Imagination & Play - Kids Fiction

There are many things you should never, ever, ever do. Like sit next to a porcupine on the subway (ouch ). Or hold hands with a lobster (double ouch ). Or take a shark to the dentist (triple ouch ). Bestselling author JUDI BARRETT...

Magical friends Unicorn and Yeti love to play games.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 text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork...

"The rhymed verse has a playfulness that echoes the birds' light rambunctiousness. . . . A quiet but well-observed portrait of a budding friendship." --Publishers Weekly Ready, set, go Whether you're playing pretend games (beep, beep) or flying off the slide (ka-thump), flopping into...

The eighth book in the New York Times bestselling Rainbow Fish series. Everyone loses once in a while. But being a good sport when you lose isn't always easy--not even for Rainbow Fish. A lighthearted look at accepting loss without losing your sparkle!Author: Marcus...

Events conspire to turn Janie's imaginary harlequin Great Dane into a real dog.Author: Dick King-SmithISBN-10: 0679870415ISBN-13: 9780679870418Publisher: Yearling BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/10/1995Pages: 80Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 7.60h x 5.20w x 0.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.5Point Value: 1Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 10781 / Invisible Dog

In this ninth Henry Heckelbeck adventure, Henry blasts into space! Henry visits the Brewster Space Center with his class. But when his best friends think they spot a real-life alien and spaceship, Henry goes on an out-of-this-world adventure! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on...

Let your IMAGINATION run wild as you follow the exciting space adventures of Anna and Avi. The siblings make their dreams come true as they travel to a mysterious purple moon in the land of the stars. They face their fears together when they...

Leopold loves to dance! He dances everywhere he goes. When his dance teacher announces the year-end recital, Leopold hopes he will get to be a graceful bird. Alas, no such luck. Miss Linda says the dancers are going to be bees. But Leopold doesn't...

Rosa's group of friends want to learn all about growing their own sunflowers The book covers each step, from planting the seed to examining the minibeasts the fully-grown flowers attract. It provides plenty of examples for ways children can practice purposeful writing, as well...

A little kid who wants to play with the big kids uses the alphabet to get his way in this classic story from Strega Nona author and illustrator Tomie dePaola. Andy may be the littlest kid on the block, but he's very important. Andy...

Introducing Mon Petit Busy Day, an oversized busy book with eye-catching art that lets little ones discover, learn, and play with first concept surprises. Mon Petit Busy Day features brilliant hands-on lessons that are perfect for curious readers who are preparing for Pre-K! Trace...

Lift the flaps from one to ten.Count the animals then start again! Explore the world of numbers in this board book with flaps filled with beautiful, bold creatures by author/illustrator Jane Cabrera.Author: Jane CabreraISBN-10: 149980900XISBN-13: 9781499809008Publisher: Little Bee BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/12/2019Pages: 18Format: Board BookWeight:...

From "the Muslim Justin Bieber" (NPR) Harris J comes a picture book that celebrates spreading peace, love, and happiness throughout the world, using the lyrics of his international YouTube hit of the same name. Salam Alaikum means "Peace be upon you." It is the...

This empowering picture book teaches readers that even great ideas sometimes get a NO--but that NO can actually help great ideas become the best ideas! An affirming graduation gift for your loved ones!There was a little girl who had a great idea. She had...

Flutterby Butterfly is missing! Push and pull the sturdy sliders on each page to find Flutterby Butterfly in this interactive board book featuring bold and attractive colors perfect for springtime reading! Collect all the titles in the Slide-and-Seek series! Flutterby Butterfly is missing. Where...

Grab your boots and spurs and hat--it's time to be a cowgirl! Way out west, the warm winds blow. The grass grows high, the sun hangs low. I'll find a farm, there I'll go, and I'll become a cowgirl. From sun up to sun...

A funny interactive picture book that's great for reading aloud. Perfect for fans of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus.A tiger is coming to dinner Are you ready?Luckily, this book can help. Ask yourself, do tigers . . . Like to play a...

A child's imagination takes him on a wild and wondrous journey as he sleeps soundly at night. "In my dreams, I can float on marshmallow clouds, splash in jelly puddles and showers of strawberry rain, lick the stripes off rainbows, tasting the flavors of...

"Perfectly tuned for a first-book experience."--Booklist Peek-a-boo, I see you Baby peeks through holes cut in sturdy board book pages. The perfect way for very young children to play along with the classic game of peek-a-booAuthor: Allan Ahlberg, Janet AhlbergISBN-10: 0670871923ISBN-13: 9780670871926Publisher: Viking Books...

One Saturday while visiting the zoo, Hank tells his brother Patrick all about dinosaurs, and Patrick scares himself by imagining what it would be like if the great creatures were alive today.Author: Carol CarrickISBN-10: 0618732756ISBN-13: 9780618732753Publisher: Clarion BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/01/2006Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.46lbsSize: 12.82h...

How does your garden grow? A wondrous New York Times bestselling picture book from Caldecott medalist Kevin Henkes.A girl helps out in her mother's garden, but in the garden of her imagination, there are chocolate rabbits, tomatoes as big as beach balls, flowers that...

Join Tapir and his fuzzy jungle friends as they pounce and play their way through the trees in this new board book series These adorable board books follow a group of fuzzy families as parents guide their babies through daily life. Watch parents as...

A family spends a day at the seaside, enjoying the smells and sensations that are unique to the coast. Evocative rhyming text immerses the reader in the experience of visiting a beach.Author: Caroline CrossISBN-10: 1786283506ISBN-13: 9781786283504Publisher: Child's Play InternationalLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/15/2021Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.91lbsSize:...

Lots of people have inner strength, but one girl wears hers as a bear outside. Some folks have a lion inside, Or a tiger.Not me.I wear my bear on the outside. In this imaginative picture book by Jane Yolen, acclaimed author of many distinguished...

On a bright, snowy day Mouse discovers sledding, skating, and making snow mice in this beautiful Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read book all about winter! When Mouse and Poppa venture into the great outdoors, they discover all the seasonal pastimes that make winter a special time...

Grab hold of this book that lets you steer a rocket ship on an adventure! We have liftoff! Grab the steering wheel to hold the rocket steady as we leave Earth! Strap into your seat and put on your helmet-it's time to blast off...

David A. Carter brings the unique aesthetic of his award-winning color series to the younger set in The Happy Little Yellow Box. This highly interactive novelty book follows a friendly yellow box as he journeys high and low, near and far--until finally resting in...

Could it be the night before a Snow Day? It's nighttime and snow is falling hard. Will the town be snowed in? Will there be a snow day? Odds are looking good in this newest Night Before book for the kids who dream of...

The possibilities are endless in the board edition of this classic Dr. Seuss Beginner Book. Young readers will delight in this Oh, the Thinks You Can Think! which celebrates the imagination and encourages young readers to think . . . about thinking! "Think left...

This groovy series from New York Times bestselling team James and Kimberly Dean introduces Pete the Cat before he was Pete the Cat...when he was little Pete the Kitty Pete the Kitty is super excited to visit his friend Grumpy Toad's house for a...

A School Library Journal Best Picture Book of 2019 Find out what happens when a boy who wants a puppy gets a truck instead in this simple and sweet picture book from Caldecott Honor winner Brian Pinkney. Vroom...beep...bark Carter wants a puppy, but he...

"Refreshing. . . . A perfect birthday book for a toddler!" -- School Library Journal (starred review) What's better than getting a brand-new toy as a birthday gift? Playing with the box it came in! Climb in for a flight across the ocean, a...

Full of reasons to get up and dance, Lorinda Bryan Cauley's popular picture book, now available in board book format, has been delighting children for nearly a decade. Little ones will jump at the chance to join this menagerie of zany animals and children...

Celebrate the spirit of wonder and the joy of curiosity with this lively picture book about a persistent young boy and his quest for answers. Boys and Girls both love and can relate to Eric. What if questions are the most powerful questions a...

Tag the dog can do all kinds of things with his squeaker ball--chew it, toss it, and especially squeak it. Then one day the squeaker comes to life! Tag is delighted, but the resident cat is suspicious. Where the cat sees a mystery, Tag...

Little One feels so upset that playtime is over that...poof She becomes Little Mad In this reassuring board book about first feelings, little ones will be able to relate and learn from Little Mad as she learns how to calm down after getting upset....

Discover the wonder of a day at the beach in this exuberant, rhyming picture book from the author of I Heart You and Sometimes Rain. Grab a big bucket, your best pup pal, and a whole lot of imagination, and get ready for a...

Skeleton has the hiccups. hic, hic, hic Ghost tries to help. hic, hic, hic But nothing works. hic, hic, hic Then ghost gets an idea.... hic, hic, hic HOORAuthor: Margery CuylerISBN-10: 068984770XISBN-13: 9780689847707Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2002Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 10.32h x...

Say "hello" to Peter Rabbit with this shaped board book, perfect for little hands! Spend a day with Peter Rabbit in this shaped board book as Peter plays outside, meets up with friends, and finally gets ready for bed. Cute rhyming text and rabbit-shaped...

Home run! This lively, interactive finger puppet book is a home run if you're looking to introduce your little one to the great sport of baseball! Read or sing along to Take Me Out to the Ball Game, wiggle the cute baseball puppet around,...

Pedro is working on a school report about the planet Mars. During his research he imagines living on the red planet. Is he a good enough rock climber to live on the rocky surface there? Would he be able to live without ice cream?...

This irresistible illustrated chapter book starring Judith Viorst's Lulu is full of hilarious hijinks, delightful twists, and a top-secret mission! Eeny meeny miney mo, That babysitter's got to go. Lulu has put her tantrum-throwing days behind her. That is, until her parents announce that...

"Where will he sleep?" asks Brian's mother when he arrives home from the woods with an orange salamander. As Brian describes how he will transform his room into a salamander's paradise, "lush, shadowy paintings depict each addition to the cumulative scenario."--"School Library Journal." Full...

Lift the flaps and play peek-a-boo with Joyce Wan's animals at the zoo From the adorable world of Joyce Wan comes a sweet animal board book filled with large lift-the-flaps Join in on the classic game of peek-a-boo with a lion, a bear, and...

This informational LGB is also a touching tribute to the lessons we learn from our fathers Every Sunday, a boy and his dad watch the big football game on TV, and then go outside to play it. In this simple introduction to the game,...

Check out this bestselling, rollicking, and humorous twist on the classic "first pet" story about a young bear and her favorite pet boy! When Lucy, a young bear, discovers a boy in the woods, she's absolutely delighted. She brings him home and begs her...

Scout and Daisy are on a picnic and Daisy remembers that she's forgotten to water her bird feeders! But what kind of bird feeders need to be watered? Join Daisy as she helps Scout find clues to solve the Case of the Growing Bird...

Open the Easter bunny's door and lift the flaps to find eggs, baskets, marshmallow chicks, and other sweet surprises in this latest entry in the board book series that started with Open the Barn Door! The latest in the bestselling Open the Door series,...

A lovely, lyrical picture book with gorgeous illustrations that explores the ways the wild makes itself known to us and how much closer it is than we think. There are so many places that wild can exist, if only you know where to look!...

Join a cast of friends, human and animal alike, as they embark on a musical read-aloud adventure in this upbeat, joyful picture book. A boy sets off with his flute and his stuffed bear and a rum-pum-pum. As they make their way through the...