Imagination & Play - Kids Fiction

Penelope Discovers the Wonderful World of Imagination Ever since she was a baby, Penelope has loved pinwheels, and the colors pink and purple. From the very first moment that her little hand could hold on to something fun, she has enjoyed spinning and whirring...

Maggie the Magnolia. . . The heartwarming tale of a little tree hoping for a new home, and her adventures while finding it.Author: Kathy WallISBN-10: 1478770139ISBN-13: 9781478770138Publisher: Outskirts PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/29/2016Pages: 44Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.21lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.09d

Mia is a sweet little girl with a big imagination. She has lots of fun playing pirate, having tea with a mermaid and flying with rainbow-swans. In this adventure filled story, a girl has no limits on what she can be.Author: Mary LeeISBN-10: 1478399473ISBN-13:...

You've never met a babysitter like Mr. Pudgins When Mr. Pudgins comes to watch John, Pete, and Janey, all kinds of crazy things happen. Faucets run soda pop instead of water, the bathtub takes them for a ride, a case of the hiccups releases...

Meet Poco Loco. He's a very unusual rat. He likes to invent wacky things. When Poco Loco's Waffle Iron-Weather Forecaster predicts mal tiempo, Poco Loco runs to tell his barnyard friends. But it's still sunny out, and the other animals don't believe him. Then...

A very busy mother, who is weary from job and household duties, has a small son who loves when she reads stories to him. As she folds a large pile of clothes, she combines her story-telling skills, with her tiring chores, and "reads" the...

A timeless tale about the wish for a friend.Antonino is a young artist who dreams of painting a masterpiece, an impossible dream he calls Friend. When he gets stuck, inspiration comes from an unexpected place. A dreamlike fable about the power of friendship and...

Penguin wants to fly like other birds, but he has trouble doing so when he tries! Penguin is confused because he has wings and can flap, waddle, and leap like other birds, but he lands flat on his stomach when he tries to fly....

Read along as a gingerbread family gets ready for Christmas in this shaped board book! The gingerbread girl sleds through buttercream snow. She whizzes down hills and past trees of cookie dough. This adorable board book features a gingerbread family as they get ready...

Little Mouse is having a very peculiar day. She has lost something very important to her--her squeak! Join Little Mouse on her adventures as she searches for her missing squeak. Little Mouse has lost her squeak! Can you help her find it? Children can...

Yuck creates an amazingly gross invention and tries to outlast his sister on an outdoor adventure in these two delightfully disgusting tales. In "Yuck's Robotic Bottom," Yuck is determined to win first prize for the best invention in school. He's got gross gadgets galore...

A lonely hat maker uses quirky creativity to make friends in this delightful picture book that will charm readers young and old. Brimsby is a happy hat maker--until his best friend goes off to find adventure at sea. Now Brimsby is a lonely hat...

Have a happy birthday--the backwards way! Full of fun and based on the hit song from Tom Chapin and John Forster, this is a celebratory birthday bash like no other. Put your clothes on inside out, heat up the ice cream, and hang on...

This is Mister Doodle's world. It's different as can be. Come along and help explore his world from A to Z. You should know from the start, that Mister Doodle is quite smart. C is for City, this much is true. But can you...

2016 Audie Award Finalist for Young Listeners Tony Award-winning Broadway legend Bernadette Peters gives voice to The Plaza Hotel's most iconic resident as she makes her audio debut in The Eloise Collection. Kay Thompson's beloved Eloise books have never been available on audio...until now!...

Parents and children love to play "question" games: Would you eat spaghetti made with gummy worms? Would you wear your clothes backwards all day? Sometimes the answer is "yes" and sometimes it's "no"--but the fun is in the asking. Gifted writer and educator Esme...

In this innovative book from Caldecott Honor illustrator Suse MacDonald, readers of all ages will enjoy eye-catching cut-paper artwork that conveys the concept of opposites Suse's simple, striking artwork leads readers into the topsy-turvy world of the circus where opposites such as IN/OUT, BIG/SMALL,...

Here comes Posy - the most adorable and lovable kitten you'll ever meetAuthor: Linda NewberyISBN-10: 1416971122ISBN-13: 9781416971122Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/23/2008Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.07lbsSize: 10.12h x 11.16w x 0.39dAward: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - RecommendedReview Citation(s): Kirkus...

Princess Bess has loads of clothes made with satin, snaps, and bows. And she changes them all day, for her lessons and ballet. But if a certain truth be told, her favorite clothes are much less bold. She carefully keeps them out of sight...

A brother and sister will not put away their toys at the end of the day, no matter what their mother says. When Mom reminds Joey and Lisa about the mysterious Madame Cat--who comes in the night to gather the toys that children refuse...

Anya's World Adventures was created to encourage children to learn about different cultures around the world. The main character, Anya, travels the world learning about people and cultures in different countries. With the help of Anya's magic globe (and a little imagination), young readers...

Tripi Visits France is an exceptionally inspirational tale and is sure to ignite the imagination of young readers everywhere Written in a unique rhyming style and including important lessons about remaining positive in the face of challenges, embracing your differences, and never giving up...

Kirkus Reviews - Starred Review & Best Books of 2016 A girl and her dog rescue pretend dinosaurs, aliens, and whales in this debut ode to imaginative play by O' Kelly with illustrations by Farrell. Young Gracie wakes her dog, MonkeyBear, in the morning...

In Corban's imagination, kitchens are troll's lairs, backyards are jungles, and bedrooms are launching pads to Mars. Little sisters can be princesses, witches, or sometimes, just the partner needed to save the day. In According to Corban, even the most mundane tasks turn into...

Meet Charlie A courageous young girl who has had her fair share of battles in this world. After being born blue, Charlie needed a special surgery on her heart. Charlie was given super powers that only she knew, and wore her mighty heart scar...

Ladi, Liz and Cam are baking. What fun, yummy Or maybe not so yummy? After all your idea of what makes a delicious cake depends on whether you're a little girl or a reptile Read Let's Bake to find out just how far apart...

This is a great story about a girl and her extraordinary dog, Sprinkles.Rosie's dog is called Sprinkles. Sprinkles is a cheeky dog and after eating some unusual items in her backyard, Sprinkles becomes a very long sausage dog. Rosie and her mum take Sprinkles...

Jimmy, a cute and mischievous little boy, meets Sam the Squirrel in his neighbourhood park. Together they set out on a magical animal adventure. This is the first book available in the series of Jimmy's Animal Adventures, featuring the animals that Jimmy meets in...

The heart warming tale of a little boy and his imaginary friend. Told in rhyme, alongside beautiful illustrations, this story follows through the days of the week, showing the wonderful imagination of children.Author: Denham E. GemmaISBN-10: 0993557902ISBN-13: 9780993557903Publisher: Gemma DenhamLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/10/2016Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Once a real bus Jay-Jay the Supersonic Bus has a fictional tale of his own.'Jay-Jay the Supersonic Bus is a brightly coloured playbus full of toys.He's always ready for adventure, and after an eventful summer the bus is ready for his journey to the...

Rebecca and Rosie get to have a tea cup party. They can't decide who to invite. Join them as they list potential guests and discuss how each guest may add to or distract from their tea cup party.Author: Edithe KingsburrowISBN-10: 0991425308ISBN-13: 9780991425303Publisher: C&t Creations...

"This just will not do!" says Lizzy, flinging a rock from her shoe.A simple matter--getting a rock in your shoe--but what is small to one may be large and looming to another. After encountering a number of characters and situations, the rock continues its...

This wonderful book, "Imagination Land," is the result of the endless imagination of a child, Skylar, and the skill of an artist, Nicole Ichtertz. Nicole writes: "Each painting began with a vision that Skylar held in her heart and mind that she shared with...

There is a land that is fair to look upon. A river flows through rich farm land, and meanders on into the deep, lush forest. Wildlife abounds and the inhabitants of the land give thanks for these blessings. Alas, it was not always so....

Man in the Moon is a beautifully illustrated story about an inquisitive little girl who reaches for the moon and finds a friend. This sweet rhyming tale follows our young heroine on a magical journey as she learns that any acquaintance can easily become...

The dapper, charming mouse named Tippaley Toe will entrance readers with his lively, acrobatic dances. His red vest, bow tie, spats, and French chapeau create the fashionable look of a true performer. The girl for whom he performs takes delight in his every move,...

It's Christmas time and a well-meaning pig wants to help around the farm. Things keep going wrong, however, and the other farm animals are losing their patience. After crashing the tractor, the pig sadly retreats to his pen just as something amazing happens: the...

Daddy and I waved goodbye to Mommy and watched her airplane fly away into the night sky. I was very sad to see her go. Through my tears, the stars twinkled brightly. One shown down so bright it seemed to light up the sky....

Eva the Evaluator is a story about strengthening the bonds between parent and child. The story revolves around Eva and her father as he explains to her what he does for a living (evaluator). The father answers Eva's questions as she imagines herself engaged...

Author: Patrice SchooleyISBN-10: 0983207437ISBN-13: 9780983207436Publisher: Enchantment PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/31/2018Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.89lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d

Nothing's more fun than a snow day-until you find yourself face-to-face with a polar bear. Just as you realize the growling stomach you hear isn't your own, the bear speaks. He says he's hungry...for you. What do you do? Run? Polar bears are faster....

Winner of: 2015 Parents' Choice Award, Picture Book This picture book takes children of all ages on a trolley-ride dream adventureFeaturing the extraordinary illustrations of Caldecott Honoree, Marvin Bileck, this book is a dream caught on paper with the sense of magic and wonder...

This whimsical story lets children imagine what life would be like if they were a pet parrot. Readers join four parrots their young, multicultural owners as they morph into four-toed parrots climbing around the house, then chew wooden spoons, popsicles--sticks and all--with hooked parrot...

Mother Nature invites a young boy to explore the wonderful world waiting outside his window where he can see and learn about ladybugs, lizards, butterflies, birds, trees, clouds, and much more. This beautifully illustrated children's picture book will encourage families to discover outdoor environments...

Suitable for children aged 3 to 7, 'Henry the Explorer' is an exciting fantasy tale about a little boy who builds his own helicopter and flies off on an adventure with surprising results. It is beautifully illustrated with detailed, colourful pictures to thrill and...

And when her mammoth gets a little frightened--on a roller coaster ride or in her dark bedroom at night--our brave narrator comforts her pet and bucks up his courage. On the last page of this warm and reassuring picture book, we see at last...

On a Saturday morning Like many before The kids were all restless. In fact, they were bored. It had finally stopped raining After nearly a week Then they had an idea, Let's play hide-and-seek Comedian Jeff Foxworthy tells the story of a neighborhood hide-and-seek...

Big Cat likes to nap--but his family has other ideas in this Guided Reading Level A story, simple enough for young readers to understand on their own A pair of rowdy siblings wake their furry friend up to play, and proceed to carry him...

Who hasn't heard of Jack Sprat, Little Boy Blue, and Peter the pumpkin eater? These colorful characters from the Mother Goose rhymes have been a staple of children's literature for the last two hundred years. James Still, long known for his ability to bring...

The punctuation marks are trying to write a story, but they need each other's help to finish it.Period wants to write a story but can't find the words, so his friends offer their help. Question Mark asks around and Exclamation Point finds some enthusiastic...