Imagination & Play - Kids Fiction

Have you ever wondered what an oak tree would say? Or how a fork would sing? Or perhaps what a furnace would eat? These questions and many more are posed, pondered, and beautifully paraded across the page in this charming poetry book about childhood...

Meet Rick, a dog who truly stands out from the pack. In a world where fitting in often seems like the norm, Rick grapples with the reality of feeling different. But as he encounters unique friends like a duck who avoids the water and...

Tiny Tantrum is the happiest girl around-as long as she's getting her own way! But when it's time to clean up, or take a bath, or put on her coat, she throws a terrible tantrum. Then one day, friendly monsters show up. Could they...

Allie can't wait to bring her frog in for show-and-tell. But then the frog disappears and she can't find him anywhere! Watchful readers will get the first and last laugh as they follow the mischievous frog in this playful, easy-to-read caper!FROM AMERICA'S MOST TRUSTED...

A Zoo Full of Rhymes is a collection of whimsical rhymes about creatures, familiar and unusual. When you come to this zoo, you will find exuberant, playful animals, birds, fish, and insects. You'll meet an agile agouti, learn where the dugong lives and discover...

A warm, wonderful picture book that gently reminds us of the importance of respecting our natural world and highlights the joys and rewards of helping others. Join a girl as she helps a mama and papa bird build a nest in her bathroom, hatch...

Husband-and-wife team Marie-Louise Gay and David Homel create a sequel to the enormously popular Travels with My Family and On the Road Again! -- but with a twist. This time Charlie and his family stay home, and find adventure in their own Montreal neighborhood....

Have you ever wanted to play when no one else did? On the night of the full moon, Bear wants to celebrate, but none of his friends are interested. The birds want to sleep. Porcupine doesn't get the point. Moose thinks it just won't...

Growing up in a town with chocolate in the air is magical.Exploring the streets and alleys of a small town was full of adventure for an eight-year-old riding her bike.Summer days were spent playing with neighborhood friends and siblings.This story captures the essence of...

This stunningly illustrated picture book debut about the power of music to transform hearts and minds will be an instant classic. A cat, a boy, an elderly woman, and a line of students may appear to have little in common, but when they pass...

(Bilingual English-Arabic 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...

One morning, Nino finds a mask that gives him amazing powers. He can't wait to blast into action! But no one will let him do all the super things he wants to do. Instead, everybody tells him stuff like Put away your dishes. Get...

The perfect bedtime routine book, with fun, interactive flaps designed by master artist Yusuke Yonezu This playful, interactive board book is perfect for getting little ones ready for bed. Each page has a durable lift-the-flap that allows children to help Nori through his bedtime...

Benny and Penny hide every toy and tell Cousin Bo he can't play with them. Will the three mice find a way to play without something getting torn, ripped, or snatched away? Geoffrey Hayes, the uncontested master of children's comics, thrills us with this...

A group of friends wanders out into the meadow to play a game of hide-and-seek on a beautiful summer's afternoon. Children will delight in spotting the hidden creatures on each page as the little girl tries to find them. But it's not always clear...

Fern and Horn look like two peas in a pod, but they have very different ways of seeing the world, in this joyful picture book about creativity by renowned author and illustrator Marie-Louise Gay. Fern loves to draw flowers and butterflies, birds and bees,...

The highly anticipated wordless picture book from debut author and collage artist Thao Lam "Wordless... colorful... hilarious."Kirkus, STARRED REVIEW In Skunk on a String, we meet a skunk who has been tied to the tail of a balloon. Try as he might, the persistent...

On a crisp autumn day Mouse and Minka celebrate fall by jumping in a pile of leaves in this adorable Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read book about fall One cool fall day, Mouse and Minka come out to play They are greeted by red, yellow, orange,...

A tender lapsharing book that appreciates difference as the foundation of life-long friendship, from three-time Geisel Award recipient Greg PizzoliIn this sweet story by an acclaimed picture book creator, a simple "It's nice to know you" holds so much power. This Story is for...

Two kindred spirits--a lonely young girl and a solitary young dragon--find each other and discover the power and magic of friendship in this sweetly simple picture book. Every day, Rosie waits and watches as children play together, laugh and share stories, hoping she can...

Celebrate the bonds between fathers, sons, and nature with this lovely, sun-drenched debut picture book. I am a bird. I glide into arms open wide. I'm the hands that hold and the eyes that shine... when it's you and it's me and the sea....

The world of Lio is filled with the extraordinary--monsters under the bed, wild reptile pets, robot inventions, weird science--but it's all commonplace for this most uncommon young man. Mark Tatulli renders this pantomime strip in pen-and-ink style, giving the artwork a dark, spidery feel...

New York Times bestselling author Susan Verde and Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator Matthew Cordell's picture book Rock 'n' Roll Soul "encourages girls to let the music inside them come out. A rappa-tappin' good read that will invite readers young and old alike to move, groove,...

Brownie & Pearl take to the streets! Brownie and Pearl have a new toy car! Join them as they cruise around the neighborhood, greeting neighbors, delivering the mail, and--yum!--sharing tasty carry-out snacks. With their simple stories, bold, graphic illustrations, and pitch-perfect moments of humor,...

It's time to shake, shake, shake, let's do the baby hustle. There's just a few things left to load. It's time to shake, shake, shake, let's do the baby hustle. It's not easy getting this show on the road Every parent is familiar with...

When his mother goes to the cellar and doesn't return right away, Harry shoves aside his fears to search for her and confronts the terrible two-headed whatzit.Author: Dick GackenbachISBN-10: 0899192238ISBN-13: 9780899192239Publisher: Clarion BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/23/1984Pages: 40Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 8.30h x 8.70w x 0.20dAccelerated Reader:Reading...

From the creators of the New York Times bestselling Ladybug Girl series comes a story about sibling cooperation and play featuring a member of the Bug Squad, Bumblebee Boy When Sam is Bumblebee Boy, he likes to fly alone, using his imagination to battle...

Join Happy the dog and Honey the kitten in this adorable Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read that is perfect for emerging readers! Happy is a big, friendly dog. Honey is a little, playful kitten. Happy wants to sleep, but Honey wants to play. Watch out, Happy--Honey...

Beautiful collage illustrations take the reader on an extraordinary visual journey to a primeval wilderness, which like so many others is now threatened."My father says there has been a forest here for over a hundred million years," Jeannie Baker's young protagonist tells us, and...

"Ava and Squishy charm. Readers will wish that they had a kitty to blame their misdeeds on when they've acted...naughty."--Kirkus Reviews The very first picture book featuring Ava and her imaginary sidekick Squishy McFluff Squishy and Ava are off on a trip to London....

If you love fire trucksmore than anything, this book is for you.Author: Peter SisISBN-10: 0060562595ISBN-13: 9780060562595Publisher: Greenwillow BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/06/2004Pages: 28Format: Board BookWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 6.00h x 6.00w x 0.60dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.8Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 64999 / Fire Truck

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...

A whimsical tale of an unlikely hero in search of a sidekick-except Sadoni's friend doesn't even believe she has superpowers. Will they ever team up?"It delivers the messages of trusting one's self, trusting others, asking for help when in need, and always offering help...

"If Bugs Could Talk" follows a young boy named Jaxon and the bugs he observes in his backyard. The bugs describe how they are beneficial to the environment. Fascinated, Jaxon keeps a journal of all the bugs he sees. He realizes he wants to...

Zaina is a young girl with a big imagination. She takes her parents on a journey through all of the things that she wants to be. We hope to inspire young minds to find their purpose and to remember that they too can be...

Alani wants to explore the moon. Can her friends help her find a way?This book is part of a culturally diverse library collection, offering a levelled reading runway to help boost literacy and encourage a love of reading.Your purchase of this book supports Library...

Which is worse--a playdate with a girl or no playdate at all? A play date with a girl? Froggy is horrified What will his friends say? But when Dad bribes him with the promise of a movie outing, Froggy has to agree, even if...

"Proof of its classic status is the way young children still giggle at its gentle simplicity. Sure to be a toddler-time favorite." --School Library JournalJoin the fun as a mother and child play a loving game of hide-and-seek in this charming hardcover reissue of...

Jennifer Adams, the author of the bestselling BabyLit series, teams up with Mary Lundquist, author and illustrator of Cat & Bunny, to create an irresistible picture book featuring little ones dressed as animals, from A to Z.Animal babies from Alligator to Zebra play, explore,...

Zoey isn't like the other chickens. She has dreams. She has plans. And she has a best friend, Sam the pig, who will join her on her wild adventures . . . if he gets to eat some pie along the way.How will Zoey...

Cheetah Fast is a story about a young boy who wants to run as fast as a cheetah. He consults various family members for advice on how he can achieve this, and tries each one of the suggestions in excess. In the end, he...

Let's get this baby dance party started with DJ Baby, a novelty book with record turntables that spin on every page and bright, funky art from the illustrator of A Pizza with Everything on It! This boogie-worthy board book with record-spinning novelties helps DJs-in-training...

Just in time for Halloween, an adorable little witch has landed in YOUR book--now in board! An engaging new adventure from the team that brought you There's a Monster in Your Book and its companions. A grumpy little witch has thrown a magic spell...

With tricky puzzles, funny riddles, and eerily funny stories, this interactive middle grade book allows the reader to become a part of the plot! This is all about YOU--yes, I am talking to YOU. Your help is needed. Act NOW! Pick up and start...

This bouncy, bilingual picture book is an enchanting, rollicking read-aloud for small ones with big imaginations. On the night before Halloween, a new babysitter might be more than she appears. If she wears a black sombrero and cackles like a crow, she might just...

Introducing Magical Window Art: Color, Cut, and Stick on Your Window - A Magical Craft Adventure for Young Artists! Unleash your creativity and embark on a whimsical journey of enchantment with our captivating book, Magical Window Art. Uniquely designed with transparent pages, this delightful...

Bilingual English/Spanish Edition 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 multicultural playground setting and emphasizes empathy,...

Amelia Bedelia dances up a storm as she searches for what kind of dance is right for her. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Chapter Books is an imprint of Spotlight, a division of ABDO.Author: Herman ParishISBN-10: 1098251091ISBN-13: 9781098251093Publisher: Chapter...

Discover the importance of counting what's there and what's not there in this brilliant picture book that combines math, imagination, and creativity, perfect for fans of Greg Tang!Zero Zebras asks a bold question: can you count what isn't there? Can you count... to zero?...

It's bedtime and Josephine's room is a mess! Dad says she needs to tidy, but she doesn't think that's a good idea at all. From Gnomes to Fairies to Pixies, Josephine's room is a busy place and she doesn't want to interrupt their activities....