Imagination & Play - Kids Fiction

Imagine what would happen if fresh veggies could go on a cosmic adventure Well, blast off with Pete the pea and find out what he discovers outside his pod. Pete joins other curiously shaped vegetables such as an eggplant, artichoke, cauliflower, ear of corn,...

Bedtime surroundings mingle with dream imagery as a little girl drifts into peaceful slumber. Amelie loves everything about bedtime: wrapping up in her favorite blanket, listening to bedtime stories, and most of all, dreaming. But finding her dreams is not always easy, and she...

What could be more endearing than the bond between a baby and a puppy? A sweet and spirited tale from two picture-book masters. In the little red house, a dog ducks under the table. He waits and watches and waits some more as his...

Can a young boy figure out how to turn an obstacle into an opportunity in this nearly wordless picture book? A morning of fun with Dad takes a turn for the boring when a long to-do list interferes. At first content to let Dad...

Is the sound Charlie hears from the bridge an echo, or is someone else out there? A lyrical, resonant story by poet Ted Kooser, splendidly illustrated by Barry Root. When Charlie visits his hardworking grandparents in the summer, he often is left to himself,...

Look out below Let your creativity soar as toys of all shapes and sizes squeak, zip, and whirl across the page. If you're game, open up the world's wackiest toy chest, where anything and everything can turn into nonstop, action-packed fun. Once again, Peter...

Five siblings fall through time and space into a strange, unkind world -- their arrival mysteriously foretold -- and land in the center of an epic civil struggle in a country where many citizens have given themselves over to their primal fears and animal...

With warmth and humor, award-winning author-illustrator Matt Phelan follows a child as she leads her daddy on some rainy-day flights of fancy. It's raining and raining and raining, and Penelope is bored. "What would you do if you had your druthers?" asks her daddy....

The creator of Miles to Go heads over to the preschool Grand Prix, where a little girl is about to give the boys a run for their money. It's race day at the Red Apple School, and Miles and Otto can't wait. But what's...

What do you do when you're missing a shoe? When you're caught in the rain? Or when your ice cream melts? Solutions for Cold Feet is a sweet and gently humorous look at practical and creative answers for all the little daily problems in...

A large size version of The Game of sculpture for children to create their own unique piece of art.Author: Hervé TulletISBN-10: 0714868000ISBN-13: 9780714868004Publisher: Phaidon PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/22/2014Pages: 16Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.90lbsSize: 17.20h x 12.00w x 1.00dReview Citation(s): Publishers Weekly 09/22/2014

A story about a young girl who faces her fear when she meets Bobby the Bee from New York City. Join them as they discover that their connection is just beyond their fear of each other. Proceeds of this book are dedicated to supporting...

Skeleton Boy has a plan to have fun with his friends. Always.Nothing will stop him. Not even the sun.Skeleton Boy and the Moon Balloon is a story about friendship and being different. It's okay to be weird, to be strange and to be yourself....

There will be action " We are going down "There will be adventure " 30,729 feet later... "There will be danger " Wait What's that sound? "There will be WEIRDNESS " ARGHH A GINORMOUS... "As readers take command of the mighty vessel Sea Scout,...

Follow the imagination of a little boy as he guesses what the moon is made of by thinking about its shape and color. A creative book for young children who are just beginning to explore their imaginations. For children ages 2-7. This book's initial...

Take a peek at an elegant afternoon tea through a child's eyes. This story is a sprinkle of etiquette, a spoonful of whimsy and teacup of funAuthor: Amalia Heineman, Melanie KallaiISBN-10: 0692731768ISBN-13: 9780692731765Publisher: Mv KallaiLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/24/2016Pages: 30Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.21lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x...

Maddox is a huge White Oak tree who has all kinds of stories to tell about his life in the park with his animal friends. Being a gifted tree, he has the ability to hear and understand people. One day a little boy named...

Lizzy and Buster always have fun with their imaginations. (They dont need TV or video games) When Lizzy finds a trunk full of old clothes, she decides that today is the perfect day to play dress up with her sidekick and best pal, Buster.They...

It's easy to understand why wiggly Kaline Klattermaster wants to squirm away from his life: Already struggling with his inability to sit still or stay quiet, now his dad is gone and his mom won't say where. To escape the chaotic world of his...

Picture a sky as big as all outdoors, a fence disappearing over a hill, a crow then appearing, a boy looking up, watching, wondering. Not much more than a moment but the meetinglofts a rush of childhood questions--27 in all--inspiring answers as big as...

What can you do with a shoe? You can put it on your ear or wear it on your head or butter it like bread or use apple jam instead! What can you do with a hat? You can fill it up with pickles...

Deep in the woods there used to be a house where a family once lived. Over there was the chimney. Just imagine little toes warming up beside it. And see those daffodils? Someone took special care to plant and tend to them so that...

Level 3: Reading Alone From the earliest stages of sounding out words to the excitement of reading a whole book without help, Ready-to-Read books open up a world of possibilities to children at three different levels: Level 1: Starting to Read Level 2: Reading...

What could be better than a story about the unforgettable characters from the land of Oz? Six stories, of course! Featuring everyone's favorite friends--Dorothy, Toto, the Wizard, the Cowardly Lion, the Scarecrow, and the Tin Woodman--these little tales contain the same Baum magic, with...

Children struggle with big emotions and knowing how to manage them. They desperately need connection with a loving adult and to be given the example of how to deal with such things as anger, frustration, disappointment, sadness, and the like. This book showcases a...

Brothers Ed and Jimmy are traveling with their family to a new homestead in Texas. Along the way, they come across a big surprise--a stagecoach carved out of rocks Dad explains to the boys that the carving is a monument to the Butterfield Trail,...

Matthew has loved trains since he was four years old. Could he just be imagining the Gingerbread Train with Santa and his elves ... or is it real? His sister, Courtney, his mom, and even his friends don't believe him when he describes the...

LONGFELLOW FINDS A HOME is a rhyming, delightful children's book by an award-winning writer and illustrated by an Emmy Award winning animator. This heartwarming and humorous picture book is perfect for beginner readers and early learning readers, ideal for ages 3 to 8. Longfellow,...

Is there anything more special than childhood dreams? Join Zack and Zoey as they embark on a journey that will change their lives forever. What begins as a seemingly normal field trip from school turns into an adventure which will launch their dreams to...

"Not just a delight to read (and reread), and beautiful to behold, The Little Cloud Who Was Afraid of the Dark is also an excellent tool to help children overcome their fears of being alone, at night, in the dark" - Dennis Rosen, M.D.,...

Wearing his coonskin cap, carrying his book about animal tracks, and armed with a jar of red pepper flakes in case he meets a bear or a mountain lion, Owen feels like a pioneer when he goes into the woods with his best friend,...

For use in schools and libraries only. Little Critter's sister dreams about all the wonderful things she's going to do when she grows up.Author: Mercer MayerISBN-10: 0613827376ISBN-13: 9780613827379Publisher: Turtleback BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2003Pages: 24Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 7.60h x 8.00w x 0.30d

Could it be the night before a Snow Day? It's nighttime and snow is falling hard. Will the town be snowed in? Will there be a snow day? Odds are looking good in this newest "Night Before" book for the kids who dream of...

Polly is a creative and brave little pirate. Join her adventure of mightly imagination (and lots of pirate talk) as she explores the seas She has a crew, she has a ship, and most of all, she has heart Author: Sara Conover McKinnisISBN-10: 0578515083ISBN-13:...

Margo is a girl who has found a new friend. That friend is Maddie a small puppy who is ready to have an adventure with Margo. Margo & Maddie teach each other how to be good friends and how to have fun in life....

Bridgette O'Fidget was a small, busy girl. With the help of her family and tremendous wit, she learns the power of independence and imagination. Bridgette O'Fidget was a girl.Bridgette O'Fidget was a small, VERY busy girl.Bridgette O'Fidget was a small, VERY busy girl who...

This is a SeeSayCreate book containing a fun story, creative vocabulary and art activities about Halloween trick or treaters showing up for a party. Mayhem commenses but everyone has great fun in the end.Author: Lori SchueISBN-10: 0578400634ISBN-13: 9780578400631Publisher: Lori Vankirk SchueLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/10/2018Pages: 36Format:...

Every kind of bird and beast has to sleep, from the monkeys in the jungle to the whales in the ocean to the ants under the ground. But not Fred. His to-do list is far too long! Armed with plenty of imagination, this determined...

"An airy story, with graceful illustrations in black and white and color by the author W. T. Cummings, breathes fantasy with the same naturalness with which a child wishes for an improbable but delightful boon." -- Kirkus Reviews.While Grandmother's asleep, Annabelle creeps out of...

Ladybug Girl loves to play by herself, but it's much more fun with a friend She first runs, jumps, and swings by herself, then her friends join in--two can play on the seesaw, three can jump rope This sweet story explores friendship in numbersAuthor:...

"Browne brings a fresh perspective and his own witty visual imagination even to such simple-seeming books as these small catalogs of enthusiasms. Mass-market appeal combined with excellent quality."--Kirkus Author: Anthony BrowneISBN-10: 0394841921ISBN-13: 9780394841922Publisher: Dragonfly BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/17/1989Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.16lbsSize: 7.81h x 7.02w x...

Exhilarating, all-new, kid-friendly verses capture the range of emotions, from the thrill of winning to the agony of losing to the sheer joy of participating. Jack Prelutsky, America's first children's poet laureate and a virtuoso at making poetry fun for the elementary school crowd,...

This is the story of an adventurous boy called Fussbum, his dog Puddles and his cat Scratch who go on a day's fishing on the local river. However, he soon realizes that the river is so full of rubbish that few fish can swim...

My grandchildren, Astrid and Ethan, often asked me to tell them a story. Astrid and Ethan shared their ideas as to what each story should be about. Ethan is continually intrigued by dinosaurs. His search for more dinosaur knowledge sparked an interest for his...

Both simple and profound, Which Would You Rather Be? is a modern classic.This charming, kid-friendly picture book comes from a perfectly matched duo. Favorite books from the wildly creative William Steig include Sylvester and the Magic Pebble and Shrek! Harry Bliss's many beloved picture...

0nce upon a time a miller's daughter was given an impossible task by a cruel and greedy king. She had to spin straw into gold. And who should show up to help her but an odd little man named Rumpelstiltskin.According to tradition, the gold-bedazzled...

A brother and sister enjoy a brilliant day full of spills, thrills, and silly adventures in this playful story comprised only of words that contain a double L (such as spills, thrills, and silly) The spare, engaging text works as an interactive read-aloud, and...

A funny and engaging story about two dogs--one old and tiny and wise; one young and huge and boisterous--told in four short chapters by Jacky Davis, the bestselling author of the Ladybug Girl series.A perfect choice for emerging readers, fans of Dav Pilkey's Big...

A beautifully lyrical and inspirational picture book about being present and loving who you are, from Jessica Olien, the author/illustrator of Adrift, The Blobfish Book, and Shark Detective. What are you?You're big and small and loud and quiet. You are right now. And you...

Rabbit likes to leap before she looks. Possum is a little more cautious. Together, they are a dynamic duo ready to charm fans of Frog and Toad or Toot & Puddle Rabbit has been preparing all day for her best friend Possum's visit, but...