People & Places - Kids Fiction

Tahiya Cooper creates a rich text where students of all ethnicity, race, religion, disability, and nationality can find themselves and relate.Aniyah is excited to have a kindness week at her school, but then she encounters a classmate that doesn't understand the purpose of doing...

We Look Different, but We're the Same serves as a colorful and engaging read for children, focusing on topics such as race and diversity, but in a way that young readers can relate. Children have a beautiful innocence that, at some point, is exposed...

In the first book of this new chapter book series about mystery, travel, and adventure, twins Ethan and Ella must find a missing coin before they move away from their hometown! When Ethan and Ella learn that their mother has accepted the position of...

Name all the things you can see down by the sea in English and te reo Maori with this vibrant board book from award-winning illustrator Donovan Bixley. What can you see on a day at the beach? A sandcastle (pa kirikiri), some waves (ngaru),...

There are wonders all around us, often waiting just outside our line of sight. Up & Down encourages young readers to look above their heads and below their feet to discover the magic of the world around them. Each beautifully illustrated scene includes 10-20...

We wrote this book about children of many backgrounds, interests, and abilities. We need children to know that they are all important and valued. Everyone deserves respect, understanding and kindness. This book is a reminder that it is okay to play alone or with...

Meet Violet Remy-Robinson, an amateur Sherlock Holmes in the making in this captivating new series, perfect for fans of Chris Riddell and Robin Stevens's Wells & Wong mysteries. When a new family moves in next door, Violet is sure there's something strange about them....

Fans of Angie Sage's internationally bestselling Septimus Heap series will be delighted with this wonderful full-color compilation of extras such as maps, guides, and journals New York Times Bestselling Series"A fresh take on the world of magic."--Child magazineThis rich compendium of previously unpublished papers...

A classic Christmas story combined with the magic of Santa visiting the GATEWAY CITY!It's the night before Christmas in St. Louis and you're nestled snug in your bed. Your stocking is hung by the chimney with care--will Santa visit YOUR HOUSE? Follow Santa's journey...

Half Grandma Half Dinosaur All Mischief!!The museum has never been this exciting!When magic museum dust makes Grandma start sneezing, we're in for a wild time.With each sneeze, Grandma turns into a different dinosaur and takes off. It's up to the kids (and readers) to...

Ride the bus through the city and take in the sights Engaging text and vibrant illustrations will draw in emergent readers. Pairs with the nonfiction title Urban Places.Author: Margo GatesISBN-10: 1728403006ISBN-13: 9781728403007Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2021Pages: 16Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 8.20h x 6.20w x...

(Bilingual English-Arabic edition) Fatima is a young woman whose life seems beset by one disaster after another. Setting forth on a journey from her home in the West, she is shipwrecked and cast ashore alone near Alexandria, Egypt. Adopted by a local family of...

Swift Walker's speedy legs take him on a journey across the continents to see all the oceans of the world. Join Swift Walker as he races along the Arctic Ocean, the Pacific Ocean, the Indian Ocean, the Antarctic Ocean, and the Atlantic Ocean, and...

Lua the Llama has a dream and sets out on a spiritual journey of self-discovery to find out who she really is. Under the guidance of the old healer don Paqo, she finds the nature of her true self and her place in the...

Follow a purple pail on a journey around the world. For travelers ages 2 years and up. A purple pail travels across oceans, rivers, and land, meeting children in different countries (Ireland, Ethiopia, New Zealand, Portugal, India, Chile, Morocco, Malaysia, Mexico) who find uses...

Read along as our spy infiltrates a medieval castle to uncover all things gray! Full-page illustrations and simple sentences create a wonderful I Spy adventure for early readers! Included is a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests engaging reading and writing prompts.Author: Amy...

All Annie ever wanted was to make music. And why not? Her brother, Lee, played wonderful music on the trumpet. Her sister, Patty, could make her think of springtime and beautiful colors whenever she played the piano. Annie wanted to play, too. She just...

Each of the three seeds in this story--a cherry seed in the Middle East, an acacia seed in Australia, and a lotus seed in Asia--survives a difficult journey through flood, fire, or drought, then sprouts (in the case of the lotus seed, a hundred...

A joyful celebration of our daily companion, the sun, as it shines around the world. "If I were the sun, I would sing a gentle morning song to wake my slumbering friends." So begins this fresh and colorful collaboration between author Patricia Storms and...

A classic Christmas story combined with the magic of Santa visiting the LAST FRONTIER! It's the night before Christmas in Alaska and you're nestled snug in your bed. Your stocking is hung by the chimney with care--will Santa visit YOUR HOUSE? Follow Santa's journey...

Have you ever lost something and got sad? Have you ever found something and got glad? Have you ever met someone from another world, a world you never knew about? Have you ever seen something that is a mystery but you get to solve...

Have fun exploring the continents with the magic of Lulu the Sheepadoodle; the World Traveling Positive Attribute Fairy. Lulu the Sheepadoodle is a charming, whimsical and lovable character created to help children learn about the world around them. In this educational adventure she travels...

Ted Scheu's gently rolling rhymes combine with Pete Gergely's smilingly delicious watercolors to take you and your tired body parts on a very sleepy trip around the world, ending in the inner-outer space of dreamland, whether you like it or not. Say Night-night to...

A remarkable book for encouraging self-reflection In this empathetic book, a young girl wonders what life would be like if she lived somewhere else. What if she lived in a city with millions of people? What would it be like to be a refugee...

A young Inuit girl befriends a pod of beluga whales as she plays her flute each day at the fjord by her village. Suddenly, the belugas are gone. After school the following day, Anja is summoned by her grandfather over the ham radio to...

In this sweet story featuring appealing illustrations, Cam and his father enjoy a leisurely shopping trip in their suburban town. Pairs with the nonfiction title Suburban Places.Author: Margo GatesISBN-10: 154159018XISBN-13: 9781541590182Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2021Pages: 16Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 8.10h x 6.20w x...

A small child looks up at all the big, beautiful things around her in this illustrated story set on a farm. Pairs with the nonfiction title Rural Places.Author: Margo GatesISBN-10: 1541590171ISBN-13: 9781541590175Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2021Pages: 16Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 8.10h x 6.20w...

A kite trip that will take us around the world to meet the hopes and dreams of children around the world, from Bolivia to Nepal.If something is capable of bringing the children of the world together, that is the ability to dream and imagine...

Grace feels sad as she walks to school. She is all on her own and wishes she had someone to walk with. Along the way she meets many different animals, who all decide to travel along with her. Grace sings a little rhyme each...

Have fun exploring the continents with the magic of Lulu the Sheepadoodle; the World Traveling Positive Attribute Fairy. Lulu the Sheepadoodle is a charming, whimsical and lovable character created to help children learn about the world around them. In this educational adventure she travels...

Are you ready for some of the most exciting, death-defying escape stories ever told? The sixth installment in the Great Escapes series is here--perfect for fans of the I Survived series!June, 1942--Libya. Free French Officer Susan Travers was one of the few women on...

"Mr. Keats's illustrations boldy, colorfully capture the child, his city world, and the shimmering heat of a summer's day."--"The New York Times." ALA Notable Children's Book. Full-color illustrations.Author: Ezra Jack KeatsISBN-10: 0808525557ISBN-13: 9780808525554Publisher: Turtleback BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/24/1977Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.59lbsSize: 7.50h x 9.02w x...

This children's picture book is a tribute to the beauty and power girls of color possess. It is a positive visual image of girls of color to counter the ones that now consume our mainstream media. The children depicted in the book represent all...

Join Malik's search for his neighbor's lost dog He's helping to find Buddy by looking everywhere in his neighborhood--from the park to the coffee shop. Along the way, see the people and places that make up a neighborhood. How is Malik's neighborhood different from...

From New York to China to Australia and six other countries, an unrelenting basketball game rages on as kids compete and play for keeps, all determined to sink the winning shot. Presented in graphic, comic book style.A fantastic journey around the world is about...

A classic Christmas story combined with the magic of Santa visiting the HEART OF AMERICA!It's the night before Christmas in Kansas City and you're nestled snug in your bed. Your stocking is hung by the chimney with care--will Santa visit YOUR HOUSE? Follow Santa's...

Two children on opposite sides of the world CRAVE FRIENDSHIP. "We are like the sun and the moon . . . always seeking." "I rest with the stars as you rise with the sun." Is it possible to be friends across the miles? These...

Grandpa shares his photos and his memories with his young grandson in this heartwarming story. Appealing illustrations and leveled text will engage emergent readers. Pairs with the nonfiction title Communities Then and Now.Author: Margo GatesISBN-10: 1728402972ISBN-13: 9781728402970Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2021Pages: 16Format: PaperbackWeight:...

"When in Rome..."Rome is a city of Eternal imagination. It has an amazing culture combining new and ancient sites to visit and absorb. It is a city where meals are worth daydreaming over and unexpected adventure awaits around every cobblestone corner. Exploring the City...

Neighbors come together to celebrate variations on one delicious food, bringing people and cultures together! "Readers will enjoy learning about different cultures' dumpling traditions, and this book certainly celebrates culinary diversity." --Kirkus Reviews My nose leads me from my room, through the kitchen, and...

Childhood Rhymes for Modern Times: For parents and grandparents who grew up reading nursery rhymes in which all of the children looked alike and had terrible tendencies to fall and break their crowns, to find food cupboards empty, or to watch farmer's wives cut...

Makayla's family is about to change with her baby brother's arrival. She goes on a mission to see how families are each unique. Readers discover how families are different and that different is great Author: Lisa BullardISBN-10: 1728438586ISBN-13: 9781728438580Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2021Pages:...

A brand-new friend and a big class project put Judy in an international mood in this comical adventure. Judy Moody cannot believe her ears. There at the lunch table, a girl called Amy Namey is interviewing Judy's best friends, Rocky and Frank. Even worse,...

THE LITTLE BOY who loves to read is back, and this time he and his classmates are visiting a big public library In their signature catchy, rhyming verse, Debbie Bertram and Susan Bloom give readers a taste of the variety of books that can...

In The Tea Party Adventure, best friend's Sicily and Paige embark on an exciting travel experience to a new city. Follow the girls as they visit iconic landmarks, enjoy traditional food and speak some of the local language. This book encourages young readers to...

Tom is on the last leg of his journey where he continues to discover strange and amazing sights and meet a host of fun characters. He skids through freezing Siberia, and in Japan shares a steaming hot pool with some surprised monkeys. Based on...

Why can't a white kid sit with the black kids in the cafeteria? What happens when a biracial girl from Trinidad falls for a guy from a very different culture? How does a teen deal with being the only Palestinian boy or the only...

Manuel will learn about food from around the world as his classmates share their families' food traditions. In this charming story, readers will discover how food is alike and different across cultures.Author: Lisa BullardISBN-10: 1728438594ISBN-13: 9781728438597Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2021Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize:...

Chloe is excited to pick out a special outfit for school, but she isn't sure of what to wear. Readers will learn how clothes can show a person's interests, personality, culture, and more in this delightful story Author: Lisa BullardISBN-10: 1728438578ISBN-13: 9781728438573Publisher: Lerner Publications...

A classic Christmas story combined with the magic of Santa visiting the EMPIRE STATE!It's the night before Christmas in New York and you're nestled snug in your bed. Your stocking is hung by the chimney with care--will Santa visit YOUR HOUSE? Follow Santa's journey...