away One...

Hop in the car, turn the key, and vrooom away in this bright, bold book for young car enthusiasts Vrooom vrooom Honk honk Green means go as readers set off on an exuberant celebration of automobiles. Colorful, graphic illustrations explore the winding roads, tollbooth,...

The mind-bending, psychedlic sequel to Lorena Alvarez's best-selling graphic novel debut Nightlights is now available in a new paperback edition! On a school field trip to the river, Sandy wanders away from her classmates and discovers an empty turtle shell. Peeking through the dark...

All aboard Little travelers will love this shaped board book as they take the train with everyone's favorite puppy Spot and Grandma have been on a day trip, and now it's time to take the train home. What will they see on the journey?...

Perfect for the grandmas who slide the slides, swing the swings, and love their grandchildren dearly, this charming board book celebrates the special relationship between grandmothers and their grandkids. Beep Bop Don't stop Go, Grandma, go Climb high Touch the sky Go, Grandma, go...

Ty can't wait to ride his brand-new scooter at the park. Other kids zip and zoom by like race cars, but all Ty can do is wobble! Ty wants to give up, but a new friend helps Ty give it another try. A 2021...

Move over, Junie B. Jones and Ivy & Bean Here comes a lovably energetic little sister with a BIG personality--and an imagination to match As the youngest in her family, Dory really wants attention, and more than anything she wants her brother and sister...

From a New York Times bestselling author and Caldecott-honor winning artist comes an exuberant illustrated story about playing dress up, having fun, and feeling free.The boy loves to be naked. He romps around his house naked and wild and free. Until he romps into...

The newest picture book from the creators of All Are Welcome to help children navigate BIG FEELINGS In their bestselling picture book All Are Welcome, Alexandra Penfold and Suzanne Kaufman celebrate kindness, inclusivity, and diversity. Now with Big Feelings, they help children navigate the...

Look, Biscuit, it's snowing Snow days are snow much fun Will Biscuit the little yellow puppy get to play in the sledding race? For the first time, everyone's favorite little yellow puppy stars in an I Can Read with a snow theme Biscuit's Snow...

Discover Frog and Dog, a laugh-out-loud series for beginning readers!A Best Book of 2020 by the Chicago Public LibraryNational Cartoonists Society Winner for Best Book IllustrationPick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who...

Join Peppa and her friends on their adventures and choose magnets to complete the story Peppa and her friends use their imaginations and travel to many far-off places: under the sea, the deserts of the Wild West, a princess castle, and even outer space...

Explore farm life in an exciting and unique way in Farmblock, a fun addition to the acclaimed Abrams Block Book series! "Bright and colorful, including people of different races, abilities, and ages. . . Sure to be a crowd-pleaser for individual and small group...

In this exuberant companion to If I Built a Car, a boy fantasizes about his dream school--from classroom to cafeteria to library to playground. My school will amaze you. My school will astound.By far the most fabulous school to be found Perfectly planned and...

*AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER*Shady Baby keeps it real in this picture book collaboration by New York Times bestselling duo actress and producer Gabrielle Union and NBA superstar and businessman Dwyane Wade.Based on their famous baby girl, Kaavia James: After...

A girl's friendship with a lonely black hole leads her to face her own sadness in this original, funny, and touching middle grade novel for fans of Crenshaw and Flora & Ulysses. When eleven-year-old Stella Rodriguez shows up at NASA to request that her...

For every child who has ever felt that grown-ups have all the fun, here is a vicarious chance to slip behind the office door--and play with all the tempting things that are off-limits. Dad's office is off-limits--which only makes it more intriguing to his...

Playing peekaboo is more fun than ever with this rhythmic, whimsical board book from New York Times bestselling and award-winning duo Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney!Peek-a-you, peek-a-you, can you see?Here's the pretty brown face of me?Cuddle up with your little one and play...

Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier, Awkward, and All's Faire in Middle School, this graphic novel follows a neighborhood of kids who transform ordinary cardboard into fantastical homemade costumes as they explore conflicts with friends, family, and their own identity. "A breath of fresh...

Join Spot and his friends for an Easter egg hunt on the farm in this wonderful basket-shaped board book for little hands! Spot and his friends are going on an Easter egg hunt at the farm. Can you help them find all the hidden...

"Young readers will be captivated." --The Washington Post From the creators of the gorgeous bestseller The Night Gardener comes a stunning new picture book about a young boy who sets sail to find a place his grandfather told him about...the spot where the ocean...

From a Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award winner comes an inspirational and heartwarming tale of a mother and child, and the dreams they build together. When Ebere's mother puts her to bed at night, she always says, "Remember to dream, Ebere." And dream, Ebere...

A rhyming board book with novelty felt mouths to feed.Introducing an amazing, interactive book, filled with fun wild animal characters. Children will love reading the rhyme as the ranger explains why you shouldn't feed the animals . . . and then ignoring his advice!...

Search for Woody, Buzz, Bo Peep, and more friends old and new in 8 busy, illustrated scenes inspired by Toy Story 4 Then, turn to the last page for even more Look and Find challenges.Author: Pi KidsISBN-10: 1503743543ISBN-13: 9781503743540Publisher: Pi KidsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/18/2019Pages: 24Format:...

Reminiscent of Pete the Cat and Llama Llama, Dragonboy begins a new series about a curious, imaginative, playful little boy and his band of lovable stuffed animal friends, which Kirkus described as "a charming journey of discovery, friendship, and acceptance." Dragonboy is curious. He...

When a dark night comes to the big city, one little super hero prepares for a great adventure . . . bedtime Award-winning author Michael Dahl (Goodnight Baseball, Goodnight Football, and Goodnight Hockey) and illustrator Ethen Beavers (DC Super Friends) team up to bring...

Trucks come in all shapes and sizes in this jumbo coloring book featuring nearly 200 pages of large images with bold, chunky outlines for little ones to enjoy for hours! Collect them all-more in the My First Big Book of Coloring series now! Children...

The second book in the middle-grade dystopian fantasy series that Kirkus Reviews calls "The Hunger Games meets Harry Potter," by New York Times bestselling author Lisa McMann. Following the life-altering events at the conclusion of The Unwanteds, the stark world of Quill and the...

Every single day holds so many possibilities--how do you choose what to do when you wake up? Award-winning author Seth Fishman and acclaimed illustrator Jessixa Bagley introduce a young child and four different paths for their day in this inventive and original picture book...

Where does Baby Fish like to explore? Follow along with this cute baby animal as it experiences its world, from playtime to bedtime. The simple, comforting stories in this go-to baby gift series have made it a multi-million seller. Featuring a permanently attached plush...

Baby Fox Finger Puppet Book is a sweet, entertaining board book with a finger puppet built right in. Where does Baby Fox play? How does Baby Fox find a snack? Follow along with this cute baby animal as it experiences its world, from playtime...

Winner of the 2022 Ezra Jack Keats Illustrator Award!From debut author-illustrator Gracey Zhang comes a timeless and timely picture book that celebrates the unassuming power of kind words.Oh, there goes Lala! She carries a pot of water around the corner, down the block, and...