Imagination & Play - Kids Fiction

There's nothing like this book Bold, charming artwork enlivens a fun and clever game of compare-and-contrast for curious kids and puffin lovers alike. A puffin is an amazing creature. It's completely unique and one-of-akind. A ladder is nothing like a puffin. A house is...

We are amazing We can dance, dress up, sing and make music. There is nobody quite like us Enjoy the antics of this inclusive and diverse group of friends, as they celebrate the natural and boundless creativity to be found in every child. Focus:...

Ask any father, or any daughter--the relationship between dads and daughters is special, and vitally important. To a whole generation of filmgoers, Jeff Bridges is the Dude, but to a more important group of people he is Dad. The actor-musician-artist and one of his...

An afternoon in the playground introduces different kinds of walls: a brick wall to draw on with chalk, a water wall, and a climbing wall. What follows is a playful yet profound exploration of the many ways walls can divide us or bring us...

(Bilingual English-Arabic edition) In this amusing story, an old woman encounters an eagle for the first time. Perplexed by its unfamiliar appearance, she decides to change it to suit her own ideas of what a bird should look like. Her efforts mirror a common...

A younger sibling's curiosity about school opens up a world of possibilities in this ode to the great outdoors. Tomorrow is the first day of the new school year, and big sister Mona can't wait to go back. "What do you do at school?"...

A young girl and her grandmother celebrate their home and relationship in this magical story. Winner of the Parents' Choice Award! Come join Rosalba and her grandmother, her abuela, on a magical journey as they fly over the streets, sights, and people of New...

When a storm is raging, David and George are glad to be inside the house, snug and safe. In this spectacular picture book by Caldecott Honor recipient David Wisener, a fallen tree becomes the threshold to the limitless voyage of the imagination, which David...

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Wonderful Things You Will Be comes this companion to Dream Animals -- a celebration of the imagination of children dreaming both day and night Emily Winfield Martin shows readers that letting their imaginations run free...

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...

For fans of Clifford and Spot, welcome everybody's favorite little yellow puppy, Biscuit, in an I Can Read adventure Biscuit is excited to be at the ball game, but no dogs are allowed in the game itself. He doesn't just want to watch, though--Biscuit...

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!...

A whimsical and enchanting tale of leprechauns and their pots of gold.Author: Kayla FriendISBN-10: 1098011104ISBN-13: 9781098011109Publisher: Christian FaithLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/24/2021Pages: 28Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.21lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.08d

Learn how to focus on what makes you happy when you are scared with this 8x8 storybook based on the lyrics of the popular "What Makes Me Happy" song from the hit kids show CoComelon! Readers will love following along with JJ and his...

Five-year-old Max has a wild imagination, and the backyard at his new house holds many opportunities for fun. Day after day, Max goes on adventures. Everyday Max notices his neighbor, Ellie, looking through the window. Max wonders why Ellie only plays on her tablet....

Bananas in Your Ears is a celebration of a child's creative mind and the love and belonging that they can count on from their parents. Bananas in Your Ears takes young listeners and their adult readers on an interactive and playful fantasy of what...

A sly, hilarious, and bold picture book from debut creator Sabina Hahn about a fierce little girl who commandeers a rotting pineapple for a royal crown--perfect for fans of Eloise and Olivia.This misunderstood little girl is certain she's a princess--despite the protests of her...

Like most kids, Bear, the little boy on Oval Street, enjoys the wonder of bubbles. Whether they're in jars or cups, Bear's ability to see the magic of bubbles all around him has earned him the special title of The Bubble King.Written with playful...

Clap your hands for this jolly, Christmas-themed twist on the classic children's song "If You're Happy and You Know It"! If you're jolly and you know it, clap your hands! If you're jolly and you know it, clap your hands! If you're jolly and...

Why? Why? Why? asks Rabbit. Bear answers patiently . . . except sometimes, Bear just doesn't know why. Presenting a board book edition of Laura Vaccaro Seeger's acclaimed picture book. Two-time Caldecott and Geisel Honoree Laura Vaccaro Seeger tells a disarmingly simple story about...

What is a bridge? Rosa and her friends investigate, using critical thinking and the objects found on the beach around them. There are many kinds of bridges but not all of the ones they make are sturdy Can they apply what they have learned...

In this twenty-ninth Heidi Heckelbeck adventure, Heidi and her friends have a pool party When Heidi's swim team, the Little Mermaids, want to raise money for new swim caps and goggles, Heidi helps with the perfect idea: They should throw a pool party The...

Also available in Spanish as El globo grande y mojado A Parents Magazine Best Book of the Year. When her sister, Clemmie, refuses to play in the rain, Matilda wants to teach her the delights of a wet Saturday. They end up learning an...

Let's find out which toys Rosa and her friends are playing with today! An important series that celebrates inclusivity, promotes gender equality and embraces the uniqueness of every child.Author: Jessica SpanyolISBN-10: 1786281236ISBN-13: 9781786281234Publisher: Child's Play InternationalLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2018Pages: 14Format: Board BookWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 7.90h x...

Ellie the elephant and her parents have just moved, an experience that makes Ellie feel scared, sad, and sometimes even angry. Luckily, Ellie has the friendship and guidance of four magical friends, her emotional dragons Together, the dragons know just what to say when...

A young Supergirl fan faces her most elusive adversary - sleep As darkness falls, a young girl attempts to catch some Z's while DC Comics' SUPERGIRL tracks down an elusive enemy. With super hero traits, like BRAVERY, PATIENCE, and PERSISTENCE, they'll both turn sleepless...

If I Had a Horse is an inspiring picture book with simple text and gorgeous, impressionistic artwork from acclaimed author-illustrator Gianna Marino about a girl imagining what life would be like with a horse. Author: Gianna MarinoISBN-10: 1626729085ISBN-13: 9781626729087Publisher: Roaring Brook PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/30/2018Pages:...

One day at the basketball court, two kids, a familiar challenge--H.O.R.S.E.? But this isn't your grandmother's game of hoops. Not when a layup from the other side of the court, standing on one foot, with your eyes closed is just the warm-up. Around the...

"Once upon a time there was a little mouse house. It was like a doll's house, but not for dolls, for mice." Not proper mice, but a flannel He-Mouse and She-Mouse with beady eyes and bristle whiskers who stand quite still, propped on their...

Harriet Flores struggles with boredom and an unrequited crush while learning to manage her chronic illness through a long, hot, 1990s summer in Chicago. She uses her imagination to cope, which sometimes gets her into trouble, as she makes up fantastical fibs and wonders...

Emily finally convinces her parents to get a puppy--but soon realizes she's allergic! Can her friends help her figure out the perfect pet? Find out in this fifth book of the Craftily Ever After chapter book series. Emily is desperate to get a puppy....

A boy learns the secret to locating his missing stuffed bunny in this picture book about the extraordinary power of imagination, from the team behind the phenomenally bestselling The Secret. When Henry's beloved stuffed rabbit, Raspberry, goes missing, he enlists his whole family to...

This brightly colored BUGS boxed set from David A. Carter will include four mini pop-up books united by a first concept theme. Package includes: Colors, Opposites, Counting and Up & Down.Author: David A. CarterISBN-10: 1442429895ISBN-13: 9781442429895Publisher: Little SimonLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/20/2011Pages: 64Format: Boxed SetWeight: 0.95lbsSize:...

Henry wants to read his book, but Puppy Mudge has other ideas. He wants to play Henry really wants to read, but how can he resist his big playful puppy?Author: Cynthia RylantISBN-10: 1416915567ISBN-13: 9781416915560Publisher: Simon SpotlightLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2006Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.14lbsSize: 9.50h x 4.22w...

Two woodland friends spot a mysterious pile of snow decked out with funny objects which they put to use in unintended and highly original ways, proving that things are what you make of them One morning, a squirrel and a chipmunk find the oddest...

All dogs are special. However, in the woods by Blue Marsh Lake lives a beautiful, unique, cuddly dog who is one-of-a-kind. Dance, play, and sing along with The Amazing Aida Bella, a fun-loving, cuddly, agility dog who loves children.The Amazing Aida Bella was born...

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...

Gus's workshop is chock-full of odds and ends. When his friend Rico comes over with a problem--his scooter seat is way too small for a rhino--Gus finds just the thing to fix it. One by one Gus's friends bring him their vehicles and Gus...

"A small child muses about the future as Mom guides the bedtime routine...Winning text and illustrations for bedtime." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "The whimsical pictures fill every page with happiness and variety as Chen presents exuberant ideas for the big dreams and wishes of...

Eloise has been delighting readers for more than sixty years--though she's still not a day over six. Celebrate with the original classic storybook that now comes with a CD narrated by the brilliant Bernadette Peters! Eloise is a very special little girl who lives...

On the brink of war, the fates of both Artimé and Quill are at stake in book six of the New York Times bestselling Unwanteds series, which Kirkus Reviews called "The Hunger Games meets Harry Potter." Alex and Aaron Stowe are at a crossroads....

From Sherri Duskey Rinker, the blockbuster New York Times bestselling author of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, and A. N. Kang, the acclaimed illustrator of Papillon: The Very Fluffy Kitty, comes the perfect graduation book for fans of The Wonderful Things You Will Be.Loudly and...

A vibrant picture book featuring an irrepressible new character--perfect for fans of The Dot and Beautiful Oops --from acclaimed illustrator Julia Denos. In a place where color ran wild, there lived a girl who was wilder still. Her name was Swatch, and color was...

"As brilliant as can be."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"A simple but thought-provoking story."--Booklist (starred review)"Endearing."--Horn Book (starred review)"A must-have for all collections."--School Library Journal (starred review)A sun. A flower. And a lion. With three visual motifs, three colors, and fewer than 200 words, renowned Caldecott...

From acclaimed author Linda Ashman and illustrator Eve Coy comes I Like This, You Like That, a joyful picture book about making new friends and finding common ground. We're opposites! / You're right--we are. Like big and small. / Like near and far. But...

★ "[An] endearing tribute to sibling interactions and affection."--Kirkus, STARRED review From the New York Times best-selling illustrator of Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site and Stick and Stone comes a sweetly humorous celebration of the love between siblings and the power of imagination. In this...

An exasperated mother sends her boisterous children outside--but their games take them further than she could have imagined! Brother and sister soon leave their garden behind, venturing through breathtaking landscapes, crossing deserts, climbing mountains, sailing the seas, and exploring jungles. Along the way, they...

Another laugh-out-loud book from the author of The Paper Bag Princess Brigid really, really loves markers. She convinces her mom to buy a new set of five hundred washable coloring markers, then five hundred coloring markers that smell, then five super-indelible-never-come-off-till-you're-dead-and-maybe-even-later coloring markers. Which...

An exciting story of self-discovery from Leanne Shirtliffe (of the humor blog IronicMom), with fun, colorful illustrations takes children on a journey to find their true identity and to celebrate who they are--name and all. Who am I? It's a question a lot of...

We're going on a lion hunt. Time to put on your safari hats, says a teacher before leading her class on an exciting imaginary journey. Off they go! They slosh through mud, splish-splash through rivers, swish through grass, and finally come face to face...