Imagination & Play - Kids Fiction

A buoyant account of the nightly tug-of-war between a sleepy father and his son, and the richly imaginative "sleepy stories" they create Each story told in Sleepy Stories drifts deeper into a beguiling dream world, telling of an elastic gentleman who stretches his body...

Discover how this celebrated illustrator turns everyday objects inside out in marvelously zany ways in his latest lift-the-flap board book. A toaster, a refrigerator, a sink, a bed, a car. Most kids can recognize these and other things that are part of their everyday...

The inspiration behind the title character, Little Miss Crazy Hair, comes from our niece, Vivian. When Vivian was 5 she was preparing to embark on a new life experience - a new school. As any person at any age would be, she was nervous....

Perfect for springtime reading In this poetic picture book with environmental themes, illustrated by award-winning artist Bob Staake, two young families in two very different parts of the world each plant a tree. As the trees flourish, so do the families . . ....

An interactive book for children to discover mindfulness and feel more connected to the world around us. In The In-Between Book, authors Christopher Willard and Olivia Weisser invite children to mindfully interact with the book and with the world around them. Kids will trace...

Who wants to build a castle? The adorable bears are back--and at the shore having buckets of fun (with just a few spills along the way). Here's a wave-washed beachwhere a castle can stand Where are the bearsto build on the sand? Whee Yellow...

Kids will love this playful story of of a unique fall friendship between a girl . . . and her squash On a trip to the farmers' market with her parents, Sophie chooses a squash, but instead of letting her mom cook it, she...

When a young boy paints his nails with his mom's nail polish, he discovers the most important thing of all: the magic of being his true self. As the long late summer day stretches ahead of them, a young boy eagerly looks forward to...

Words are everywhere. But do you know where your favorite words come from? Maybe they plop to the ground from high up in the sky! Or maybe workers piece them together in big factories. Or maybe they come from a one-of-a-kind word-maker . ....

Moira's afraid her parents might get upset if they find out she invited the whole school to her birthday party... so she just doesn't tell them. The big day arrives, and grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, annnnd kindergarten all come knocking down...

Will Judy's lucky penny lead her to the nation's capital -- or to third-grade C-A-L-A-M-I-T-Y?Oh, no Judy Moody's lucky penny just did a belly flop into a porcelain bowl of yucky, blucky UN-luck. Has the coin's magic gone kerflooey? Are some people, like Jessica...

A beautiful seasonal wordless board book from an USSBY Outstanding International Books nominated author. Full of fun, active illustrations, this chunky board book shows the joys of fishing for tadpoles, playing at the beach, eating ice-cream, and enjoying evening picnics.Author: Gerda MullerISBN-10: 0863151949ISBN-13: 9780863151941Publisher:...

Everyone's favorite pink-loving gal returns in Emeraldalicious, the imaginative, glitterlicious sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling Pinkalicious Pinkalicious combines magic, love, and imagination to turn an ordinary place into an Emeraldalicious world.Pinkalicious and Peter visit their favorite park, but on the way...

Heidi Heckelbeck wants to prove she can make it in the babysitting business, but she'll need a little magic and a lot of help from her friends! Heidi Heckelbeck is eager to start babysitting, but her mom doesn't think she's old enough yet. To...

For another loco adventure. In his room for a time-out, Skippyjon Jones lets his imagination take him to a shack where his Chihuahua friends are yipping and yapping and hiding out from the bad Bobble-ito, who has taken over their doghouse. How El Skippito...

Young PAW Patrol fans will love this pup-tastic collection featuring heroic pups Chase, Skye, Marshall, and friends. Eight illustrated board books contain rhyming stories and riddles about colors, counting, shapes, animals, seasons, and more, and come packaged with a Me Reader Jr module that...

Moar has always loved autumn--playing outside with his friends, feeling the weather get colder--but there is one thing about autumn that really worries Moar. The moon. The days become shorter and the moon, with its creepy face and eerie smile, seems to be looking...

This profoundly moving tale about a grieving boy and an imaginary gorilla makes real the power of talking about loss. On the day of his mother's funeral, a young boy conjures the very visitor he needs to see: a gorilla. Wise and gentle, the...

This silly and sweet picture book introduces young children to colors through humor and clever interactive elements. For fans of Herv Tullet's Press Here. Here's a button. I wonder what happens when you press it? Follow a group of animal friends as they discover...

One day Little Green rolls into town and says his first word: "Go!" The town is building a bridge, and now everyone has a job to do, from dump truck to forklift. Little Green helps them do their jobs with gusto. Until . ....

Would you rather be a clarinet . . . a trombone . . . or a drum? (How would you like to have someone going boom-boom on your tum?) Beginning readers are asked to ponder these-and a host of other odd choices-in this charming,...

From debut author Zibby Owens comes Princess Charming, a lovable and empowering new character! Princess Charming can't quite seem to find her "thing." She's tried everything from cooking to hip-hop, and hasn't been able to perfect either. Even her cartwheels are subpar. But when...

With bright, whimsical art, this humorous guessing game and visual puzzle from a legendary graphic designer will delight design fans of all ages. Is that a table--or a cow? You won't believe your eyes as this humorous guessing game and visual puzzle from award-winning...

There's no neighborhood like a Marianne Dubuc neighborhood -- this time in an apartment building! It's a special day at 3 Maple Street. It's Little Rabbit's birthday! His mother makes him his favorite breakfast. His sister has drawn him a picture. And, best of...

Spend the day with a grandma and granddaughter in this charming story about the magic found in their favorite accessory. The littlest fashionistas will love this adorable purse-shaped board book that's as fun to carry as it is to read! When Grandma Mimi comes...

A joyful board book to share with young children that will have them jumping with glee. A frog jumps. Boing! A kitten jumps. Boi-ing! A dog jumps. Boiyyyyyyoiingg! A grasshopper jumps, a rabbit jumps, then a snail...uhm, maybe not. Mother and chick jump together,...

This LOVABLE Little Miss set holds eight classic books: Little Miss Busy, Little Miss Chatterbox, Little Miss Curious, Little Miss Fun, Little Miss Helpful, Little Miss Magic, Little Miss Sunshine, and Little Miss Whoops.Author: Roger HargreavesISBN-10: 0843189584ISBN-13: 9780843189582Publisher: Grosset & DunlapLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/15/2009Pages: 32Format:...

When you have to leave behind almost everything you know, where can you call home? Sometimes home is simply where we are: here. An imaginative, lyrical, unforgettable picture book about the migrant experience through a child's eyes. When a little girl and her younger...

A line is thin. A line is narrow--curved like a worm, straight as an arrow. Squares, circles, triangles, and many more shapes abound in this lively book. With jaunty, rhyming text, young readers are invited to find different shapes on each busy, vibrant page....

Millions of Americans remember Dick and Jane (and Sally and Spot, too!). Now Dick and Jane and all their pals are back with revised editions of these classic readers for a whole new generation of readers to enjoy! Jump and Run Sally said, "Oh,...

"A gentle story of patience."--Horn Book (starred review)Caldecott Medal-winner Kevin Henkes's award-winning and bestselling mouse, Penny, stars in an irresistible story about anticipation, disappointment, and a brand-new sled. Told in five short chapters, Penny and Her Sled is perfect for reading alone, reading aloud,...

This bright and graphic shaped novelty book from bestselling creator Salina Yoon will delight young readers with its silly googly eye and shiny fabric ladybug wing Follow the adventures of a busy little ladybug flying about its day This interactive, ladybug-shaped board book features...

Favorite Bible characters and stories like Jesus, Moses, Noah and the ark, and David and Goliath come to life in this this jumbo coloring book featuring nearly 200 pages of large kid-friendly coloring images with bold, chunky outlines for little ones to color for...

Fans of the book-loving Lola from the Lola Reads series can now join her little brother Leo on his very own day-to-day activities and adventures. Leo loves to go to Baby Time with his mommy on Wednesdays. They sing songs. They play peekaboo. They...

Will Clifford and Emily Elizabeth win their race across Birdwell Island?Clifford and Emily Elizabeth are learning all about Mars When Emily Elizabeth and her friends read about the Red Planet, they think it sounds exactly like the red rocks down by the beach on...

The holidays are filled with joyful noise. But Christmas is sometimes wrapped in quiet: "Searching for presents quiet," "Gingerbread quiet," and "Hoping for a snow day quiet." Irresistibly cute, soft colored pencil illustrations of bunnies, owls, bears, and more paint a magical holiday picture...

In this lighthearted, funny follow-up to the previous Snowmen bestsellers, our young narrator dreams of a non-melting snowman friend who joins him for all of the year's events. They ride a roller coaster together, dive into a swimming pool in the summer, watch the...

The #1 New York Times bestselling Skippyjon Jones stars in his own playful fairy tale set in a winter snowscape Mirror mirror on the wall, who is the bravest Chihuahua of them all? Skippyjon Jones, the Siamese cat who thinks he's a dog While...

Anya's World Adventures was created to encourage children to learn about different cultures around the world. The main character, Anya, travels the world learning about people and cultures in different countries. With the help of Anya's magic globe (and a little imagination), young readers...

One small snowflake fluttering down-- That's all you need for a snowman. Or is it? In these pages, an exuberant crew is summoned to create a snowman of heroic proportions. Starting with the very first flake, Alice Schertle's clever and energetic rhyming text details...

Corduroy was first introduced to readers in 1968 and soon became a classic character. Everybody's favorite department store bear is having further adventures in a story about using your voice. Now available in Step into Reading, the premier reader line! When Lisa wants to...

Little One is so worried about going to sleep in the dark that...poof He becomes Little Worry In this calming, reassuring story about first feelings, little ones will be able to relate and learn what to do when they feel anxious or worried about...

For any child having trouble getting to sleep, the most lovable animal in the rain forest is here to help. One night at bedtime, Sloth wasn't sleepy. "What if I worry when I try to fall asleep?" Sloth said."Ah ... worries," Mama said. "We...

There's a big storm in Adventure Bay, and the PAW Patrol pups are on the way Join Chase, Skye, Marshall, and the rest of the pups as they answer the call for help. The book includes a pretend phone with 13 buttons that play...

Hi! I'm Daisy Dreamer and my totally true imaginary friend Posey invited me to his amazing world of make believe! Oh, and you're totally invited, too! Remember me? Daisy Dreamer? Of course you do, silly! And you remember my totally true imaginary friend, Posey,...

A charming set of twins make the most of their imaginations in this board book companion to Bathtime for Twins. Hooray We love to play What will we do today? The twins are ready for some fun Laugh along as these cheerful siblings make...

A celebration of the magical bonds that unite children! When her two big sisters embark on an adventure to explore a mysterious island, the youngest one doesn't want to be left behind. What shines through from this funny story's gut-wrenchingly scary beginning ("There was...

Pierre and Paul are back for another imaginative bilingual adventure Pierre and Paul are back for another adventure Pierre speaks French and Paul speaks English, but that doesn't stop them from being friends and exploring together. Today is garbage day, so the duo sets...

Inspired by a game she played with her own grandchild, the creator of Maisy brings her crayon-bright colors to a story that will have little monsters running for a listen. You be a monsterwho is green and scary, with sharp pointy teethand feet that...

Journey to the world of the hit preschool show from Fred Rogers Productions Donkey Hodie in this adorable board book shaped like the feisty Donkey Hodie herself! Meet Donkey Hodie in this bright and fun board book and explore her home of Someplace Else...