Imagination & Play - Kids Fiction

Handy learns that hard work and perseverance can lead to success, even when faced with challenges. As he navigates the ups and downs of little league baseball, he discovers the power of joy, friendship, and believing in oneself, inspiring those around him. In Handy...

Sally and the Magic River is a powerful coming-of-age story where wonder rises from the ordinary and courage is forged through adversity. What begins as the normal drift of quiet everyday life suddenly becomes a sweeping journey into the good, the bad, the ugly,...

Watch out... Mr. Hammerhead is coming through!Dive into a colorful underwater adventure where one silly shark turns the ocean into a world of imagination, laughter, and surprise.In Watch Out, Mr. Hammerhead!, young readers will follow a playful hammerhead shark as he swims through bright...

Created by 10-year-old artist Bryce Morrison, Alphabet Monsters brings imagination to life with fun, friendly creatures that prove monsters aren't scary-they're awesome!Meet a world full of creative, one-of-a-kind monsters-each as unique as the letters they represent !Get ready to explore, laugh, and see the...

Defend a Goal with Sally Murphy, rocket through space with Amber Moffat or get radioactive with Cristy Burne. Walk the dog with Deb Fitzpatrick and play with your food with James Foley. Then ... Barlay! (Watch out!) with Cheryl Kickett-Tucker. With stellar illustrations by...

Lollie is no ordinary grandmother. Her colorful glasses are not just bright and sparkly. They are magical.When her grandchildren slip them on, they are whisked away into worlds filled with dragons, rainbow clouds, glowing lanterns, enchanted forests, and shimmering skies. Each adventure is shaped...

The classic holiday tale The Nutcracker is reimagined to the tune of popular nursery rhyme "The Itsy Bitsy Spider" in this festive, playful book! The itsy bitsy nutcracker marched so proud and tall, right past the Christmas tree glowing down the hall. The wreaths...

This Flip & Find lift-the-flap board book is full of festive Christmas fun, making it the ultimate holiday gift for little readers! It's Christmastime--the world is filled with friendship and delight. Flip the flaps of different shapes to change each festive sight. It's Christmas,...

From the award-winning illustrator of Professional Crocodile comes a gorgeously atmospheric wordless fairytale adventure filled with new friends, starry skies, and a little bit of magic. It's a classically rainy night at home with the babysitter, and two siblings are itching for a little...

Celebrate the little artist in your life with this hilarious picture book from bestselling author Diane Alber that asks the question: if princesses run entire KINGDOMS and unicorns run on RAINBOWS...why can't they PAINT together?Even if everyone says "never let a princess paint with...

Join Clifford and his best friend, Emily Elizabeth, in this collection of five classic Clifford stories -- featuring the original, vintage artwork!Clifford the Big Red Dog has been a household name for over sixty years, teaching generations of children how to be a good...

Fancy Nancy makes a new friend and discovers the true meaning of friendship in this dazzling picture book from the New York Times bestselling duo Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser!For Nancy, a long weekend means fun, fun, and more fun with her best...

None of the panda books are ever about red pandas!Red is going to do something about that.When Red discovers a new book about pandas, she can't wait to read it! Except it's about only one kind of panda, and red pandas are completely left...

Prepare for plenty of giggles as a kindergarten class arrives for their first day of school but can't find their teacher--only a delicious-looking sandwich and the words "Mr. S" scribbled on the chalkboard. Chaos ensues as the kids argue whether the sandwich must be...

The longest-running picture book on the New York Times bestseller list! "Tullet's brilliant creation proves that books need not lose out to electronic wizardry; his colorful dots perform every bit as engagingly as any on the screen of an iPad.... The joy is in...

New York Times-bestselling team Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton invite readers to come hang out with them in their 156-Story Treehouse--the twelfth book in the illustrated chapter book series filled with Andy and Terry's signature slapstick humor! Andy and Terry live in a 156-story...

Discover the joy of poetry in this simple introduction to Emily Dickinson, celebrating the power of hope perched within and the promise of sunnier days. Emily Dickinson's beloved poem "Hope is the thing with feathers" takes flight in Tatyana Feeney's beautifully illustrated adaptation, reminding...

A quiet snowfall, a listening heart--this tender, sensory journey invites young readers to hear the world in a new wayFrom the beloved creators of Downpour comes The Voice of the Snow, a gentle and poetic exploration of a snowy morning through the eyes--and ears--of...

Meet Goofy in this colorful and collectible board book featuring original comic book art by legendary Disney artist Paul MurryFeaturing original art by legendary Disney artist Paul Murry, this colorful and collectible board book is perfect for introducing Goofy to the youngest Disney fans!...

Reese is the only recycling truck in her town. She picks up all the recycling by herself! But when she takes a trip to the recycling plant, she discovers that there are recycling trucks in other towns too. Is her job still special if...

Parents will delight in reading these gentle adventures aloud, guiding children into calm and wonder at bedtime. Discover superpowers atop Picnic Mountain, journey through oceans, forests and galaxies, meet a fallen star resting in a hollow log, and learn from ancient ancestors about the...

Hooray for happy feelings! Babymoni can't wait to share them with you! Many things make Babymoni smile, such as cuddles and playtime! This adorable board book takes little ones on a delightful journey as Babymoni discovers how everyday moments can spark happiness and joy....

There are so many beautiful colors! Help Minimoni decide which color to paint a kiss! Minimoni loves colors and creativity. She rides her bike faster than the wind, enjoys swallows and cupcakes, and listens closely to the stories her mom tells. But more than...

Fans of Captain Underpants and Shel Silverstein's poetry will adore this comical collection of verse about farting, poo, and other gross-out topics that will keep kids cackling! Nothing gets kids giggling like a fart joke--and this collection of poetry has enough to satisfy any...

From the creator of One Snowy Night comes this entertaining board book for the youngest of Percy fans!Percy the park keeper has invited his animal friends for a Halloween pumpkin party. They can't wait! Soon everyone is having lots of fun in Percy's hut,...

Now available in board book, Caldecott Honor winner Rachel Isadora celebrates each of the four seasons with a diverse cast of endearing kids All four seasons are full of wonderful things that make them fun and special, and the children in this delightful book...

Classic Readers for Children series is a set of fairy tales specially written for young childrens Fairy tales play a vital role in t development of a child's creative imagination. The tales are written in very simple language. Each story has been illustrated w...

Where's Waldo? On his biggest adventure yet: helping children learn to read! Join Waldo and friends on a holiday escapade as they help to save Christmas. For the first time ever, Waldo is targeting a new generation of readers in an exciting new early...

Hello, little penguin! This sweet lap board book features an adorable animal, simple, child-friendly text, and two soft plush arms to cuddle and play with.Share your love with this huggable penguin finger puppet book! The sweetly reassuring stories in the Hug Me series celebrate...

Hello, little kitty! This sweet lap board book features an adorable animal, simple, child-friendly text, and two soft plush arms to cuddle and play with.Share your love with this huggable kitten finger puppet book! The sweetly reassuring stories in the Hug Me series celebrate...

Bluey is ready for some amazing sticker fun in this coloring and activity pad that comes with 750+ stickers! Bluey, Bingo, and all their friends and family love to go on adventures together! You can join too with this awesome activity pad--complete puzzles, solve...

There's a Halloween party at the spookiest pumpkin patch in New Jersey--and it's sure to be a FRIGHTFUL time!It's Halloween, and something eerie is brewing deep in the heart of the Garden State. An invitation to the Spookiest Pumpkin Patch in New Jersey has...

Pumpkin Pilgrimage Two little pumpkins explore city life only to discover that the pumpkin patch is where they love best. Back Street Butterfly A child's love of butterflies leads her to dream of a beautiful yard of flowers and butterflies when she is older.Author:...

In this bundle (illustrated book and CD audiobook), beloved storyteller Jim Weiss brings tales of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table to life with action, wonder, and humor. Gorgeous paintings and whimsical medieval style illuminated illustrations by Rebecca Sorge will fascinate...

In our second Green & Groovy craft kit, industrial designer Eric Lewis turns trash into mod treasures. Industrial artist Eric Lewis sees art where others see trash. In Garbage Flowers, he inspires other crafty folks to look deep into their junk drawers, recycling bins,...

What is junk? What can we make out of old junk? What can we put in the junk box? What else? Where do we get old junk from?Author: Pam HoldenISBN-10: 177654207XISBN-13: 9781776542079Publisher: Red Rocket (Tm) ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2017Pages: 16Format: Paperback

Wyatt, could your wish to meet Santa finally come true? Follow Wyatt's adventure all the way to the North Pole in this festive holiday hardcover book, ideal for ages 3-7!When a magical present transports Wyatt to the North Pole, an amazing journey begins! Travel...

Dinosaur birthdays are dino-mite!Celebrate your favorite dinosaur fan on their very special day! Giggle-worthy and interactive from start to finish, this story will have the birthday boy or birthday girl POP, SPIN, and SHAKE their way to the most awesome birthday ever! This playful...

The humor shines in this witty series about tricking, teasing, and tickling some of the worst characters you could meet. Reluctant readers will find much to love in these quirky titles.Author: Eric BraunISBN-10: 1644660598ISBN-13: 9781644660591Publisher: Black Rabbit BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/20/2019Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 9.10h...

The humor shines in this witty series about tricking, teasing, and tickling some of the worst characters you could meet. Reluctant readers will find much to love in these quirky titles.Author: Eric BraunISBN-10: 164466058XISBN-13: 9781644660584Publisher: Black Rabbit BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/20/2019Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 8.80h...

In the town of Squashbuckle, just about anything can happen, and when Henry Penwhistle draws a mighty Chalk Dragon on his door, the dragon does what Henry least expects--it runs away. Now Henry's art is out in the world for everyone to see, and...

In the town of Squashbuckle, just about anything can happen, and when Henry Penwhistle draws a mighty Chalk Dragon on his door, the dragon does what Henry least expects--it runs away. Now Henry's art is out in the world for everyone to see, and...

Accolades to Erica Taylor for Figler: My Imaginary Friend. Taylor takes her readers on a journey of self-realization as a child comes to ultimately discover that the wonderful abilities possessed by Figler, the beloved imaginary friend, are talents (he/she) also possesses. The whimsical illustrations...

With clever text and whimsical illustrations, How to Mash Monsters helps kids banish their fears -- and have fun doing it! Kids love these clever tricks and tips for getting rid of monsters. The small monsters wish they were little kids so that they...

This charming adventuress knows that sometimes all that stands between her and being a pop star is a pair of sunglasses. Readers will delight in seeing all the exciting things she can become with the simplest of household items.Author: Pauline SiewartISBN-10: 1607544555ISBN-13: 9781607544555Publisher: Windmill...

The seas are cast rough and smooth, as readers learn the life of a sailor through beautiful illustrations and simple vocabulary.Author: Maria EsplugaISBN-10: 1607542544ISBN-13: 9781607542544Publisher: Windmill BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/30/2009Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.44lbsSize: 7.60h x 7.70w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.6Point Value: 0.5Interest Level:...

A farmer and his dog turn barren land into an amazing bumper crop. Your readers will witness the contribution of a farmer's life through vibrant illustrations and engaging text.Author: Maria EsplugaISBN-10: 160754248XISBN-13: 9781607542483Publisher: Windmill BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/30/2009Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.44lbsSize: 7.60h x 7.70w...

What child hasn't wondered what it would be like to be an animal, able to hop, fly, or slither with ease? After a trip to an aquarium, Oliver decides he wants to be a sea otter. Oliver tries to copy sea otter behavior at...

Max and Kate play all kinds of creative games. They play pretend, build forts, and even do magic tricks. What goofy adventures will these best friends go on next? Readers of this delightful book will find out. Even reluctant readers will love Max and...

Children learn from many role models, whether they are friends, teachers, or family members. In this delightful book, a child learns useful lessons from her uncle. Readers follow along on a day of fun as a relatable narrator learns about telling time, music, and...