Imagination & Play - Kids Fiction

An encouraging story about following your heart and learning to trust your intuition. Just by taking a trip to the beach, and picking out a simple seashell, we see that we can begin to focus on our intuition and use it to guide us...

From Kazuno Kohara, creator of the New York Times Best Illustrated book Ghosts in the House! comes a beautiful book brimming with cozy charm. Perfect for bedtime reading, pay a visit to the Midnight Library where you can snuggle up for a nighttime story....

Set off on an adventure with I Can Carry My Handbag: With Play Pieces, an extraordinary children's board book that brings imagination to life. Designed for little explorers, this book is more than just reading; it's a gateway to a world of creativity and...

Michie has always loved animals and cannot wait to have a pet of her own. When she meets Vylette Bunny, her dreams become a reality. But will Michie be able to handle an adorable yet mischievous bunny with a strong mind of her own,...

Fred the Giant's off fishing today. But look! His GIANT PANTS are caught on the end of his hook! Follow Fred as he drags his giant pants all around town, scooping up a cat, the baker and all his cakes, a fire engine ....

It was just another morning on a beautiful spring day, only today, Will decided to wear his lucky blue socks with the rainbow stripes. Do you know what that means? It means Will's about to have an adventure! Who knows what it could be!...

You're invited to Hattie the rabbit's magic show! A lively, must-have read-aloud for preschooler story times from acclaimed author-illustrator Satoshi Kiramura. Abracadabra, katakurico! Oh, goodness! Out pops a cat from Hattie's magic hat. Can you guess what creature will appear from the magic hat...

Silly Kitty lives with his human, Emma. But when Emma is busy, Silly Kitty has to find things to do. Read about Silly Kitty's adventures on a windy day.Author: Nicola LopetzISBN-10: 1427158916ISBN-13: 9781427158918Publisher: Crabtree SeedlingsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2021Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.39lbsSize: 7.80h x 7.80w x...

There's a secret reason why Grandpa may be acting funny! He may have befriended a small, magical monster named Mr. All who helps him with his memories. Join Sally as she learns all about this new friend and how close he and her grandpa...

Let's explore a brand-new day From the birds singing in the morning, to the sleepy fireflies glowing at bedtime, there's so much to see and hear in this gentle book, all about celebrating the beauty of nature.Author: IgloobooksISBN-10: 1801086370ISBN-13: 9781801086370Publisher: Igloo BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/03/2021Pages:...

This captivating storybook treasury holds within its pages 11 delightful tales that will transport young readers to realms filled with wonder and imagination. From the whimsical adventures of a dinosaur fairy to the heartwarming story of a giant who longs to belong, and the...

How Steven the Bear invented S'mores is a fun camping story with Steven and his friends as they hike, camp, find animals, bird watch and, on this particular adventure, Steven accidentally invents the amazing treat of S'mores.Author: Scott HallISBN-10: 1631955012ISBN-13: 9781631955013Publisher: Morgan James KidsLanguage:...

Phil and his buddy, Puff, a stuffed puffin, do everything together. They hide and jump and crawl and growl! They wash and share and wiggle and giggle! Frida and her friend, Fox, a stuffed fox, do everything together, too. They love to play! But...

Standing there in the sun, Willy had a big idea. "What if I built a lake in my own backyard?" he pondered.How can having a big imagination get you into big trouble?Just ask Willy Nilly and discover the best series of picture books for...

Wonder Buddy and Super Earl come to the rescue when their new neighbors need help! The fifth installment of a charming and critically acclaimed series.When Wonder Buddy and Super Earl learn that the Evil Doctor Stinker is planning to shut down the only hamburger...

Rhyming couplets describe a day in the life of an energetic, little girl who stretches "like a cat" and hangs "like a bat," while the illustrations show both the child and the succession of imaginary animals she mimics. Her activities wind up with a...

What Esther loves the most, what she dreams about every night, is space. From the award-winning illustrator of Leap!, Bedtime 1, 2, 3, and The Snow Knows, Come Back to Earth, Esther! is a full-hearted celebration of a fun-loving, space-obsessed girl who wishes, more...

What kind of pet might the Tinklers get? The Tinklers are finally getting a pet! They have done a lot of hard things to show they're ready for one. They've eaten an extra bowl of ice cream every day, cleaned their teeth while hopping...

It was once again time for the annual Science Fair at East Creek Elementary School. Anna wasn't excited about the upcoming event because of the embarrassing projects she'd come up with during her 3rd and 4th grade years. This was her last year of...

An endearing board book with adorable babies on the go during the summer season. Spirited, rhyming text and colorful, graphic art reveal an energetic cast of babies having an action-packed day of play in the park on a cheerful summer day. Featuring diverse characters...

A fun and sweet story of a little boy's love for spring and his muddy adventures all the way . . . until the last raindrops fall. Author: Fran JanczakISBN-10: 1645380211ISBN-13: 9781645380214Publisher: Orange Hat PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/15/2019Pages: 28Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.19lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x...

A man named René floats through the world of his dreams and imagination, fulfilling his desire to become a painter--of apples and hats, apple hats, apple-these and apple-thats. In his paintings, leaves are lips, baguettes are noses, the right side is never up, and...

In every classroom, there is a person who cares about the way children learn, grow, and feel--the teacher The affirming verses and fanciful illustrations in A Teacher's Promise express what all teachers wish for the children they teach--that they develop self-confidence, perseverance, curiosity, and...

Lovely little picture book that focused on friendship and how you can make and be friends with a variety of different people/things - easy to follow and read. I can see everyone loving Little White Fish - highly recommended. -Donna's Book Blog Little White...

Pippa's wonderfully wild imagination is perfect for dreaming up wildly adorable creations. But at night, her imagination runs a little too wild. That's when the villains and monsters and beasts sneak out of her storybooks to scare her. Pippa tries everything: from night-lights to...

Bella, Emily, Maddie, and Sam decide to create their very own start-up--a lemonade stand --in this fifth book of the Craftily Ever After chapter book series. Bella, Emily, Maddie, and Sam have been hard at work in their craft studio--so busy in fact, that...

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

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

It's raining and Billy can't stand the thought of another boring indoor recess. So he convinces his buddies to sneak into the library for a Super Samurai Showdown--some imaginary play featuring gods, samurai, and huge stacks of books. No sooner have the gates of...

"Kids will love this tiny little protagonist who dares to dream big." --Booklist "The little narwhal from Strictly No Elephants gets her own story...Equally good as a stand-alone or for fans of the first book." --School Library Journal In this charming companion to the...

From Caldecott and Newbery Honoree, Tomie dePaola, and Emmy Award-winning writer for the Muppets Jim Lewis comes the first book in a brand-new easy-to-read picture book series about friendship. Andy is small. Sandy is tall. Andy is quiet. Sandy is LOUD. But when these...

This fresh, visually sophisticated follow-up to Who Done It? and Who What Where? tackles the topic of memory, as each page asks the reader to remember a detail about the characters featured on the page before. With die-cuts, clever folds, and imaginative illustrations, this...

Owen takes Rocky and Daisy to the new dog park in town, where they can run and play with other dog friends.Author: Mike Brownlow, Melinda Melton CrowISBN-10: 1434261182ISBN-13: 9781434261182Publisher: Stone Arch BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2013Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.17lbsSize: 8.22h x 5.93w x 0.09dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level:...

The adorable Rudy is back and busy finding a gift for Mom in this charming companion to Catch That Baby Little Rudy is determined to give Mom the best present ever--but nothing seems to be working His monstrous block tower topples, the floral bouquet...

Choo Choooooo! All aboard! Hold on to your pillow because the Goodnight Train is taking off. Roll that corner, rock that curve, and soar past mermaids, leaping sheep, and even ice-cream clouds. You won't want to miss a thing on this magical journey to...

Award-winning artist Wendell Minor celebrates America's love for giant pumpkins alongside famous American landmarks and landscapes Every year, giant pumpkin contests take place at fairs across the country--the 2012 record-holder weighed over a ton! The latest craze is to carve the most enormous pumpkins...

A heartfelt children's tale describing the beauty of friendship. Includes unreleased music from musician and producer Ikey Owens (Mars Volta, Jack White). Read The Magic of We, and your heart will expand with joy. -- Juan Alderete de la Pe a, The Mars Volta...

It's bedtime, but Sasha can't fall asleep because of the scary things she sees in her room. But she doesn't need to call her parents-- she's brave She's strong She's five Sasha has had Mama's stories and Papa's jokes and coffee kisses on both...

Like every other day, Brittany Backpack wakes up with a hunger for adventure. She sets out into her little town for a day of exciting possibilities with her backpack full of supplies. Many events unfold that ignite her curiosity and leave Brittany Backpack wondering...

"Mama, what are we gonna do TOMORROW?"The possibilities of tomorrow are endless!!Enjoyable, imaginative bedtime story for kids. Explores the never-ending possibilities of all the things tomorrow can bring with a playful child's imagination.Helps ease kids into bedtime, by teaching kids to look forward to...

Ukulele J's SONG TIME FUN, written by Jodie Rachman and illustrated by Aria Rose Lapides, is an interactive song and activity book designed for pre-k children. It's filled with original and traditional songs and suggested activities that inspire imagination. With the music recordings free...

Kassie The Koala is a baby koala with a dream to surf. But she fears the big swell on her home turf! Join Kassie and her Surf Island friends on a rhyming adventure. Full of kindness, courage and teamwork and lots of giggles along...

Identify and practice sight words in this jumbo coloring book featuring nearly 200 pages of large coloring images with bold, chunky outlines! Little ones can match words to pictures, draw, color, and more! Collect them all-more in the My First Big Book of Coloring...

Would you rather have a hose for a nose...or 26 toes? This hilarious book presents readers with side-splitting scenarios that make them choose between monster moms and dinosaur dads, crying your eyes out or laughing your head off, and ants in your pants or...

Spanish Language Edition of My Ball by Audrey Bea 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? Find out! This sweet story features a...

A humorous celebration of imagination and creativity that invites kids to create their own monster masterpieces with everyday materials. Perfect for art lovers of all ages! What's the SCARIEST, MEANEST, most TERRIBLE monster you can imagine? For one child, every proper monster means a...

WONDER THIS WONDER THAT... IT'S SO WONDERFUL TO WONDER AS A MATTER OF FACT!Willy's a wonderfully bright boy. Who thinks and wonders what things mean, or how they work the way they do? He thought if he wondered long and hard enough, soon he'd...

The Why Princess is a funny but relatable story about a six-year-old's wild imagination and the questions she asks. Children are pure and sometimes can have colourful imaginations. This story is sure to make you laugh, but I think that all moms can relate...

Unicorn Colors is for all unicorn lovers. Even ones that may prefer a green unicorn with army fatigue boots. This book promotes differences and embracing uniqueness. Unicorn Colors aims to show readers that it's okay to be themselves. It's a simple yet strong glimpse...

When is the last time you used your imagination?When you use your imagination, your thoughts can bring you to a cheerful place where you only think about good things and the wishes that are important to you. Paris DeFrenza-Israel, a 10-year-old little girl, hopes...