Imagination & Play - Kids Fiction

Simple and evocative language and charming illustrations describe a girl's experience on a windy day. In this gently rhyming board book, a young girl makes, flies, and loses her kite on a windy day. But when she returns home, something special is waiting for...

A day at the beach becomes a lesson in sibling bonding for Gideon in this magical picture book. Every summer, Gideon and his younger sister Audrey build a sandcastle together. But this summer, everything changes. Gideon decides to build the most spectacular sandcastle anyone...

Grab hold of this book that lets you steer a motorcycle on a fun road trip! Pack some snacks, fire up the engine, and put on your helmet. It's time for a motorcycle road trip! The view of the city from here is fantastic!...

Introducing Karen Katz's Brand-New Baby, a series of books especially tailored to brand-new babiesAuthor: Karen KatzISBN-10: 1416998217ISBN-13: 9781416998211Publisher: Little SimonLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/03/2010Pages: 14Format: Board BookWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 6.30h x 5.50w x 1.10d

These are the real classic readers with cloth-like covers and original illustrations from the 1960s Dick and Jane basic readers. Filled with over 30 stories, these books are for beginning readers, parents, and grandparents alike It's summertime, and Dick, Jane, and Sally can't wait...

A STEM-friendly tale of a girl and the doll she upgrades to be her new friend, for fans of The Most Magnificent Thing and Rosie Revere, Engineer. Charlotte's world is fully charged With her dog at her side, she's always tinkering, coding, clicking, and...

Another laugh-out-loud book from the author of The Paper Bag Princess Thomas thinks his new snowsuit is the ugliest thing he has ever seen in his whole entire life. When his mother, his teacher, and even his principal try to get him to put...

Heidi wishes her perfect day would never end in the twenty-first Heidi Heckelbeck adventure! When Heidi wakes up to a bird singing at her window, she has a feeling that this Saturday might be the best day ever. Then, after her favorite breakfast, a...

Monkey and me, Monkey and me, Monkey and me, We went to see... A little girl and her toy monkey love imitating different animals, everything from jumping like kangaroos to waddling like penguins Open this book and play along with them. Can you guess...

Some tea parties are for grown-ups.Some are for girls.But this tea party is for a very special guest.And it is important to follow some rules . . . like providing comfortable chairs, and good conversation, and yummy food.But sometimes that is not enough for...

Join two young children as they begin an adventure through a world of books in this story-within-a-bedtime-story. This metered read-aloud pays homage to classic children's literature: readers of all ages will love searching for characters they recognize from fairy tales and beloved picture books...

Pinkalicious and her family have a giddy-up good time in this new Level One I Can Read adventure down at the ranch, brought to you by #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann. When Pinkalicious visits the Pink Pines Ranch, she meets the...

In this interactive board book, kids will love pulling the tabs to make Barry the grizzly bear munch with his teeth! Barry the grizzly bear is very clumsy! He goes looking for food, but he seems to keep hurting himself trying to find some!...

Mr. Cool is the coolest person in the world. He has a knack for knowing just what your ideal daredevil adventure would be, and he makes it happen just by clicking his fingersAuthor: Roger HargreavesISBN-10: 0843133511ISBN-13: 9780843133516Publisher: Grosset & DunlapLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/31/2008Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight:...

This wildly funny twist on the "How I spent my summer vacation" school-essay ritual details one child's imaginary adventures over the summer and is perfect for back-to-school reading! Most kids go to camp over the summer, or to Grandma's house, or maybe they're stuck...

Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat--creator of The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend and After the Fall--takes readers on the road trip of a lifetime! "Are we there yet?" Every parent has heard this classic kid question on a long car ride--and after reading this...

Author: Emilia ZebrowskaISBN-10: 1568463553ISBN-13: 9781568463551Publisher: Creative EditionsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/08/2022Pages: 14Format: Board BookWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 7.20h x 7.20w x 0.40d

"Who's up?" said the cup. Ten mischievous mice and their cat companion careen through the house for an all-night rumpus. Racing and chasing, they go from one dazzling room to the next, while the objects around them have their comic say about the commotion....

Rosa and friends return! A simple story in each book shows this diverse group of children making exciting discoveries about their world. Ideal for STEM enrichment.Author: Jessica SpanyolISBN-10: 1786286300ISBN-13: 9781786286307Publisher: Child's Play InternationalLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/01/2022Pages: 20Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 8.00h x 7.70w x 0.40d

Close your eyes, make a wish, and blow up a storm with this interactive, imaginative adventure for fans of Press Here. Jonah's nana has always told him that some dandelions are magical and can grant wishes. When a wish turns Jonah into a pirate,...

Calling readers and daydreamers, word mavens and lovers of adventure This celebration of the power of books is a rallying cry for letting imaginations soar. We learn important stuff from books.We learn to speak and think.We learn why icebergs stay afloat . . .and...

A silly and sturdy Sesame Street lift-the-flap book that reveals hilarious surprises Guess who's there, hiding behind doors and curtains and in boxes, hats, the cookie jar, and other places in this very funny Sesame Street lift-the-flap board book starring Elmo and his friends....

From bestselling author, illustrator, and paper engineer David A. Carter, comes a brand-new interactive novelty book about five cars that get stuck in the muck. A family of dogs packs up their car for a trip! They pile in and are on their way...

A Netflix Original Film Series A New York Times Bestselling Series Over 8 Million Copies Sold Bean's older sister, Nancy, is going to Girl Power 4-Ever Camp, where she will do Crafts and Music and First Aid and other secret things that Bean will...

"Will engender empathy and understanding of a serious and all-too-real problem. Jacobson's story is poignant but never preachy." -- School Library Journal (starred review) When forced to choose between staying with her guardian and being with her big brother, Ari chose her big brother....

It has a bent bucket seat, bashed tin-can handlebars, and wood-cut wheels -- and riding the patchwork bike that you and your crazy brothers made is the best fun in the whole village. When you live in a village at the edge of the...

A delightful new board book teaches babies and toddlers 10 yoga poses inspired by woodland creatures Yoga Bunny invites you and your little one on a woodland yoga adventure with 10 adorable forest critters. Bunny, raccoon, owl, and deer--the gang's all here From Hero...

A charming bedtime counting book about ten sneaky little characters who aren't ready to go to sleep... until daddy calls the sensei to send them back to bed. It may be bedtime, but these little ninjas aren't tired. They're sliding, swinging, and slipping out...

The second book in a sweet and funny Branches series about a pug and his human, told from the pug's POV Pick a book. Grow a reader This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With...

All aboard! The sun is down...the Goodnight Train is leaving town!Join the many parents and caregivers who enjoy reading The Goodnight Train again and again and have responded with thousands of 5-star reviews. This is a fun and effective bedtime book that both adults...

A heartwarming Christmas story about a place to call homeOn a snowy winter's night, Mouse is snug in her bed. Then...crack A tree branch falls and destroys her house It's up to Mouse to find a new place to live in time for her...

Take a ride in a garbage truck in this adorably illustrated board book with sliders and spinning wheels! Discover how important garbage and recycling trucks are in this fun, interactive board book with spinning wheels and sliders! Ride along with garbage trucks and recycling...

This is a book about mindfulness. About relishing the magic of the here and now. About enjoying the extraordinary unfoldings of an ordinary day. Moving from morning to night, the narrator becomes, by turns, boy or girl, of ever-changing ethnicity and ability, inhabiting city,...

A boy learns that nature is full of stories to tell when he finds and follows a mouse's tracks in a wintery wood. Milo wants a story, but his mom is too busy to entertain him. Instead, she encourages him to go out and...

A Kids' Indie Next List pick From author-illustrator Anya Glazer comes a humorous picture book for dinosaur fans and word lovers of all ages. Thesaurus is an ordinary dinosaur. A very ordinary dinosaur . . . who just happens to love words. And the...

About The Bank Street Ready-To-Read SeriesMore than seventy years of educational research and innovative teaching have given the Bank Street College of Education the reputation as America's most trusted name in early childhood education. Because no two children are exactly alike in their development, we have designed...

Meet Linus--a Tyrannosaurus rex who is very brave, very tough, and very...vegetarian? Ruth Ann Mackenzie knows everything about dinosaurs. She knows their names. She knows when they lived. And she certainly knows what they ate. So when she meets Linus, a towering, toothy T....

Welcome to Jon Scieszka's Trucktown, a brand-new preschool/kindergarten series that will come in more shapes, sizes, and formats than you can shake a bumper at. It's a world where all the characters are trucks, all the stories are action driven, and boys and girls...

The Bug Squad is back in a story about playing together, problem solving, and saying you're sorry in this hardcover picture book from the New York Times bestselling Ladybug Girl series. This book was a Jumpstart Read for the Record Book. The Bug Squad...

From the author of the mega-bestseller Be Kind and the winner of the 2022 Hans Christian Andersen Award comes a picture book for anyone who's ever loved someone far away.Someday soon, I'll see you.Even though you are there.And I am here.So very far apart....

Beloved author-illustrator Lita Judge reminds readers that even the biggest and bravest were once small...and even the smallest can become anything they choose to be. There is strength in even the smallest things. Just as a bird grows within her egg, and a cub...

Bestselling author Jacky Davis and award-winning illustrator Fiona Woodcock celebrate family, love, and imagination in this vibrant and expressive picture book. Father-daughter time shines in this irresistible story about creativity, solving problems, and looking on the bright side when faced with obstacles. A great...

A Christmas lift-the-flap board book about what you'll find in Santa's house from the creator of Open the Preschool Door, Open the Barn Door, Open the Garage Door, and Open the Church Door The warmth and wonder of Santa Claus's home is found under...

A unicorn-themed activity book with card press-outs and 3-D (puffy) stickers.A unicorn-themed activity book with card press-outs and 3-D (puffy) stickersEnter the magical land of fairy-tale unicorns!This unicorn-themed activity book is packed with things to do, from coloring and doodling activities to unicorn press-outs...

Join an adorable cast of animal characters as they explore the alphabet through the seasons. From gathering honey in spring to building cozy campfires in fall, the friends make the most of each season, both enjoying the great outdoors and staying snug inside. Learning...

A beautifully illustrated picture book about curiosity, action, mindfulness and the tremendous joy found in the simple things around us. Join fur baby Cooper and his mommy as he explores the world around him. Immerse into the adventure of this imaginative and playful dog...

When it's picture day and you realize your llama needs a haircut, you'll need a good comb and some luck! This charming and hilarious board book features one shaggy llama and a whole lot of hairstyles! Uh-oh. It's picture day and someone's a mess!...

Sam is a mouse who lives in a library. He loves to read all kinds of books. He learns that he also loves to make up and write his own stories, just like the books he finds in the library. He begins to leave...

This bilingual children's book, Spanish/English, is a fun way to introduce simple words and phrases in both languages and is sure to be a welcome resource at home and in schools and libraries.Margaret speaks English but not Spanish. Margarita speaks Spanish but not English....

Bright, bold pictures incorporating clever wordplay accompany this highly original tale from Kate Banks and illustrator Boris Kulikov about a younger brother's ingenuity.Max's brothers have grand collections that everyone makes a big fuss over. Benjamin collects stamps and Karl collects coins, and neither one...