People & Places - Kids Fiction

In this fictional narrative, classmates come together to make a quilt out of things that represent their cultures. Explanatory text and colorful illustrations will help readers learn about differences and similarities between classmates. This fiction title is paired with the nonfiction title We Are...

"Some Say: Neighbours in Cyrus" by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards offers a heartwarming glimpse into the vibrant tapestry of small-town life. This classic children's story celebrates the beauty of friendship, community, and the everyday connections that bind us together. Explore the joys and challenges...

The book is a fictional story for children about discovering and preserving a segment of Hawaii's past pertaining to sugar cane trains. Telling first of the trains' abandonment, then being discovered thereby creating an effort to bring the trains back to life, and then...

Gabriel daydreams about taking a trip, flying high in the sky to discover the wonders of the world. Where could he go? What would he do? He might travel to Brazil's Amazon Jungle in search of the fierce piranha fish, or relax in the...

Gabriel daydreams about taking a trip, flying high in the sky to discover the wonders of the world. Where could he go? What would he do? He might travel to Brazil's Amazon Jungle in search of the fierce piranha fish, or relax in the...

Join Grandma Book as she teaches Santa Claus about how Christmas is celebrated all around the world! Author: Raejean KanterISBN-10: 1943331952ISBN-13: 9781943331956Publisher: Orange Hat PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/25/2017Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.69lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.25d

This follow on to the series debut, "Dressed in Peace", sees the author once again using her creative skills to teach and entertain young readers on topics of culture and diversity through the delightful character Ali-en.Ali-en loves to eat, but when his favourite dish...

A book in the Rufus T Bear series, showing 12 places of interest around the world, with 12 interesting facts and 12 country's flags. This is Rufus T Bear's journey around the world by the months of the year.Author: Tagore RamoutarISBN-10: 190783706XISBN-13: 9781907837067Publisher: Longshot...

Tuckey the Nantucket Whale loves adventures. Join Tuckey on his biggest adventure yet as he travels to sixteen countries to visit his friends and learn about the people, places, and cultures of each country.Author: Robert CameronISBN-10: 1684018943ISBN-13: 9781684018949Publisher: Mascot BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/04/2018Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight:...

Change comes with accepting newness in your life . . .Sophia is a bright young girl who loves to play with her friends and attend school. All of that changed when she learned COVID-19 was threatening the world. Overnight, schools closed, and she was...

Ripe Tomatoes is a book about a daycare provider, the children she serves and the parents she supports. This children's book celebrates the necessity to nurture and to harvest people of all ages. Furthermore, it highlights the value of and the need for quality...

Understanding Me is the story of Akilah a pre-teen African American girl who finds all about her African heritage on a trip to Detroit to see her favorite grandparents. Akilah discovers her love for self and her heritage on this trip that begins a...

Author: Jeanne McNamaraISBN-10: 1585005681ISBN-13: 9781585005680Publisher: 1st Book LibraryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/19/1999Pages: 120Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 8.04h x 5.05w x 0.34d

Oh, no! It's Christmas Eve and Santa can't find a very special present for a very special child. And he's almost arrived! Will Santa and his elf, Alfie, find the present in time?Featuring Santa and Alfie the Elf, this is the perfect holiday story...

Experience the thrilling early days of motion pictures and the monumental construction of the Panama Canal in Victor Appleton's "The Moving Picture Boys at Panama: Stirring Adventures Along the Great Canal." This classic boys' adventure story plunges readers into a world of daring feats...

I have a lot of things! This book describes items a child in Nunavut might have.Author: Arvaaq PressISBN-10: 0228702399ISBN-13: 9780228702399Publisher: Arvaaq PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/05/2019Pages: 12Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 7.90h x 7.80w x 0.30d

Mark and his friends discover they've lived before. Not only that - they were Famous and Important People. Which is lots of fun. At first.Author: Morris GleitzmanISBN-10: 0143308777ISBN-13: 9780143308775Publisher: Puffin AuLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/04/2016Pages: 128Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 7.70h x 5.10w x 0.50d

Author: Zane Carson CarruthISBN-13: 9798990714335Publisher: Carson Marketing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/21/2026Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.89lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d

Maybe you're good at spotting Waldo. But can you spot the difference? Head to the museum, where even the sharpest eyes are seeing double. Waldo is wandering through the museum, where there are some devilishly difficult differences to decipher. Finding Waldo and his buddies...

What if bedtime could take you around the world?Join a father, his son, and his daughter as they soar through magical cities - from pasta boats in Rome to dancing taxis in New York!With playful rhymes, whimsical illustrations, and a touch of wonder, Let's...

This wonderful tale follows Ali-en, the alien, across earth as he embarks upon various ceremonial dressed people, who to him appear quite strange. As he explores and enquires further he comes to realise they all have a common goal and common feature. This wonderful...

Julia has to go spend the summer with her cousins in Florida. What was supposed to be her 'perfect' summer ended up being a total dud!!!!! But in the end she finds that the 'stinky' countryside isn't so 'stinky.' Sure, she and her cousin...

Meet Mason. He is a rock. Watch as he decides that gathering moss with his brothers in Ruttsville is not the life for him, and sets off on a wild adventure rolling down the road of life. He lands in Rock Bottom, spends some...

In this picture book illustrated with photos manipulated to look like impressionist paintings, two young girls spread the special joy of flowers among visitors to one of Seattle's most beloved landmarks, Green Lake.Author: D. Ita Louise,Marianne MersereauISBN-10: 1497308984ISBN-13: 9781497308985Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

From Alexi the alligator to Zander the zebra and all of the animals in between, LetZooLunch presents twenty-six rhyming stories about clever characters, what they eat, and how they live within a global landscape. Kids are introduced to Edme the elephant, Fitzi the flamingo,...

The issues we face in our global society, makes it important that educators given authority to help children understand and appreciate not only their own, but also other cultures. Multicultural Stories is a book in which basic concepts of culture, geography, economics, and political...

Author: Rebecca MitchellISBN-10: 1436317983ISBN-13: 9781436317986Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/29/2008Pages: 36Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.24lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.09d

Many cultural socialization efforts are done by the use of popular sayings or "refranes populares" that illustrate a situation and its consequences. These popular sayings embody a moral lesson that children may recall when making a decision; or are a result of something that...

This is an excellent source for teachers to expose their students to what life might be like if they lived in a village in a country such as Thailand.Author: Johnny NuoISBN-10: 1412056578ISBN-13: 9781412056571Publisher: Trafford PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/03/2006Pages: 164Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x...

In a mood that matches the weather, he agrees to help Uncle Harv collect driftwood to make furniture. One thing leads to another as it always does on a small island, and eventually Riley realizes that everything he needs for a great birthday is...

Pack your bags and open your imagination! Dash Jackson embarks on an unforgettable journey searching for a stolen treasure chest across breathtaking islands around the world-where every destination holds a mystery to solve, a challenge to conquer, and a lesson to learn. From sun-soaked...

A fast car with a star can go far! Join in on this rhyming adventure.Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to all, equally.Author: Norah ColvinISBN-10: 1923207814ISBN-13: 9781923207813Publisher: Library for AllLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/15/2025Pages: 26Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Skittle is afraid of getting hurt on the playground again, but his friend Kit is having so much fun! Skittle uses a breathing technique to help him play with Kit.Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge...

The six special friends of Gokul Village & IDEA share a curiosity about the World's diverse faiths, people and cultures. Together they bring alive the joy of friendship, community and humanity.Author: Bal DasISBN-10: 1735960616ISBN-13: 9781735960616Publisher: Big Bold Beautiful World MediaLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/09/2021Pages: 36Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Charlie receives a special gift from his grandpa, a pair of Eskimo sunglasses carved by his great grandfather. As he wears the glasses, he imagines what life is like in the village, and what it used to be like for his ancestors. This book...

This is book four in a 15-book series in which students learn about different places across the globe through letters written by characters from each place. This series is intended to bridge the gap across cultures, to demonstrate that we are all people, no...

In The Winter Stranger: The Wishing Well Sequel, the residents of Jasper, Virginia, unite to protect the children of the orphanage, and return some sense of safety to their town. Timothy left, as the sun was coming up, heading for the orphanage, as instructed...

Author: Jalyn NeelyISBN-13: 9798995133506Publisher: Jalyn & Co. PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/12/2026Pages: 34Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.25d

When a rainy day leaves Izzy and Piper stuck indoors, a magical red umbrella spins them away on a sparkling whirlwind-straight to the heart of Paris!From fresh croissants at a cozy bakery to twinkling lights atop the Eiffel Tower, the girls explore every magical...

What places do you go to?Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to all, equally.Author: Kym SimonciniISBN-10: 1922621315ISBN-13: 9781922621313Publisher: Library for AllLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/25/2021Pages: 26Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.12lbsSize: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.07d

Join Harvey, a lovable boxer with a heart full of curiosity, as he steers his trusty RV, Miles, toward the breathtaking Grand Canyon National Park. But the canyon is bigger and older than Harvey ever imagined. When his excitement turns to impatience, a wise...

When Pedrito replaces, from his own earnings, money he has lost, his mother decides that he is finally big enough for some of his father's earnings to be used towards buying him a bicycle.Author: Luis GarayISBN-10: 0773729992ISBN-13: 9780773729995Publisher: Fitzhenry & WhitesideLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/1997Pages: 15Format:...

Join the RBI--a group of teen agents with special gifts--on a series of action-packed adventures as they travel the world! The RBI team begin to link together the hidden clues that they have found on their last few missions and the results point them...

Join the RBI--a group of teen agents with special gifts--on a series of action-packed adventures as they travel the world! A plane crash ten years ago and reports of a strange wolf boy lead the RBI to the wilds of western China and to...

Join the RBI--a group of teen agents with special gifts--on a series of action-packed adventures as they travel the world! The coast of Japan is being terrorized by a mysterious creature. The RBI are sent to investigate sightings of red glowing eyes that peer...

Charlotte and Chopin are two adventurous, conscientious bunnies. Equal is a watercolor picture-book addition to the Charlotte and Chopin series of children's books. This book illustrates equality. Charlotte and Chopin walk through the pages in comic book style boxes while introducing young readers and...

Meet Penelope, a curious little dog with a big imagination! She isn't just any pup- Penelope loves to explore, make new friends, and dream about all the places she might travel one day.In this delightful introduction to the Penelope's Adventures series, young readers will...

Is every forest in the tropics a rainforest? Absolutely not! There is a unique type of ecosystem called a tropical dry forest, where a rainy season is followed by a dry season. Come along and travel the world with Pizotito, a coati from Costa...

Kindness Is... combines high contrast imagery, bright colours, and textured images into a picture book that infants and toddlers will love, while also teaching young children the basics of responsible and kind pet ownership. The illustrations feature real dogs and proceeds from the book...

Georgia, an imaginative, shy twelve-year old, lives with her family in a train on the shores of the Albemarle Sound (North Carolina). As the United States enters the Great Depression, she learns to face her fear of the "rail-riders" who come South looking for...