Imagination & Play - Kids Fiction

Perfect for Earth Day Climb aboard a giant spaceship . . . the Earth In glorious art, G. Brian Karas illuminates our Earth and its cycles and does a brilliant job of making the concepts of rotation and revolution understandable. As you travel, watch...

"A gentle story of patience."--Horn Book (starred review)Caldecott Medal-winner Kevin Henkes's award-winning and bestselling mouse, Penny, stars in an irresistible story about anticipation, disappointment, and a brand-new sled. Told in five short chapters, Penny and Her Sled is perfect for reading alone, reading aloud,...

Inspired by the author's rescue pit bull, this follow up to Marlo is another stunning oversized picture book with a playful seek-and-find element for readers to pore over. Perfect for fans of Aaron Becker's Caldecott Honor-winning book Journey and parents who loved Jurassic Park....

"Weird Al" Yankovic's new tale of Billy, the irrepressible star of the New York Times bestselling When I Grow Up, is an uproarious back-to-school delight. Dazzling wordplay and sparkling rhyme combine in a unique appreciation of the rewards of unabashed originality and the special...

The First Day of School launches the Thomas and Tee book series. Tee is a toy Tyrannosaurus Rex that comes to life through the imagination of a young boy named Thomas. He's the best friend a boy could have because he always wants to...

Never Stop celebrates the incredible accomplishments of kids: they dream big, they get up when they fall down, and they give each day their best. This book serves as a reminder to Never Stop living a life full of amazement and wonder, but most...

New York Times-bestselling team Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton invite readers to come hang out with them in their 91-Story Treehouse--the seventh book in the illustrated chapter book series filled with Andy and Terry's signature slapstick humor! Andy and Terry live in a 91-story...

At mealtime, children often get restless and aren't able to stay seated. Who's Going to Eat That Bite? makes mealtime fun again and helps keep kids engaged bite after bite. The author, Jim Jamison, invented this game of finding things in the room that...

"You can do anything you want to do, if you let your imagination run free. Just grab your pencils, visualise it, and you will see!" This excerpt sums up the aim of Michael Shortill's debut book of the series, The Boy Who Could Be.Michael...

Featured in Elmer's World of Glue Teaching Guide Winner: 2016 Montana Treasure State Award. Nominee: NY State Charlotte Award list, 2015-16. Alabama Camellia Award list 2014-15, Grade 2-3 Division. Although Matty's art teacher has warned him that too much glue never dries, Matty loves...

Who is strong? Who can run fast? Who can jump over a tall building? In his imagination, Will can do it all-and more! From fighting bears to flying through the air, Will is unstoppable. Join the fun of creating and pretending. That is what...

Este animado libro bilingüe proporcionará una lectura en voz alta encantadora para los pequeños de gran imaginación. Si es la noche antes de Halloween y tus padres contratan una nueva niñera que viste un sombrero negro mientra ríe como un cuervo... debe tratarse de...

Flower girl Amelia Bedelia is on hand to help save her aunt's wedding day with her take on wedding planning. 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: 1098251113ISBN-13:...

Phoebe never imagined she'd end up in a pirate scheme, let alone one with the infamous Anne Bonny. But in order to get her phone back and return home, Phoebe dons a disguise as a fortune-teller to help Anne get her rubies back from...

Kimmie is overwhelmed with deadlines. By night, she fulfills tooth fairy false teeth commissions. By day, she and her friend Myron scramble to create the perfect invention to enter in their school's Invent-A-Thon, and to beat her rival, Harold Adams. And now, Kimmie has...

Meet Charlie, an above-average adventurer. As a playground expert, he wants all kids to know the most important ways to have fun on the playground. Luckily for us, Charlie narrates these rules in A-B-C order! Join Charlie as he takes us through these playground...

Northern Princess is a charming adventure story with a far-from-frilly princess on a magical evening. Venture around the lake trail as she chases away mosquitoes, single-handedly puts a stop to winter and is celebrated by all the woodland creatures.Author: Amber HenryISBN-10: 0228858003ISBN-13: 9780228858003Publisher: Tellwell...

Nour loves the luminous glow she was born with, but it's only when it starts to dim that she discovers the true power of her brilliant light. Nour has a superpower: she glows. Her light shines so bright, she feels like a star in...

When a child is asked to "Please, be quiet!" they sit silent ... and their imagination sweeps them away on a breathtaking journey. Through the window, the child can hear the trees breathe and watches them sway back and forth as they begin to...

Three Vikings set out on a daring quest in this thoughtful picture book that shines a light on teamwork and individuality by Ezra Jack Keats Honor-winning creator Adam Auerbach. Three Vikings were dreaming of Valhalla: an enchanted land full of possibility where only the...

Mateo is so excited. It's his birthday and he can't wait Not only will there be a party later with friends but his grandmother is bringing him a very special gift: a red velvet cape. It's a cape for superheroes Mateo imagines all the...

In this Spanish translation of Leo Loves Baby Time, Leo loves to go to Baby Time with his mommy on Wednesdays. They sing songs. They play peekaboo. They wiggle and clap and kick their little legs. They zooooom to the moon And, Leo's favorite...

"Boxer and Brandon" is a touching story of friendship between a dog and a little boy. When one of them needs help they are always there for each other. This is what true friendship means.Author: Kidkiddos Books, Inna NusinskyISBN-10: 1525914928ISBN-13: 9781525914928Publisher: Kidkiddos Books Ltd.Language:...

The cracks in the sidewalk that go on foreverAre crazy and crumbling and snaking together.The Canadian tradition of illustrated children's humorous poetry collections begins with Dennis Lee's Alligator Pie. To that tradition is added this latest worthy contribution, The Cracks in the Sidewalk by...

Everybody wants to be a princess What could be better? In "Today Sofia 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 Lucy 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 Avery 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...

Transition your young reader from board books to picture books with this interactive story featuring sounds from the farm. Tear resistant paper helps little ones avoid ripped pages and encourages confidence in reading picture books, while the question-and-answer story delights and encourages readers to...

Adam Lehrhaupt tells a tale of the power of color in this exploration of creativity that is sure to inspire readers and budding artists! Isn't it fun to color? Every color has a feeling, just like we do. Yellow makes us feel happy. Dark...

Brownie and her cat Pearl hit the road in this delightful Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read story! 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 carryout snacks. This charming story, originally...

Can Freddy leap past his middle-child malaise? This classic story from Judy Blume has a fresh new look! Freddy Dissel has two problems. One is his older brother, Mike. The other is his younger sister, Ellen. That leaves Freddy in the middle, feeling like...

Imagine your own grandma playing with all your favorite toys while you are at school. Just thinking about your grandma dancing around in your tutu, riding in a go-cart, or playing your drums is so comical This story can be read over and over,...

It's time for bed, but that doesn't mean it's time for the same old boring bedtime story. This one starts with a boy who discovers a duck in his fridge. Soon there are more ducks, and the only thing they are interested in is...

The importance of imaginary friends is very real in this picture book adventure from the author of Say Hello to Zorro! and lead character designer for Despicable Me, Finding Nemo, and Monsters, Inc. Phillip and Brock are best friends. Everyone can see Phillip, but...

David A. Carter's bestselling Bugs count from from one to five in this first concept pop-up bookAuthor: David A. CarterISBN-10: 1442408286ISBN-13: 9781442408289Publisher: Little SimonLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/20/2010Pages: 16Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 8.34h x 6.42w x 0.32d

Edith, the doll featured in Dare Wright's best-selling "The Lonely Doll" book series, together with her friends, Mr. Bear and Little Bear, spend a summer vacation on a farm in the mountains of upstate New York. They explore the nooks and crannies of a...

With bold, vibrant illustrations that take the reader on a fantastic journey following a string, Suddenly I Found It addresses the joy of discovery and a little boy's appreciation for the gifts found within. The poetic cadence and repetitive phrases help children remember that...

"Frizzle's Funky Day at the Zoo" is a bright, colorful story that allows our imaginations to run wild while expressing the joy felt when we are encouraged to be ourselves, and not who others expect us to be...Follow along as Frizzle and Mr. Owl...

Ana & Andrew are finally old enough to play team sports Andrew tries out for the baseball team. When he is nervous before his first game, Papa tells him to think of Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play modern Major League Baseball....

Roman is a lone wanderer and the wild is his to explore. "If he heard a grasshopper chirp, he would follow it everywhere. Roman craved wonder and surprise . . . and wandered further."Yet despite his amazing adventures and fascinating discoveries, Roman is still...

Bubbles Bubbles Everywhere is a rhyming story about too many bubbles taking over at bath time and the chaos that follows! A fun filled adventure with whimsical illustrations that adults will love to read aloud and children will enjoy hearing again and again! A...

Going to the art museum with her mom is no fun at all for Anna. Everything is old and boring and there are so many rules: Don't Touch Do Not Enter Quiet A vigilant guard keeps a close eye on the energetic little girl,...

Winner of the 2016 Bologna Ragazzi Award, My Little One is a series of sparse and rhythmic images drawn in simple grey pencil, measuring like a metronome the boundless love between mother and son. A mother, welcoming her tiny son into the world, tells...

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 bedtime story captures the night of an imaginative child and a loving mother. With the aid of a warm glass of milk and a few sheep, it is sure to help the creative mind of your little one drift off to sleep. Enjoy...

(Bilingual English-Arabic 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...

Help each animal find the patterned eggs that are hidden throughout the story. Concentric egg-shaped die-cut holes appear on each page.Author: Jonathan LittonISBN-10: 1589255569ISBN-13: 9781589255562Publisher: Tiger TalesLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/03/2015Pages: 16Format: Board BookWeight: 0.83lbsSize: 7.50h x 7.40w x 0.70d

When Emily discovers an empty lot that used to be a community garden, she and her crafty friends make it bloom once again in this seventh book of the Craftily Ever After chapter book series. Emily Adams learns that an empty dirt lot in...

With a scribble here, and a doodle there, left behind was a birthmark to wear At last, a playful take on just how that birthmark got there, and the magic its presence can bring Let your child's imagination run wild with this beautifully illustrated...

A poignant story about how children's play and creativity help children overcome the hardship of moving and changing country and heal one's soul.Danny, Molly and Marcus are three sparkling creative siblings, although each one expresses himself differently. Danny likes music and by singing and...