Imagination & Play - Kids Fiction

A young, Black girl looks into a mirror and imagines what it would take to create the perfect version of herself. Will her physical changes lead to the perfection she seeks, or will perfection find her in a more remarkable way?Author: William PerdueISBN-10: 1662925220ISBN-13:...

Why would a camel want to be a unicorn? Did she eat too many unicorn cupcakes? Did she read too many unicorn books? What could possibly be the problem? Come along on this fun and silly adventure and find out just why my camel...

"Enchantingly simple."--The Wall Street Journal"Brilliant."--The Horn Book (starred review)"Viewers will love playing seek and find."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)Caldecott Medal winner and #1 New York Times-bestselling author Kevin Henkes explores family, community, and belonging in this stunning board book. Brimming...

Sami has just arrived in a new country. The snow piled up outside his window is a mysterious and, frankly, chilly surprise Joy, his new neighbor, does not speak his language, but that does not stop them from communicating as Joy helps Sami overcome...

Here come the bookstore babies, ready to give you a tour of their favorite local shop. Spirited images pair with quirky text to introduce young readers to a group of smart, active, stylish, and just plain silly tots who love to explore their favorite...

Everybody wants to be a princess What could be better? In "Today Ella Will Be a Princess," one little heroine craves the royal treatment until she learns that princesses don't get to play in the mud. It's no contest--the tiara is abandoned in favor...

Spot the animals in this guessing-game board book featuring The Very Hungry Caterpillar Which animal has wrinkly gray skin and a long trunk? It's an elephant Try to guess which animal will appear on the next page from the colorful close-ups and clever clues...

After meeting a bevy of baby animals-- including a clever monkey, a sleepy leopard, and a dusty lion cub--the baby in this story discovers the most precious creature of all . . . itself, of course With an exuberant rhyming text by bestselling author...

A little boy flexes his ninja chops in this hilariously sweet adventure, written and illustrated by debut author Arree Chung. A ninja must be strong, courageous, and silent He creeps through the house on a secret mission. There may be obstacles But have no...

At the playground, at the pet store, on a car trip, or at home: Dick, Jane, and Sally always have fun. Will Dick get another dog? Will Sally finally win a game of hide-and-go-seek? And who are Dick and Jane's favorite friends? With short...

A hardcover Pete the Cat treasury with 5 complete books and more!Join Pete the Cat as he meets the new guy in town, sings "Five Little Ducks," and much more! This hardcover treasury is a wonderful introduction to the cool cat who keeps the...

Simon tries out to be on a bubble ball team with his sister in this third book in The Not-So-Tiny Tales of Simon Seahorse chapter book series. Bubble ball is the most popular sport in Coral Grove. And Simon's oldest sister, Kya, is really...

A girl, a flamingo, and a worried potato star in the third book in New York Times bestselling author Michael Ian Black and celebrated illustrator Debbie Ridpath Ohi's series about feelings--and why they're good, even when they feel bad. Potato is worried. About everything....

Susan Salidor's first book for young children is based on her song, I've Got Peace In My Fingers. The joyous, evocative pictures beautifully illustrate the idea that all of us, even the youngest among us, can be makers and messengers of peace. The book...

Between snowstorms, visiting relatives, and chocolate raisins, everything's piling up around Tom Gates in his sixth doodle-packed diary. Tom's hoping to be made a Star Pupil at school, but that means he needs to put more effort into his homework than his doodles. Easier...

This board book full of triangles and clever cut-outs is a wonderful way to introduce babies and toddlers to shapes.Is it a house? A sailboat? A hat or a flag? Read aloud and create a clever guessing game about shapes that will delight and...

It is Olivia's birthday, and when she blows out the candles on her cake and makes a wish, she gets exactly what she wanted--SNOW, SNOW, and MORE SNOW, even though it's summertime. All that snow leads to too much trouble, though, so Olivia's parents...

Barnabas loves helping his family. His "help" comes in the form of barking, tooting, and drooling. Barnabas' family; however, has had enough of his bad manners. Will obedience school change Barnabas' bad-mannered ways or will his family be forced to live with their bad-mannered...

Board Book edition. In this expanded version of the favorite nursery rhyme, Iza Trapani takes the earliest readers on a journey across the night sky. With playful verse and bright illustrations Iza Trapani introduces us to our irresistible young heroine as she wishes upon...

Trace the triangle, circle, and square--Look out for shapes everywhere! Explore the world of shapes in this trace-the-shape board book with filled with fun, interactive shapes by author/illustrator Jane Cabrera.Author: Jane CabreraISBN-10: 1499808992ISBN-13: 9781499808995Publisher: Little Bee BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/12/2019Pages: 18Format: Board BookWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 7.80h...

Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Raggedy Ann with this brand-new edition of the beloved classic stories written and illustrated by Johnny Gruelle! When Raggedy Ann arrived in Marcella's nursery, she quickly became the leader of all the dolls. Raggedy Ann always strives to be...

The spring in his step has got Mr. Bounce down. Can a pair of heavy boots help lift his spirits?Author: Roger HargreavesISBN-10: 0843175621ISBN-13: 9780843175622Publisher: Grosset & DunlapLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/24/2000Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.09lbsSize: 5.45h x 4.95w x 0.11dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.1Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower...

On the first day of school, new classmates are asked to share what they would most like to happen in the upcoming year. Some kids' hopes are familiar while others are off-the-wall. Whether it's looking good on picture day or skateboarding at school, everyone's...

Splat the Cat is excited to play games with his friends--until he loses every game Will Splat find a way to have fun?Author: Rob ScottonISBN-10: 0062090143ISBN-13: 9780062090140Publisher: HarperCollinsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/19/2012Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.16lbsSize: 8.63h x 6.05w x 0.24dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.8Point Value: 0.5Interest Level:...

"An engaging tale about canine skill sets and service dogs' training, with moments of comedy. " ---- Kirkus ReviewsThe book's gentle text and beautiful watercolors tell a tale of the wonders of imagination.Kirby, the puppy, must patiently wait for his daily walk. He stretches,...

The Sneaky Snow is about 3 young siblings who have the joy of discovering snow together and enjoying a day of fun outside. Rosalind Clinton, born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, is a Mother of one son and Grandmother of three beautiful grandchildren. Her...

The star of the bestselling Big Nate book series is back in another board book adventure for preschool-aged children. Big Nate doesn't want to take a nap. But once he does drift off to sleep, he's delighted to find his imagination can take him...

Eric Carle's classic tale Watch Out! A Giant! is now available as a board book with die-cut flaps throughout! For the first time, Eric Carle's imaginary adventure of two children escaping a giant through secret passageways, trapdoors, and underground tunnels is available in a...

Everybody wants to be a princess What could be better? In "Today Mackenzie Will Be a Princess," one little heroine craves the royal treatment until she learns that princesses don't get to play in the mud. It's no contest--the tiara is abandoned in favor...

In the eighteenth Heidi Heckelbeck adventure, Heidi is stuck between her two best friends who have turned into two worst enemies. And she'll need more than a little magic to bring them back together! Heidi learns that words can hurt when an embarrassing rumor...

It's all about baby in this sweet boxed set featuring four of your favorite Karen Katz lift-the-flap books! In these interactive books little ones can lift the flaps on each page to reveal anything from hidden ladybugs to adorable zoo animals to favorite bath...

Panda goes to Fox's house to play. But Panda has never been on a play date before. The two little animals overcome their shyness, share toys, play games, learn to eat their snacks with manners, and have a fun day they will never forget....

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...

Moonbear wishes for a dance with the moon in this charming reissue of a beloved classic by award-winning author and illustrator Frank Asch. Bear wants to dance with the moon. But he's not sure the moon will want to dance with him. Perhaps with...

Encourage creativity with this wildly entertaining picture book mash-up from the minds of Jon Scieszka and Mac Barnett. Alex has been given a saccharine, sappy, silly-sweet picture book about Birthday Bunny that his grandma found at a garage sale. Alex isn't interested--until he decides...

Fans of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will adore Kate Saunders's new middle-grade adventure that is "a whizz-pop chocolate romp" (Kirkus Reviews). Enter a world filled with magical chocolate, evil villains, and an adventure twins Lily and Oz never could have dreamed....

**Check out the Doug Unplugs animated series on Apple TV!** It's easy being a robot, if you play by all the rules--but when Doug gets curious, he decides to unplug and forge his own path. And he discovers a whole world of what's possible....

Playground antics have never been so much fun Young dinosaurs play together on the playground until one dinosaur gets angry and tries to ruin the game for everyone.This engaging tale is perfectly pitched for preschoolers and for fans of Byron Barton's Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs and...

Two Ballerinas dance on the pages of this charming story of ballet passion.Danika loves ballet. She translates each ordinary aspect of her life into a remarkable dance performance. Ballerina Konora (a professional ballerina) joins the fun with how-to instructions and photos for kids who...

"A tactile approach to exploring new worlds...A nice step-up once [babies] have grasped simple concepts and animals names." - Wall Street Journal When it comes to fun surprises and visual puzzles, once is never enough! You never know what you'll find when you turn...

A modern, summery spin on the classic The House That Jack Built, in which Lola's day at the beach leads to new friends and a giant sandcastle. Lola is building her dream sandcastle--one with a tall, tall tower and sea glass that sends signals...

Introduce your little ones to the power of imagination and the thrill of adventures, like exploring the jungle, from the comfort of their homes in both English and Spanish!Where does your imagination travel when you're bored and stuck inside? Milo, an energetic girl confined...

Mason and his little brother Avery share a special sibling bond. Small Steps is a glimpse into their everyday life. Mason is an intelligent five-year-old and Avery, a witty baby, fearlessly crawling into his brother's footsteps with a mind of his very own.These two...

The heartwarming friendship between a girl and the dog next door tenderly evokes the power of stories to bring--and keep--us together. Two houses stand side by side: one is home to a dog, the other to a young girl. Though a fence divides them,...

A boy is leaving for a mysterious journey that will take him to explore far away places. The only words describing these places, in this almost wordless book, are those of the maps that he draws. These fantastic and evocative places express all the...

Thanks to her wild head of hair, Malie gets all tangled up with an unexpected cast of characters in this funny, stylish twist of a tall tale. Malie is a little girl with huge, uncontrollable hair. And this morning, it seems wilder than ever....

Lucy sails across the sea, fixing and mending her small rickety raft, hoping to reach Far Away Island. But when a gigantic wave sweeps all the other children away, except Lucy, the Little Pirate Queen is determined to rescue everyone no matter what. "With...

From an Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award nominee comes a touching story of family, security, and loss.A young girl tells her mother about a passageway in their yard. Down this passageway, it is not cold, there is no danger, and nothing bad can ever happen--and...

(Bilingual English-Pashto edition) This is a delightful and humorous tale about a chicken who learns to speak as we do - with unexpected consequences. The surprising events that follow intrigue young children and, and at the same time, alert them in a very amusing...

The spirited itsy bitsy spider has captured the hearts of generations of children in the much-loved nursery rhyme. Now she's back--on a new magical journey Over 2.5 million copies in print This all-new adventure for the itsy bitsy spider has exciting encounters with a...