School & Education - Kids Fiction

During a class visit to the museum, Arthur needs to make a quick visit to the boys lavatory. But a wrong turn leads him into a diorama of life-size models of Pilgrims celebrating the first Thanksgiving . . . just as Mr. Ratburn and...

A special Big Nate volume including all of the comics from Big Nate: Welcome To My World and Big Nate: Thunka, Thunka, Thunka Nate Wright is a RIOT! Everyone's favorite 6th grader is back and better than ever in this special collection, which includes...

People in this world face all sorts of difficulties. The truth is that any rough patch can be beat if you work hard enough and have friends to help you. We must learn to be kind to one another and to help those in...

A fun-filled tale of summertime, teamwork, and the balance between having fun and buckling down, from Twins creator Mike Ciccotello Summer is winding down and school is just around the corner when two old rivals meet at the beach. Shovel thinks Ruler is a...

Mustafa never wins anything. Sam, the teacher's pet, is always the class competition champion. But when Mustafa finds out the prize for the latest school project is tickets to a football game, he has to win. Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of...

The groundbreaking novel that inspired the Broadway musical! Jeremy Heere is your average high school dork. Day after day, he stares at beautiful Christine, the girl he can never have, and dryly notes the small humiliations that come his way. Until the day he...

Soon to be an animated series from Nickelodeon "Big Nate is funny, big time."--Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy KidThe sixth Big Nate book in the New York Times bestselling series by Lincoln Peirce Perfect for fans of the hilarious Diary of...

The BRAND NEW laugh-out-loud new Daisy adventure, from bestselling author of the Oi Frog series, Kes Gray.Here comes trouble! Daisy and her class are so excited when their new school nature garden is unveiled. But the trouble with their nature garden is, there's not...

You're Never Too Young to Fight Censorship! In Ban This Book by Alan Gratz, a fourth grader fights back when From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg is challenged by a well-meaning parent and taken off the shelves...

Eleven-year-old Joyce lives with her reclusive uncle, Old Dad, who runs the town garbage dump--which is why the kids at school call her the Dump Queen. Her only friend is Mrs. Fish, the new school custodian whose wild outfits and uninhibited personality inspire her...

Cameron will soon be starting kindergarten and her whole family is nervous. How will they manage without her when she goes off to school? This sweet and funny story starring a young African-American girl with autism will help all kids-and their families-face the great...

The unique writing of Ivy + Bean meets the pep of Clementine and the authentic humor of Dory Fantasmagory in this chapter book series about two girls with the same name and absolutely, definitely, NOTHING else in common. Over the course of a week...

Angelina twirls her way back to ballet school and learns to overcome her stumbles in this 8x8 storybook featuring foil on the cover Angelina can't wait to go to Miss Lilly's Ballet School again after summer break. But then Angelina accidentally embarrasses herself in...

"The bond between Buddy and Earl is as strong as ever in their fourth book, as is the playful banter and cheerful artwork that capture their relationship so well." Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEWBuddy and Earl know that with the right education they can become...

COWBOY JOSE AND PINTEROO is a beautifully written and wonderfully illustrated children's book. It is an educational reading experience for both English and Spanish speaking children. In an adventurous and fun-filled fashion, the book helps to teach one important lesson --- we can be...

It's a rainy day, so Bob comes to preschool with his umbrella. His umbrella is so big that Flo and new friend Sam don't even see him at first! Yet Bob isn't such a good hider when they decide to play hide-and-seek. Can Flo...

Get ready to go back to school with this inclusive, empathetic story that will help kids new to the classroom transform from timid caterpillars into beautiful butterflies who love exactly who they are! On Vanessa's first day of school, her parents tell her it...

Get ready to go back to school with the Berenstain Bears! This story is a perfect way to teach children about how much fun school can truly be--with over 50 bonus stickers! Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic storybook from...

The author of the beloved Kids of the Polk Street School series introduces a new generation of readers to a multicultural group of kids who enjoy all the activities of an after-school center. It's Discovery Week at the Zigzag Afternoon Center Everyone writes their...

This hilarious final installment in the Charlie Joe Jackson series written by Tommy Greenwald and illustrated by J. P. Coovert is infused with nostalgia and just the right amount of chaos. Yes! Graduation day is finally here! Charlie Joe has been waiting for this...

Soon to be an animated series from Nickelodeon Big Nate is funny, big time --Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy KidFor fans of the hilarious Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, here comes the seventh novel in the New York Times bestselling...

Newbery Honor-winning author Cynthia Lord has written a sensitive and accessible book about the challenges of fitting in when you know you're a little different.On the last night of summer, Emma tags along with her game warden father on a routine call. They're supposed...

Alexander's plate is full with a school lunch menu of ice cream and pie every day, his whole class is crying, his friend goes missing, and to top it all off, he has to battle giant meat-eating vegetables before the town becomes dinner. Aligned...

Ramadan has come to an end, and Amira can't wait to stay home from school to celebrate Eid. There's just one hiccup: it's also school picture day. How can Amira be in two places at once? An ALSC Notable Children's Book Just the thought...

Follow one rip-roarious day in the life of an antsy (if lovable) boy named Bug, guided by E. S. Redmond's humor and wit. If seven-year-old Benjamin (aka Bug) Blonsky were a superhero, he'd be "Bug Boy with the Power to Annoy." That's what his...

Everyone's favorite aardvark, Arthur, is back in this exciting reissue -- just in time for school Arthur and his friends are getting ready for school Get a sneak peek at every character's morning routine, from Francine preparing for recess to the Brain searching for...

This collection of laugh-out-loud poems explores the daily life of insect students and staff at Crawly School for Bugs. Welcome to Crawly School for Bugs! Termites, stink bugs, gnats, and every insect in between attend this buzzy school where crickets take classes like "How...

Now an animated series from Paramount + & Nickelodeon!This third Big Nate activity book--now in paperback--is jam-packed with new activities for Nate fans of all ages.Do you feel lost without a crossword puzzle in hand, a maze to confound your sense of direction, or...

The class homework assignment is to write a story, and everyone seems to be writing about something interesting...except Arthur. Will he find something he cares to write about or will his story be a big mess?Author: Marc BrownISBN-10: 0316111643ISBN-13: 9780316111645Publisher: Little, Brown Books for...

When it's time to write in class, one child feels like she has absolutely nothing to say. But suddenly--ker-plink--one drop, one tiny thought, hits her. And before long she's caught in a shower of funny phrases, a whirlwind of adjectives and verbs, a downpour...

Does your child have ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)?Meet David, one of award-winning author Sherrill S. Cannon's "Classroom of Kids," who manages his ADHD with the help of classmates.David discovers ways to cope with his hyperactive brain, while learning how to calm and soothe his...

New York Times bestselling author Jerry Craft returns with a companion book to New Kid, winner of the 2020 Newbery Medal, the Coretta Scott King Author Award, and the Kirkus Prize. This time, it's Jordan's friend Drew who takes center stage in another laugh-out-loud...

These classic myths from the Greek pantheon are given a modern twist that contemporary tweens can relate to, from dealing with bullies like Medusa to a first crush on an unlikely boy. Goddess Girls follows four goddesses-in-training - Athena, Persephone, Aphrodite, and Artemis -...

Bud is a boy in Grade Two starting the year at a new school. When he experiences kids "budding in line" he becomes increasingly uncomfortable and upset. When he hears, "Don't bud!" he thinks they are yelling, "Don't, Bud!" and directing their anger at...

In a cheering tale of kindness and friendship, Stanley's worst day ever takes a surprising turn when his classmates concoct a creative show of solidarity. Stanley Birdbaum couldn't be more excited. He has rolled and wrapped and dyed his hair. He has dipped it...

Cody Harmon doesn't love reading, math, spelling, or really any of the subjects that Miss Molina teaches in her third-grade class. But he lives on a farm and he loves animals--he even has nine pets--so when the school holds a pet-show fund-raiser, it should...

What's my song? Will I fit in?These are the questions we find a young Cello named Bello asking himself as he tries to navigate the novelties of his first day at school. When inspiration from the magical sounds of his new classmates mixes with...

The first day of school can be scary--especially when no one else speaks your language. Carmen wishes she was back in Mexico, where everyone spoke Spanish and she didn't stand out. But a little bravery, a loving family, and a compassionate, determined teacher help...

Will Captain Awesome successfully take on Little Miss Stinky Pinky to become the winner of the second-grade spelling bee? Eugene McGillicuddy's superhero alter ego, Captain Awesome, relies on a wide array of superpowers to keep the town of Sunnyview safe from "bad guys." But...

These two bestselling Berenstain Bears stories are perfect for back to school--no matter what that looks like! Featuring The Berenstain Bears Go to School and The Berenstain Bears' Report Card Trouble. Go to SchoolSister is nervous about starting school, so Mama takes her to...

In this board book, young girl braves a challenge-filled day -- just like her hero, Wonder Woman As a new day dawns, a young girl faces the ultimate challenge: school Follow along as she thwarts potential foes (playground bullies), communicates with animals (class pets),...

Charlie and his best friends are finally on the same soccer team. But is it a winning combination? Charlie Bumpers and his best friends are finally on the same soccer team and are sure the Pirates will be the best team ever! But their...

The first page has Henry hooked. The second page has him captivated. The third page . . . BBBBRRRRIIIIINNNNNGGGGG! . . . will have to wait. That is, unless Henry ignores the bell, stays put, and keeps on reading the most awesome book. By...

Heading to school for her very first day, Charlie Mae knows she will seem different from the other kids. She uses a wheelchair to get around. She doesn't use words, but she loves to listen, especially if you sing. Charlie Mae has epilepsy. Sometimes,...

Can Amelia keep a friend and her deepest secrets at the same time? Amelia's sister, Cleo, gives her a new notebook as a tenth birthday present, and Amelia can't wait to fill it with all her secret thoughts and drawings. But when her best...

Newbery Honor-winning author Cynthia Lord has written a sensitive and accessible book about the challenges of fitting in when you know you're a little different.On the last night of summer, Emma tags along with her game warden father on a routine call. They're supposed...

Meet Babymouse--the spunky mouse beloved by young readers for more than a decade! It's election season and Babymouse is ready to be your next student council president! But the competition is fierce--can Babymouse get the votes? This groundbreaking young graphic novel series, full of...

Follow Chelsie Chicken around the coop as she learns how to make better choices. Through her many mishaps, Chelsie learns that mistakes are not bad - they are for learning. In addition to that lesson, this book is infused with CH-word practice and features...

Billy Sure, twelve-year-old inventor and CEO of Sure Things, Inc., adds espionage to his resume in the second book of a hilarious middle grade series! Billy Sure is many things: CEO of Sure Things, Inc., a sleepwalking seventh-grader, and now he's adding spy to...

People in this world face all sorts of difficulties. The truth is that any rough patch can be beat if you work hard enough and have friends to help you. We must learn to be kind to one another and to help those in...