Imagination & Play - Kids Fiction

(Bilingual English-Dari edition) A young fox's ingenuity and perseverance enable it to escape from a clever trap set by a man. This engaging story can inspire children to face challenges directly and to overcome obstacles in their path - and even to make use...

(Bilingual English-Pashto edition) This story tells how a woman loses an apple down a hole in the ground and then makes a series of attempts to retrieve it. Children love chanting the action sequence of this cumulative tale from memory, but when the plot...

A Bank Street College Best Children's BookA book to inspire children to look for treasures in the great outdoors, where everyday objects take on new, magical meanings with a little imagination. "Alive with modest wonder--a treasure."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Little Bear is a treasure finder....

When you make a mistake--a big mistake, a HUGE mistake--it can weigh you down or even swallow you whole As one kid finds herself swept away by her whale of a mistake, she takes readers along on a journey of emotions. When the girl...

An enchanting picture book about the magic of books and reading While their parents are sleeping in, a young bookworm sneaks out of bed with one goal in mind: to spend the day reading. The Reader is a whimsically illustrated love letter to books....

Jack is excited that another boy is coming over to play. Then he finds out the other boy is a little toddler - a baby Jack imagines doing all sorts of wild and fun things with the toddler, but his mother tells him why...

On a boring day, on a dull street, Sebastian sat high atop his roof--something he was never supposed to do. When he launched himself into the air in his balloon made of Grandma's afghans and patchwork quilts, his journey took on a life of...

A new generation of children love Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, inspired by the classic series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood! Join Daniel Tiger for another adorable adventure in this sturdy board book based on a special episode of Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood! Lots of Daniel's friends look different...

In a sweet rhyming ode to unconditional love, debut author Kate Dopirak celebrates the silly ups and downs of life with a little one. Introducing an adorable fox family, where the older brother is sweet...and a bit of a stinker. But whether he gets...

Celebrate Christmas with this oversize lap edition of Karen Katz's Where Is Baby's Christmas Present? Karen Katz's bestselling lift-the-flap Christmas board book is back in an all-new oversize edition. Baby is looking everywhere for the Christmas present--but where can it be? Little ones will...

When Flinn discovers a pirate hiding in the school supply closet, it's all aboard, me hearties, for a real live pirate adventure Captain Stubble needs Flinn's help to find his stolen ship, but there are some mean pirate dinosaurs on the loose, and Flinn...

Princess Cupcake Jones loves exploring her mom's closet and trying on shoes. In the closet she finds herself in a transforming make-believe world of fun. When Cupcake discovers a special box that she hasn't seen before, curiosity propels her to explore what lies within...

"Pinkwater works narrative magic within the grammatical confines of the early reader format." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) With signature wit and whimsy, the inimitable Daniel Pinkwater introduces an eccentric, endearing babysitter every child will wish they could have. Welcome to the world of...

Kids are learning to read with Rocket! Tad Hills, the #1 New York Times bestselling author is back with another Level 1 Step into Reading story about the beloved dog Rocket, this time about making the most of a rainy day. Don't miss the...

Readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peterrific on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific Come along on a playdate with Pinkalicious and her new friend, Rose, in this Pinkalicious I Can Read story from #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann...

Howard is the youngest member of his family. The rest of his family LOVES sports. It seems like every night, Howard gets dragged to some sporting event to watch his siblings play. Luckily, Howard doesn't watch, he heads down to the dark area underneath...

An accordion-shaped board book created specifically for tummy time for babies--and families--who love nature! This wordless accordion-shaped board book is filled with twenty different nature scenes drawn in bold black-and-white art, perfect for a baby's developing mind. The book is meant to stand up...

Let's count to 10! This book is perfect for beginner readers and children who are learning how to count. Numbers are displayed on each page and readers can count the scoops of ice cream as they go along. Numbers and counting are so much...

Every Child Can be a Reading Star When a little girl finds a little ball, she goes on a little quest to find the right owner. Will she find the person who owns the ball? This sweet story features a multicultural playground setting and...

One night under the acacia trees, Kibo writes a story about home. His neighbor Naki reads his words, binds them into a book, and brings it to the city. There Camilo devours Kibo's story, remembering his childhood in the savannah. The next day he...

Draw the Line is a powerful picture book about forgiveness from Kathryn Otoshi, author of the bestselling book One. When two boys draw their own lines and realize they can connect them together--magic happens But a misstep causes their lines to get crossed. Push...

Papa surprises Ana & Andrew with a day trip to Harlem in New York City They visit places where famous African American artists lived, wrote, and played during the Harlem Renaissance. On the way home, they make some art of their own Aligned to...

The paperback edition of the award-winning hide-and-seek picture book exploring the wild animals of winter. In this deceptively simple children's picture book, a pair of award-winning storytellers share the joys of winter. A lyrical prose poem, The Snow Knows introduces readers of all ages...

Get ready for a smile and a laugh! The master of board books, Yusuke Yonetzu, creates a guessing game that delivers a delightful surprise and a smiling face on every page.Babies and toddlers will be delighted to see how simple shapes can turn into...

(Bilingual English-Dari 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...

(Bilingual English-Pashto edition) When a boy visits another village, he is amazed to find the people terrified of something that - just because they have not seen it before - they mistake for a terrible, dangerous animal. Using his own knowledge and by demonstration,...

Meet Zoe & Star, two adventurous girls 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.Author: Crystal Swain-BatesISBN-10: 1939509009ISBN-13: 9781939509000Publisher: Goldest Karat PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/15/2013Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 11.00h...

What will Clive be today? Follow Clive and his friends as they explore the many things a waiter does in a day. Role-play is crucial to a child's positive development, boosting language and social skills, and building self-confidence. This humorous and caring interaction of...

Unique Gift Book - You can hand sign the Cover ♥♥♥Hilarious Wordplay and Laughs Guaranteed✓ Great Gift ★ Family Friendly ★ Age-appropriate One-liners for Kids age 7!Check out the reviews - 7 Year old boys & girls will Love it!This fun, clean joke book...

This delightful picture book featuring two little pigs and the treasure that washes up on the beach will entertain waves of readers! Fergus and his little brother, Dink, love collecting the treasures that wash up on the beach, especially if it means that Fergus...

Take a journey to the bottom of the sea with the gentle merman farmer who tends fanciful fields of sea cucumbers and sea beans with the help of his two seahorses. He must defend his cowfish and sea hens from fierce sea lions and...

A Japanese American girl grows creatively and, with perseverance, masters the art of making an origami butterfly. Includes instructions.Kiri loves to make things. When she receives an origami set for her birthday, she can't wait to try making a butterfly, just like the one...

Goose and Bear are back in this classic friendship story about choosing one friend over another. It's playtime! Bear and Goose are having fun. Then Little Fox joins in - and somebody gets left out. Feelings are bound to get hurt. But as this...

Follow along as two ragtag, everyday super heroes don capes to play in the mud, save their stuffed animals from certain peril, conquer the vegetables at dinner, and overcome darkness at night. Are super heroes always brave and daring? We're brave and bold and...

Butterflies can fly. Can a cat do that? Find out in this Ready-to-Go Ready-to-Read filled with Eric Carle's iconic art style. Perfect for kids at the beginning of their reading journeys, Can a Cat Do That? was written for children who have learned the...

Acclaimed author/illustrator Daniel Miyares returns to the sweet, nostalgic tone of his beloved illustrated book, Float, in this gorgeous, spare picture book about making a new friend. There's a new boy in the neighborhood, and he's up to something very curious. His next door...

This delightful picture book with Emily Gravett's signature twist ending sweetly depicts the relationship between a child and her beloved pet. Matilda is desperate to figure out what her cat will enjoy. She tries everything she can think of: climbing trees, playing with wool,...

Once upon a time, there was a frog who wanted to be a pirate...or a handsome prince...or anything aside from a small green frog, really. When he discovers a very mixed-up book of spells, he decides to take matters into his own hands. But...

From acclaimed author Linda Urban comes a younger middle-grade novel about the weekend adventures of a boy and his dad, who each see "home" in new ways as they adjust to divorce.Max and his dad love their weekends together. Weekends mean: pancakespizzaspy gamesdog walkingschool...

Mia and Tayja pretend to be princesses on a perilous journey, but there's one thing they don't have to pretend. They know in their hearts that they're real sisters despite being adopted. Playful and sweet, Real Sisters Pretend celebrates the wonderful variety of modern...

Explore life on the farm in this adorable interactive board book for babies and toddlers!Perfect for playtime, My Neighborhood Farm is a fun introduction to life on the farm. From the red barn to the farmhouse porch, meet all the adorable animals who live...

For many centuries, every dog has heard of the tale of a magical golden bone that is said to contain a mysterious and wonderous treasure. Some dogs have heard it is part of a huge treasure, filled with riches and diamonds and rubies galore....

In this twelfth Daisy Dreamer chapter book, Daisy can't find her imaginary friend, Posey Meet Daisy Dreamer. People call her the girl with her head in the clouds because she daydreams some of the time...or maybe most the time. She loves to write stories,...

(Bilingual English-Pashto edition) On the day a boy is born, his parents are visited by a wise man who tells them, "This is a very, very important boy, and I'm going to give him something marvelous one day, but I will have to give...

Fall has arrived Pippa and Pelle can't wait to play with their colorful kites. The wind blows their kites high into the sky and golden leaves swirl around their heads. What other adventures will the season bring? Daniela Drescher's unique illustration style will capture...

The bear went over the mountain, to see what he could see, hear what he could hear, smell what he could smell, touch what he could touch, and taste what he could taste; what a busy bear In this beautiful retelling of a classic...

Simple and evocative language and charming illustrations describe a girl's experience on a snowy day. In this gently rhyming board book, a young girl makes a snowman, sleds, and has other winter fun! Elizabeth Spurr and Manelle Oliphant together create a perfect sit-in-your-lap reading...

Another adventure begins in this book in the Stella and Sam series as the pair explores the wonders of the natural world. A vast luminous sky, the sun, the stars and the rising moon form the backdrop for their nocturnal expedition. As they encounter...

"Charming pairs of human and animal characters celebrate their similarities and differences...Entertaining."--Kirkus Reviews I am me, you are you.We're the same, but different too.There's something about each of us that makes us special. But while everyone is unique, we all have many things in...

What could be better (or worse) than a class trip? Tom's about to find out in this fifth wicked diary from his award-winning series. Since Tom forgets everything, it's not surprising that he forgot all about the trip he's supposed to go on with...