Imagination & Play - Kids Fiction

Yuck is the master of all things disgusting in these two tales--especially when he adds a squirmy pet and some gross-out tricks to the mix. In "Yuck's Pet Worm," Yuck has a new pet--a worm called Fang. "Worms are disgusting " his sister Polly...

From humorist Alan Katz and illustrator Stephen Gilpin comes a very punny picture book about a series of show-and-tell misunderstandings. When the teacher says it's too rainy to go outside for recess and the kids must stay inside for show and tell, she gets...

Annie goes on a play date and builds a fairy house in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read story from the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning creators of Henry and Mudge. Annie is thrilled when Sarah invites her over to play. Sarah's house is full of frilly...

"With expressive paintings and droll writing, Jared Taylor Williams captures the inner warrior of a bunny-child...a charmer." --Wall Street Journal Have you ever wondered what life would be like if it were a little more...exciting? Perhaps it would help if you were a ninja....

An adventurous boy defeats an unlikely foe in this story of reading, imagination, and tigers! Sometimes it's almost impossible to get your big sister to read your favorite book to you. Sometimes you have to go to great lengths even to get her attention!...

Simple, evocative language and charming illustrations describe one boy's day at the beach. In this gently rhyming board book about a visit to the beach, a young boy digs in the sand and makes a sand birthday cake, then loses it to the waves....

"An understated winner of a friendship story. ... simultaneously of-the-moment and timeless." -- Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEWWhat's in the box that Meredith has carried into the living room? Buddy doesn't know, but when the small, prickly creature says he is a pirate -- and...

This cleverly conceived board book appeals to a young child's sense of fun while providing facts about different animals. A series of impossible but delightful-to-imagine cautionary statements are followed by informative explanations: Don't take a bath with a pig. It loves wallowing in the...

This original, fun picture book delightfully describes, in hilarious detail, a small child's idea of utopia. Every two-page spread offers something new about this fantasy life, including, "If kids ruled the world, every day would be your birthday! Birthday cake would be good for...

Join Link as he guides us between worlds in this action-packed fan fiction video game series. Link is a teenage boy living in Amysrya which is like most small villages in the vast land of Hyrule. Thanks to a mysterious triangle-shaped relic, he stumbles...

Juniper Kai was born to be a spy. And while spies sometimes work alone, Juniper has always been able to count on her mom and dad to fill in as spy partners. Until now. Suddenly, Juniper's parents are too busy and too tired to...

Learn to begin with the end in mind along with the 7 Oaks gang in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read edition of the second book in the 7 Habits of Happy Kids series from Sean Covey and Stacy Curtis. Tagalong Allie can't wait to grow...

In this whimsical classic picture book, Tomie dePaola delivers a sweet depiction of a child's imagination and all the things that go bump in the night. To stay up past bedtime, you've got to fight the night. Flashlight in hand, a determined Ronald sets...

"An imaginative debut." --Booklist "Hannah's growth is organic and well earned." --Publishers Weekly In the tradition of Crenshaw and The Thing About Jellyfish, ten-year-old Hannah copes with the bullies at school and troubles at home through the power of stories in this sweet and...

Many children dream of becoming superheroes. In this children's book, Ron and his best friend Maya go through a fun journey to become heroes. They learn important superhero rules which help them complete their first mission. They work together and help Maya's brother, learning...

Everybody wants to be a princess What could be better? In "Today Tessa 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 Rebecca 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 Leona 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 Kylie 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 Julianna 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 Jolene 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 Ivy 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 Francesca 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 Clara 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 Ariana 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 Alexandra 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...

Best friends Ashley Sanchez (Ash) and Ashlee Taylor (Lee) agree that being a sister can be tough. What they don't agree on is which of them has it tougher. When they both argue that their situation is worse, the two girls decide to switch...

Opposites go together. Just ask Ashley Sanchez (Ash) and Ashlee Taylor (Lee), who have been best friends forever. Ash is messy as can be, and Lee likes things neat and tidy. Ash loves sports and Lee prefers dance. Ash doesn't like chocolate, but Lee...

Anna has a loose tooth--and the Tooth Fairy will be coming to visit soon As Anna's excitement grows, she realizes that Sophie, her baby sister, must be a Tooth Fairy in training. Sophie is always up at night, her rattle looks just like a...

Little Marvin Monster is back and racing around the track with his favorite toy train. The third book in this Amazon Best Seller series is just the thing for exploring your child's imagination as they listen to Little Marvin Monster play with his Daddy...

**2018 Nautilus Book Award Winner***"She was a free-flying soul, with a heart full of fire, Who undeniably followed her creative desire. From the moment she woke till she crashed hard at night, Mayva was immersed in composing things that she liked."Mayva O'Meere has a...

Look who's back Everyone's favorite moles are back, now in a sturdy board book format perfect for younger readers. Titles in this 4-book set commemorating the 20th anniversary of the classic series' original publication date have been specially selected to appeal to younger readers....

Look who's back Everyone's favorite moles are back, now in a sturdy board book format perfect for younger readers. Titles in this 4-book set commemorating the 20th anniversary of the classic series' original publication date have been specially selected to appeal to younger readers....

Jule Ann pounds on the bottom of a cookie jar and a small, dark lump bounces out. The Dark quickly eats up Jule Ann's shadow, and then her mother and father's shadows, growing bigger and bigger with each swallow. When the Dark grows as...

"Schwartz dreamily captures the small wonders of childhood and the air of magic that can accompany season's change." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review On a crisp fall day, Pinny decides to go for a walk. She packs a sweater, her rain hat, a book,...

This critically-acclaimed picture book by award-winning author Cary Fagan is about stories and story-telling, and is sure to entertain children at home and at school for years to come. This is the story of a bored little boy, who meets a man, and together...

SKY and HIS WOODEN SPOON - a children's fantasy dream book about magic, adventure and the fearless imagination of a little boyWhen a little boy (Sky) loses his favorite toy (an old wooden spoon) before bed one night, he is left longing, drifting off...

Two polar bear friends have a thrilling adventure as they imagine solutions to a variety of possible situations; their story will show readers how to create their own tales in response to the question "What if...?" in this ingenious picture book. "What if ....

The pure and simple delight of children playing outside is captured in needle-felted wool paintings created by Claudia Marie Lenart in Seasons of Joy: Everyday is for Outdoor Play. The picture book pairs dreamy images of multi-cultural children, animals, flowers and trees with verse...

Nico is starting a brand new school. He is excited to start, but he is also full of anxiety and nervousness He wonders if he is going to cry or if he will be brave. He is worried about his new school and if...

Imagine yourself in the pages of Mum & Dad Go on Holiday. Explore with Grandmum and Granddad while your parents are away. Don't fret, they'll return soon A lighthearted depiction from the child's perspective, Mum & Dad Go on Holiday provides a positive method...

Who has the best imaginary friend? Is it Gary, who protects the galaxy with Sparky the robot? Or Tiffany, who helps save the day with Awesome Girl? Or Dustin, who can hide Mr. Bob in his pocket? During recess, Chad and Pingo are invited...

"An incredibly charming story about discovery, research, and the power of curiosity in young people. Highly recommended." - Rogene Carter (Educator) "Cute and fun story about acceptance and tolerance. There is humor but also a good message and all of it is well illustrated....

A book with half pages that hide and reveal how Sammy and his little horse Hob discover summer. For toddlers ages 30 months and up, with a focus on the child's world.Author: Anita BijsterboschISBN-10: 1605374334ISBN-13: 9781605374338Publisher: ClavisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/26/2019Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 8.80h x...

"Children of all ages will delight in its song and story." --Charles Martin, author of Signs & Wonders"Davey McGravy, Davey McGravy, a name to conjure with, to dream with by the cedar treesout in the rainy woods."In a misty, faraway-feeling "land of rain," Davey...

Hurray, a box arrived!It's addressed to Dad, though, so there's probably boring stuff inside. If only there was something interesting in there, like candy or a robot... or maybe a candy-filled robot!Join three siblings on an adventure of discovery and imagination, until Dad shows...

Everyone has the power to make a work of art come to life Pompon may be a statue of a white bear in a museum, but he has dreams like anyone else does. He yearns to break free and roam the world. Then one...

(Bilingual English-French edition / Edition bilingue anglais-français) Wanting badly to have a son, the Queen of Hich-Hich consults Arif the Wise Man on the matter. But because she fails to follow his precise instructions, she gives birth to a half-boy, whom she calls Neem....

Maria always matches, but Maria doesn't want to be so matchy matchy. One day she mixes it up in this colorful and quirky picture book Thanks to Mom, everything about Maria matches--her clothes, her socks, her underwear, her backpack, and her lunchbox. Maria even...

Peyton Pep is a precocious little girl with a spirit to match her name. Always on the lookout for new adventures, her favorite expression is "Why Not?" Full of whimsy and accompanied by cute and colorful illustrations, Why Not? invites young readers to use...