Imagination & Play - Kids Fiction

**** It's Music Time is an Independent Publishers Book Award Gold Medal Winner. ****About It's Music Time: What if you were taking a pleasant stroll through the forest only to find yourself in a magical wonderland where animals sing, dance, and musical notes float...

Someday I am going to be a great artist. Today I am off to help my dad paint the shed. It's hard to be content with the present moment when you are little. The future has infinitely more possibilities Here, the prolific and poetic...

What lies behind the sun, the moon, and the stars? Ida can't stop thinking about these and other very important questions. Then one night, a flying whale wakes her and takes her on an amazing journey--where some of her questions are answered and even...

Playtime, Mudge No one loves to play more than Henry's puppy, Mudge. And when Fluffy the cat joins Mudge for a play date, the games are just beginning. From running to hiding to climbing galore, these two just might prove that cats and dogs...

Edith, the doll featured in Dare Wright's best-selling "The Lonely Doll" book series, together with her friends, Mr. Bear and Little Bear, leave their city home for a vacation on Ocracoke Island in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Their summer is spent playing...

After their father reads them a story about lions, Elena and Isaac decide to become lions too. Growling their way through breakfast, and gnawing on "bones", they soon trot off to school. But it's only when one of their teacher decides to take both...

A stuffed buffalo, a plush stingray, and a plastic ball venture outdoors and discover snow for the very first time in this delightful wintry picture book. Lumphy, StingRay, and Plastic--the toys from the beloved chapter books Toys Go Out, Toy Dance Party, and Toys...

For the giggling masses who love Herv Tullet's Press Here, BJ Novak's The Book With No Pictures, and Bill Cotter's Don't Push the Button comes an interactive new series The Books That Drive Kids CRAZY series offers parents, teachers, and storytellers a hilarious script...

Harold's trek through the alphabet is now in board book format Go on an alphabet adventure from A to Z with Harold and his purple crayon This story of letters and imagination is now available as a board book--just the right size for little...

Join Pig and her friends in their latest adventure as they get ready to put on the best show ever From author-illustrator Emma J. Virj n comes another funny read-aloud with catchy, rhythmic text and big, bold illustrations.What this story needs is a pig...

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you were to go a different way than you usually do? Does your adventurous side ever come out to play? Where would you go if you decided to try someplace new? Mr. Rick has found a...

This enchanting picture book about a map-making boy who is stumped when a girl asks him for a map of the "perfect place" helps readers appreciate the charms of their own neighborhood--and even shows them how to make a map of it! The Mapmaker...

The Classic Nursery Rhyme Gets an Upgrade! Play pat-a-cake with new verses and cheerful illustrations in this new picture book. Each verse introduces new characters like Pat a Cake Farmer Jane, Dinosaur, Kitty Cat and Choo-Choo Train and breathes new fun into the classic...

Introducing The Color Factory and The Black and White Factory Two-In-One, an interactive and entertaining two-in-one picture book in the vein of Hervé Tullet's Press Here and Mix It Up! Welcome to the Color Factory! Penguin, zebra, and panda want to show you all...

Can you guess what baby wants when playful, hungry, or tired? Spin the wheel to find out in this spirited and interactive novelty board book with a turn-wheel on every page! What does baby want? It's a question every new parent wonders about their...

Sashay into the world of Angelina Ballerina with these six 8x8 storybooks all together in one adorable carry-along paperback boxed set with foil on the cover! Read about Angelina practicing new ballet steps in Miss Lilly's class, Angelina's book of ballet dreams, the time...

A loving mama has fun sharing the various animals her growing child resembles, in this delightful companion to Bunny Roo, I Love You. When you touched the water, you squawked and splashed.I thought you'd become a duckling, so I jumped in to play with...

If you're feeling sad, cheer up! This amusing and imaginative lift-the-flap book guaranteed to bring a smile to a teary face.You've found the perfect book to put a smile on your face and turn a frown upside-down. Look at the rainbow of colors on...

For fans of Press Here, this new interactive picture book line invites readers to touch and move and play with the book. Hello, friend It's time to play We're taking care of pets today. There are lots of ways little hands can care for...

Harry is a little boy with a big imagination. One day, a simple game of "don't step on the hot lava" turns into a adventure he'll never forget This children's picture book features the iconic art of Chris Robertson and has fun simple text...

Winner of the Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Award Stella and her little brother, Sam, are spending the day playing in the snow. The forest, snowballs, snow angels and the mysterious white stuff itself provide fuel for Sam's questions and Stella's answers as they discover the world...

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

Celebrate endless love and dreaming big in this empowering board book from USA Today bestselling author Sandra Magsamen, the perfect graduation gift!Shower your little one with words of hope, inspiration, love, and acceptance in this encouragement book for babies and toddlers! Bursting with lively...

"I don't need paint or paper. I can make art anywhere. My imagination is all I need." This appealing book inspires kids to create their own anywhere art! In spare, delightful text and illustrations, an exuberant young artist looks deeply at the world around...

Octopus loves living on the busy reef under the sea. From her cozy cave, she can see clown fish, and sea turtles, and little butterflies swimming by. She especially loves watching the seahorses having fun, wiggling and twirling. Sometimes she will play with them,...

This clever companion to This Is a Ball and Did You Take the B from My _ook? is the perfect read-aloud for the giggling masses who love Herv Tullet's Press Here, Lane Smith's It's a Book , and BJ Novak's The Book With No...

My Muddy Puddle is a children's rhyming book that follows a child's love of playing in muddy puddles. When the rain dries up, the puddles go away, and there's nothing else she wants to do. Using basic language, repetition, sight words, and beautiful illustrations,...

The Classic Nursery Rhyme Gets an Upgrade! Play pat-a-cake with new verses and cheerful illustrations in this new picture book. Each verse introduces new characters like Pat a Cake Farmer Jane, Dinosaur, Kitty Cat and Choo-Choo Train and breathes new fun into the classic...

Super Mom is off to the rescue in this fun board book that includes a 3D die-cut on the cover with shiny foil! My mom is extra ordinary just like me and you, but she's got a super-secret and special powers, too! Celebrate super...

A celebration of the special connection that exists between a young child and their comfort stuffed animal. Follow a little boy as he gradually outgrows the need for the constant presence for his comforting companion--a stuffed green dinosaur. But as the stuffed animal narrates,...

This board book full of circles and clever cut-outs is a wonderful way to introduce babies and toddlers to shapes. Is it a balloon? An apple? A piece of candy or a flower? Read aloud and create a clever guessing game about shapes that...

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....

Adorable babies are on the go during the summer season in this endearing board book. Spirited, rhyming text and colorful, graphic art introduce an energetic cast of babies having an action-packed day of play in the park on a cheerful summer day. Featuring diverse...

Elisa Kleven's beloved little blue crocodile, Ernst, stars in this story about two brothers. While sensible Sol collects things like feathers and shells, Ernst has a more whimsical approach: He wants to collect puddles and all they reflect--clouds, stripes, colors, and stars. Ernst's imagination...

In a pair of bright lift-the-flap books full of animals, author-illustrator Petr Hor cek gets little ones thinking with simple questions and easy concepts. Who is sleeping in the tree? Who is sleeping under the leaf? What about in the river? Children can say...

Up and out of your chairs! Move and Stomp with this fun interactive book for children!."If read with the right amount of verve (and it's hard not to), this book should spice up storytimes." -Kirkus ReviewsThis jacketed hardcover picture book encourages body movement. Readers...

Good Grief! Charlie Brown's kite is stuck in a tree in this charming 8x8 storybook based on the beloved Peanuts! It's a beautiful day to fly a kite, so Charlie Brown decides to give it a shot. His kite catches a nice gust of...

David A. Carter's bestselling Bugs appear in every hue in this pop-up book focused on the first concept of colorAuthor: David A. CarterISBN-10: 1442408308ISBN-13: 9781442408302Publisher: Little SimonLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/21/2010Pages: 16Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 8.30h x 6.00w x 0.70dReview Citation(s): Publishers Weekly 11/08/2010

Race to the top of the coconut tree with this delightful alphabet rhyme from the creators of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. A told B, and B told C, "I'll meet you at the top of the coconut tree." So begins the lively alphabet rhyme...

Welcome back to the world's most whimsical way to learn about technology and coding in Hello Ruby: Expedition to the Internet, as Linda Liukas, a programming superstar, teaches kids all about the internet through storytelling and imaginative activities. What exactly is the Internet? Is...

Did you know that even aliens have a hard time going to bed?Blue, an alien from outer space, may make a great friend, but he's not very good at going to bed. It takes patience and some bedtime tricks to get this alien to...

In this perfect gift for grandparents and grandchildren alike, a loving child reveals the truth behind assumptions that old people just aren't any fun. Grandparents are slow. Grandparents are scared of new things. And grandparents definitely don't dance -- right? A simple, playful storyline...

Since Raggedy Andy first appeared in print in 1920, he has delighted millions of readers with his adventurous spirit and compassionate nature. Now he returns to captivate a new generation in this carefully produced reissue, which restores the book to its original appearance.All the...

Hitty is a doll of great charm and character. It is indeed a privilege to publish her memoirs, which, besides being full of the most thrilling adventures on land and sea, also reveal her delightful personality. One glance at her portrait will show that...

A boy and his older brother hatch a plan to return to the moon for the fourth time in their homemade rocket. This time, they're going to build something extra-special. Using a bunch of "junk" their mom left in a heap by the back...

Oh, boy Oh, boy A lively kitten is full of joy until she takes a tumble. Can a little comfort from someone special help her feel happy again? A bouncy kitten loves to play. She scampers from the bed where her mother sleeps. She...

Bunnies and foxes learn to count as they play hide-and-seek in this delightful picture book from the author of Everybunny Dance! and Follow Me!, which School Library Journal called "a winsome selection suitable for storytime." Take your places, everyone. Ready or not, here we...

Kids will love playing peek-a-boo with a little girl in this cute book! Peek-a-boo baby, peek-a-boo you! Kitty's playing peek-a-boo, why don't you play too? Join in the fun with curious Kitty and see who's hiding behind the cut-out holes. A pair of eyes...

What would you do if you were the moon? Do you think you would rest quietly in the night sky? Oh, no. The moon does so much more than you might imagine It spins like a twilight ballerina, plays tug-of-war with the ocean, and...

Stella and her little brother are spending the day at the sea. Stella has been to the sea before and knows all its secrets, but Sam has many questions: "Does a catfish purr? Does a seahorse gallop?" Stella has an answer for them all....