Imagination & Play - Kids Fiction

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. That Neem is able to make himself...

Wouldn't it be great to have a cookie tree? Young illustrator Cooper Soesbee thinks so too, and he has brought this children's story to life with two original characters.When Cooper was 3 he was diagnosed with Autism. His amazing and creative characters help him...

Discover the importance of friendship and community in this stunning picture book by the creator of Leaf. Down in the valley, all the animals live in peace among their own kind, happy but not quite united until the day the enormous dog appeared. The...

A quirky, heartfelt middle-grade novel about grief and the resilience of the human spirit. Full of humor and wonder, Believe explores the power and limits of the imagination - and how love both breaks and heals our hearts.Eleven-year-old Melanie knows she's special. She's never...

What child likes to clean their room? What child likes to do chores? Not many and Emmy is no exception. But with a sense of fun and marvelous creativity, Emmy finds a way to get the job done and is rewarded with a playdate...

Folktales from the rich oral tradition of the Native American Anishinaabe, beautifully retold by Christine DeLillo. The Seven Grandparent Teachings capture the wisdom of Anishinanaabe culture and values transmitted from parent to child that resonate today for all parents. In one of the engaging...

This fantastic split page, spiral bound book allows the reader to mix and match different combinations of fairy tales with hilarious results. What would happen if Goldilocks had two horrid stepsisters and fell asleep for a hundred years? Would she be woken by a...

An INTERACTIVE Book for PARENTS and CHILDREN "Let's Play Pretend..." is a Mommy, Daddy and Me book that provides a modern twist to an ageless idea: that the most important times in your child's life--and yours as parents--are the times spent together sharing smiles,...

Ruby and Alfie are twins. They are mischievous, fun, creative, shiny and have hearts of gold just like you. One day, everything they do and say seems to be getting people cross. For reasons that they do not fully understand, hey are sent to...

Take your children on an interstellar train ride to Constellation Station, where they'll learn about the galaxy, stare down Leo the Lion, meet Orion the Hunter, see Pegasus spread his wings, and discover other constellations in our vast night sky. Thrilling art by Jamin...

2021 Purple Dragonfly Honorable Mention AwardReaders' Favorite 5 Star Review The Boy Who Knew How to Believe is a story about a determined young boy named Nicky. Nicky has his heart set on receiving something special and strongly feels that he will obtain what...

In this reissue of Tomie dePaola's charming 1983 classic Marianna May and Nursey, a family works together to make sure Marianna May can make the most of her summer. Marianna May's Nursey likes to dress her in white, which means Marianna May isn't allowed...

98.99,100 It's the 100th Day of School Nia is having a great time with her class celebrating the 100th Day of School. Lots of fun activities She wishes she could share all the fun with her mother. But her mother is not there. Then,...

No matter who you are, sometimes it's fun to pretend to be wicked! Dante loves playing make believe. When he's with his friends, he's the wizened wizard or regal ruler. But when he's by himself, Dante would rather be the wicked queen. Then, one...

Jimmy's dreams were usually very silly. But on this night - the night before the spelling bee, Jimmy's silly dreams never came...For free "Dragons Can't Spell" lesson plans and other teacher resources go to www.sisandchrys.comAuthor: Susie Heinrichs, Christina GrallISBN-10: 1525556649ISBN-13: 9781525556647Publisher: FriesenPressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/24/2019Pages:...

An exquisite picture book that celebrates the fall season and encourages children to see the colorful leaves around them in an entirely new way. The artist uses real leaves of vibrant hues to make her oh-so-charming illustrations. Every year, gusts of wind blow colorful...

A #1 New York Times bestseller! From the team behind the New York Times bestselling Creepy Carrots! and Creepy Pair of Underwear! comes the third in this hilariously spooky series about a young rabbit and his peculiar encounters--featuring a sinister crayon! Jasper Rabbit has...

Join Bluey and Bingo on a trip to the pool for some fun in the sun! Based on the on the wildly successful animated series, Bluey, as seen on Disney+ Bluey, Bingo, and Dad head to the pool. What could go wrong? Find out...

Join Bluey on a dreamy nighttime adventure. What will you see in the dark? At bedtime, Bluey is disappointed that the day is over and is unwilling to go to sleep She wishes that she could become a fruit bat instead and stay awake...

Read along and join Bluey's latest adventure! Based on an episode of the wildy successful animated series, Bluey, as seen on Disney+ Join Bluey for a fun day at the beach! What will she discover along the way? While Mum is off for a...

Read along in this picture book and join Bluey's latest adventure! Based on the on the wildly successful animated series, Bluey, as seen on Disney+ Join Bluey and Bingo as they try to answer the question: can grannies dance? This picture book retells one...

Meet Bingo! This energetic and adorable Red Heeler is always up for an adventure with her big sister, Bluey. Based on the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+ Learn all about Bingo in this fun shaped board book! Bingo loves to...

A storybook collection of our favorite Bluey stories! 4 BOOKS in 1? Wackadoo! Readers will love this collection of Bluey's greatest adventures, plus fun facts about everyone's favorite characters! It's the best of Bluey all in one book! This book includes Good Night, Fruit...

Duck is a dreamer who has big ideas and plans.Rabbit is his easy-going, loyal friend.When Duck decides to be a superhero, it turns out to be more complicated than he imagined.Good thing for him- Rabbit is there to share some insight on what it...

Little Bo is a young circus clown that just wants to fit in. He is tired of being laughed at by his classmates and decides he doesn't want to be a clown anymore. Join Little Bo as he tries to find a new job...

"PJ's Backyard Adventures: Play at a Paris Playground" is Book #2 in an early reader interactive adventure book series for ages 2-8 that engages a child's imagination and joy of learning through coloring, reading, hidden sight words, creative play outside, and world geography. In...

Madeleine is a little girl with a BIG imagination. One day she builds herself a rocket and flies it to the moon. What will happen when she gets there? Will she make new friends? Will she return home safely? And more importantly, will she...

A boy and his fascination with dinosaurs leads to many interesting evenings as his dad attempts to put him to bed. Is it a T-Rex? Is it a Triceratops? Or is it just his imagination running wild?Author: Rob ThomasISBN-10: 0991056019ISBN-13: 9780991056019Publisher: Lincoln BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

It's time to go to sleep. But one of the counting sheep from the Sweet Dream Team has gone missing. With bedtime soon approaching, and the town in a fuss, They need to find Wilson. They have to They must Where's Wilson? is a...

Sam has a problem-too many ants. In this Grand Prize winning children's story in a Half Price Books literacy contest, Sam comes up with some creative ways to get rid of all those ants. Imaginative illustrations show how those ideas backfire and lead to...

Follow a little boy named Nick as he faces numerous obstacles in his late evening pursuit of reading his favorite book. An action filled bedtime story, set in rhythm, rhyme and song, that will captivate readers of all ages. It lovingly depicts the special...

Ruby and Alfie are twins. Ruby and Alfie are mischievous, fun, creative, shiny and have hearts of gold - just like you One Friday, they are more keen to go to school that usual because they are doing art to make a big surprise...

Counting has never been so much fun as with this delightful board book about Halloween. One witch, two brooms, three ghosts, four bats, and more are planning a very special Halloween party. Bestselling author and illustrator Patricia Eubank infuses humor, color, and endless details...

An underwater fantasy comes to life in this board book with colorful cut-paper art that will spark the imagination of young readers. If I were a fish . . . A daydreaming child imagines himself under the sea, where turtles glide by and a...

Charlotte Blue-Tongue, Peg-Leg Pete, Glass-Eyed Gabby, and their friends swashbuckle through the streets demanding loot and treasure from their neighbors in this Halloween pirate tale. As their world transforms from neighborhood to pirate's lagoon, they shout, "We be pirates. TRICK ARRR TREAT!" But what's...

With ears like a bat and webbed toes, it seems as if ten-yearold Jake could fly right out of reality into the freedom of his dreams. No more worries about asthma, special reading class, or his parents' fighting--just sky. But Jake can't simply fly...

Under autumn leaves, a boy watches a beaver build a dam. One of the branches slips away, carried downstream by the river. Through the changing seasons, the branch makes a long, epic journey to the sea, before finally getting tossed back onto shore. Changed...

The only thing scarier than having to go the principal's office is finding out that the principal is the former "Teacher from the Black Lagoon". This is a humorous sequel to the bestselling backlist title, "The Teacher from the Black Lagoon".Author: Mike ThalerISBN-10: 0785704302ISBN-13:...

When Mom has to go out of town, Stanley decides to blast off to outer space. But who's this small martian returning in his place who doesn't follow earthling rules? On the day that Stanley's mom takes a work trip overnight, Stanley decides to...

What happens at the zoo when all the people have gone home? Max and Mia are very excited about their school trip to the zoo. But when they arrive, not much is happening: the zebra is asleep, the lions are hiding, and they can't...

A stunning debut about an unusual friendship The Sea Tiger is Oscar's best friend--and Oscar's only friend. They do everything together: explore the ocean, visit the sea circus, even hitch a ride to the surface to look at the stars. But Oscar is shy,...

A family celebrates Purim by putting on a play about Queen Esther, enlisting the help of a neighbor who does an excellent job of playing the part of Haman.Author: Roni SchotterISBN-10: 076145800XISBN-13: 9780761458005Publisher: Two LionsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/05/2012Pages: 34Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 7.80h x 9.80w x...

Rain! Rain! Rain! The kids at school are bored...until Jimmy dreams up a game for them to play. He'll start a story and pass it on to Ava, who will pass it on to Susan. The story will travel around the classroom until all...

Use special magnifier to find the clue and solve the mystery at this fantastical circus. Run away with Circus Fantastico: A Magnifying Mystery and join the show! Created by Lynn Gordon and illustrated by Molly Idle, Circus Fantastico features much more than meets the...

There is a monster under my bed who farts. You don't want to use the bathroom after him... The funniest picture book since The Story of the Little Mole Who Knew it Was None of his Business. Everyone says, 'It wasn't me!' But what...

Monsieur Racine wakes up one day to find his precious pear tree looted of all the award-winning fruit. When he discovers that the culprit is funny-looking beast, his anger gives way to curiosity and two become friends. But the beast is not quite what...

Join MARMALADE THE MOOSE as she uses mindfulness while walking to fun new and familiar places What will she discover while using her senses to explore the world around her? Marmalade loves to be in the present while visiting a forest, a farm, the...

Doing laundry doesn't have to be a drag--at least not when Norbert's around. Norbert is a gnome, and he has his own way of going about his chores. Illustrated in vibrant, personable watercolors and a finalist in the WFNS Atlantic Writing Competition, GNOME AT...

Where did all these monsters come from? The closet, the basement, under the bed, the outhouse, even the school furnace room But mostly, they came from a healthy imagination, just like yours Using a patented system of made-up facts and educated guesses, Everything I...

Edith ("The Lonely Doll") struggles with the choice of a Christmas gift for Mr. Bear, finally realizing that something made by hand would be far better than something bought in a store. A knitted muffler seemed a perfect choice, especially since Edith, Mr. Bear...