Imagination & Play - Kids Fiction

Silly Kitty lives with his human, Emma. But when Emma is busy, Silly Kitty has to find things to do. Find out what Silly Kitty does on a rainy day.Author: Nicola LopetzISBN-10: 1427158673ISBN-13: 9781427158673Publisher: Crabtree SeedlingsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2021Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 8.10h x 8.00w...

A delightful and magical story for unicorn lovers ages 4 years and up. Can you ever catch a unicorn? They're hard to find and very shy. Sometimes they hide in the forests and come out at just the right time. If you're lucky, you...

In this picture book anthology of four mostly wordless stories, every character is colorful and cool, and every page is an adventure! For fans of Narwhal and Jelly. In Tim's world, cats can paint on the ceiling and a cheerful porcine couple can wait...

A Dude in peril? Operation Destiny is a go Five 5th-grade friends swing into action and Sherwood heights will never be the same Middle-grade readers love the zany, action-packed, adventure A ninja stealth picnic? Supervillain jail? Zombie apocalypse anyone? The Dudes are on a...

Every day is an adventure with Isabella An everyday visit to the library becomes an unexpected adventure through the pages of classic children's book favorites Like Goldilocks, Isabella searches for a book that is juuust right.Should she host a silly tea party in Wonderland...

A big-hearted bird, who loves to find things and loves to help, gets tripped up by homonyms and gets everything wrong Will she ever get it right? Then the bird's friends take a second look at the goofed gifts and realize that, with a...

All year, Hillel builds treehouses and forts. His structures--in the backyard, under the stairs and even in the living room--can get in the way when the family is busy with holiday preparations. As the Jewish holidays come and go throughout the year, Hillel can't...

Jean E. Pendziwol's newest picture book is a lyrical meditation on nature and hope. The child in this story observes the sun by playing with her shadow, though sometimes it disappears. She listens to the wind tell stories, even when it howls like wolves....

Zip the unlucky magician is the star of another hilarious story in the third book in the Adventures of Zip Ready-to-Go series from author-illustrator David Milgrim, two-time Theodor Seuss Geisel Honoree It's time for Zip to come in after a long day of playing....

It's time for a Jurassic adventure (and Triassic and Cretaceous too ) in this roar-some novelty book title, perfect for interactive and creative play. From a greedy T. rex to a flying pterosaur on the hunt for his next meal, children will love spotting...

(Bilingual English-Dari edition) Fatima is a young woman whose life seems beset by one disaster after another. Setting forth on a journey from her home in the West, she is shipwrecked and cast ashore alone near Alexandria, Egypt. Adopted by a local family of...

New York Times Notable Children's Books of 2017 New York Times Best Bedtime Stories of 2019 When you go off to sleep, your toys go out to play! After a long day of jumping in leaves and reading her favorite books, this little girl...

Tired of the lack of diversity in children's coloring books? Meet Cody & Jay, two adventurous boys who just love to have fun Follow them throughout over 40 fun-filled coloring and activity pages that inspire creativity, promote self-confidence, and celebrate diversity. Activity pages include...

Fall leaves and pumpkins are everywhere. Carlos and Carmen are making plans to be in the costume contest. They both want to win, but neither of them wants the other to lose. It's a problem. A prize-winning problem But with an old shirt, a...

Life is more fun when you're a tiger like me A little boy--um, no, a tiger --tells us all about what he gets up to on an ordinary day: how he wakes up in his tiger den, what he eats for breakfast at his...

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...

From Caldecott and Newbery Honoree Tomie dePaola and Emmy Award-winning writer for the Muppets Jim Lewis comes the second book in an easy-to-read picture book series about friendship. Andy is small. Sandy is tall. Andy is quiet. Sandy is LOUD. Andy and Sandy may...

Baby Bear's father helps him feel better after a scary dream in this reissue of a classic picture book from celebrated and award-winning author and illustrator Frank Asch. Baby Bear and his parents are having a sleepover at his grandparent's house when he hears...

"The rhythmic, onomatopoeic text dances across exuberant watercolors with lots of movement. This celebration of a child's agency in choosing a means of artistic expression strikes just the right note." --Kirkus "A delightful offering for reading aloud, especially during music-themed storytimes."--School Library Journal From...

An entertaining and moving tribute to big brothers by the author/illustrator of Meet Me at the Moon and Following Papa's Song. Continuing her picture book stories about family relationships, Gianna Marino introduces Little Giraffe, who adores her big brother. Set in a stunning African...

The perfect read-aloud for the giggling masses who love Hervé Tullet's Press Here, Lane Smith's It's a Book!, and BJ Novak's The Book With No Pictures! The Books That Drive Kids CRAZY! series offers parents, teachers, and storytellers a hilarious script for fun reading...

Joseph does not like his chore of pulling weeds in his mother's flower garden, so he does not do a good job of weeding. A sword fight leads to Joseph and his neighbor, Russell, being transported to Roseland a land of walking and talking...

Have you ever wondered where you go when you close your eyes and fall asleep? Where Do You Go When You Dream? brings a world of dreams to life. A world where you can travel in a spaceship or swing from trees with monkeys!...

Being Grace: Bunnies on a Trolley is the 2nd book in the Being Grace series. In Bunnies on a Trolley, Grace, the story's clever and imaginative protagonist, envisions herself as the whimsical conductor of a trolley who transports bunnies, and sometimes other animals, to...

The students in Mrs. Black's class all love gym day with Mr. Mesey! After bringing the students to the gym, Mr. Mesey sets down a mysterious magical bag with Magic Rags inside. Are the rags and the bag really magic? Read on and find...

London and Finn are two mischievous young siblings who embark on all kinds of adventures together in their day to day life. Each story about these two children involves the learning of a Bible verse as it applies to the trouble they get themselves...

"A ­wonderfully pleasing picture book that could be used in a preschool sessions ­covering the seasons." - School Library Journal Below the ground, five friends--a grub, a beetle, two worms, and a caterpillar--are settling in for the winter. But what will they do all...

Celebrate time spent together in this board book adaptation of 100 Things I Love to Do with You Smell roses Rub noses Make faces Run races From the beloved author of Things That Make Me Happy comes a delightful collection of things to share...

"Fans will be begging for more." - Horn Book Magazine"The charm is infectious."-- New York Times From Newbery-award winning author Patricia MacLachlan comes the second book in the delightful Barkus series. Now in paperback! The lovable Barkus and his lucky young owner romp through...

(Bilingual English-Dari edition) When a good-natured lion, king of all the animals, sees his reflection in a pool of water for the first time, he gasps at the fierce creature staring back at him and is too frightened to drink - until, finally, he...

(Bilingual English-Pashto edition) This timeless story has entertained people all over the world for hundreds of years. When a stranger who has been traveling for many days stops at the home of a young couple to ask for a glass of water and a...

Now an animated series on Disney Junior! The Chicken Squad is back for their fifth (mis)adventure in this "lip-bitingly funny" (School Library Journal) chapter book from the bestselling author of Click, Clack, Moo and The Trouble with Chickens. The Chicken Squad prides themselves on...

Everybody wants to be a princess What could be better? In "Today Lillian 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...

Max, a tiny speed racer, is off on the adventure of a lifetime in this adorable new picture book that proves all you need for a big adventure is a little imagination. As soon as Max has finished cleaning his room, he's off racing...

In this deceptively simple storybook from award-winning author-illustrator Lizi Boyd, readers will delight in following a note's unexpected journey and encountering a cast of charming characters along the way. The spare text is filled with the kind of repetition and rhythm that make for...

There's more to this museum than meets the eye This is the wonderfully wacky world of celebrated international author-illustrator team Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaud, the duo behind Junior Library Guild selections I Didn't Do My Homework Because . . . , The Truth...

The mother of invention is right at your fingertips Ten knuckles, two thumbs, two flat palms, and all those fingers--but our hands can be so much more. They were once the first pair of earmuffs, a primitive sun visor, and a convenient set of...

It is wintertime and the Ant Hill kids are enjoying a snow day They count snowflakes, throw snowballs -- and make snow ants But most exciting of all, they plan to go sledding How many ants can they fit on a sled? And just...

Bumble and Bee are ready to PLAY! Will Froggy join their fun and games?Pick a book. Grow a Reader!"This rollicking collection... will have children giggling and enjoying reading success. " -- Kirkus ReviewThis series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at...

A memorable collection of weather sayings, beautifully arranged in story form and illustrated by renowned paper artist Elly MacKay. Red sky at night, sailor's delight. And, the next morning, when the dew is on the grass, no rain will come to pass. These are...

Middle-school comedian, homework dodger, rock-star wannabe, master doodler--Tom Gates is back with two more episodes full of visual humor and kid appeal.Things are looking up for Tom Gates. The school dance is coming up, and his birthday, too What could possibly put him in...

What are you able to build with your blocks? Renowned illustrator Daniel Kirk has joined his "blocks" -- in this case, bright colors, bold shapes, and retro style -- with Robert Louis Stevenson's classic poem to construct a nostalgic yet exuberant celebration of fun...

* Caldecott Medal Winner * ALA Notable Book * The classic Caldecott Medal-winning picture book about a neighborhood transformed by a delightful snowfall, from the legendary picture book duo Alvin Tresselt and Roger Duvoisin. When the first flakes fell from the grey sky, the...

*** #1 Amazon Bestseller ***** Four starred reviews *** A Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of 2019 *From Ruth Krauss, the celebrated children's book author of The Carrot Seed and A Hole Is to Dig, comes this never-before-published book of witty one-liners--brought to life...

Join Splat the Cat in New York Times bestselling author-artist Rob Scotton's Splat the Cat and the Snowy Day Surprise. When Splat wakes up to learn that today is a snow day, he's superexcited about all the things he and Seymour are going to...

"Where will your imagination take you?" When a young girl finds a very special green umbrella in a thrift shop, she soon finds a world of adventure at her fingertips. But as she grows older, the magical umbrella and its wonders are put away...

A plucky and self-determined girl confronts an unexpected houseguest in this imaginative tale reminiscent of Roald Dahl and Maurice Sendak. Since her parents are ogres of the worst kind, Clementine is rather relieved when her mother is snatched by dragons and her father is...

Explore the world with Little Puppy this adorable interactive board book featuring sliders that allow readers to literally play with the illustrations!There is so much for children to discover in this interactive board book. With sliders that hide and reveal pieces of the illustrations,...

An irresistible photographic story featuring wild squirrels in homemade miniature domestic settings -- taking a bath, doing laundry, and barbecuing -- will surprise and amuse readers and animal lovers of all ages! Adorable squirrels as you've never seen them! You may think you know...

It's a scorcher and Barnabas can't take it. Seeking relief from the heat, Barnabas and his family decide to head to the beach to cool off. Upon arriving, Barnabas realizes there's more to offer than just relief from the heat. Will Barnabas and his...