Family and home stories Books

Hermoso cuento infantil sobre la injusticia con la que muchas veces los adultos tratamos a los nios, con aquellos accidentes que pueden pasarle a cualquiera. A story that tells how sometimes, when we tell off our children without thinking, we don't...

A hopeful story about the things that make us unique.Ruby is a little girl with lots of energy! But recenty she has been falling down a lot. When she runs,she falls;when she dances,she falls; whenshe picks something up, she often drops it. Everyone...

A hopeful story about the things that make us unique. Una historia sincera y divertida, inspirada en hechos reales. Ruby is a little girl with lots of energy! But recenty she has been falling down a lot. When she runs,she falls;when she dances,she falls;...

A heartening addition to the awarded series Family Love. An unbreakeable bond and a red thread that connects us to our loved ones will guide us into this magical love story.Family means a world of colors, scents, moments and shared dreams. It is our...

A light-hearted, funny story for children and adults alike about the perils of overprotective parenting! Una divertidsima historia sobre la sobreproteccin que ejercen muchos padres con sus hijos e hijas.Unas claves para entender que no pasa nada porque a...

A Spanish version of GoodnightEveryone from award winning, Chris Haughton, in which we say goodnight, orBuenas Noches to the animals in the forest. A perfect companion for a bedtime routine, children will enjoy thedifferent ways animals go to bed, and...

Childhood and old age go hand in hand in this beautiful poetic text.My neighbor Frankie is an old man who has lived many adventures. Mom says I shouldn't pay much attention to him because he's a grumpy grandfather who doesn't know what he's saying...

A perfect tale to read to curious daughters.To the dreamers. To the ones who love braids.To the ones who prefer to wear their hair down.To the ones who fill their mouths with jelly.To the ones that chat away, even when they're asleep.To the ones who...

The Bizzie family's days are full of action. Mom is a detective, Dad is an adventure photographer, Bianca takes care of animals, and Barnaby is a talented cook. But lately, something strange has been happening around the house. Important things keep...

A delightful tale about magic hats and bonnets, but above all about the importance about being yourself and the hidden treasures we carry within us. Guided Reading Level: O, Lexile Level: 950L

Gold Medal Winner at the 2015 IPPY Awards In Cyparissus there is a little dog who gets lost in a park, a sleeping rabbit, a horse up in the clouds, and a bird setting off on a long, long journey. In Cyparissus there is Irene playing jump rope,...

Premiado en Estados Unidos en los 2015 International Book Awards Un da, sin saber cmo, una sombrerera aparece en la plaza de un pequeo pueblo. Sus habitantes se sienten inquietos ante tal novedad. Pero entonces ocurre lo que nadie esperaba: los primeros...

Age range 6 to 9A picture book telling a story of a grandpa wearing pink trousers. Why is he doing that? Is he crazy? Or a hero? Sometimes quiet heroism can be more effective than a thousand grand gestures.The grandfather of our story isn't like other...

Due to a rare brain tumor, Vera Garcia's soccer career is suddenly sidelined at the start of her senior year. When her single mother Eliza, terrified at the thought of losing her only daughter, clings too tightly, both Vera's identity and her freedom are...

The Haunting of Hill House meets The Lovely Bones in this evocative and mind-bending psychological thriller following three teen girls solving a past treacherous murder.Nobody believes sixteen-year-old Lila Sadler, who was diagnosed with bipolar...

Age range 12 to 17In a bleak, post-apocalyptic Earth ruled by powerful machine intelligence, a teenage girl from Oakland is given super abilities and charged with saving the world.Thirteen-year-old Josephine has always seen herself as a loner, not a hero...

In rural Kentucky, a sixteen-year-old boy with a love of quilting, cooking and Dolly Parton helps his grandma care for his opioid-addicted mother, until the discovery of a family secret upends everything he has ever believed.While other sixteen-year-old...

Becoming a Foster Family is a look into the eyes of a young boy whose family becomes a foster family.Finally a book to help prepare children for the amazing role they play in sharing the love of Jesus with kids in the foster care system. The outcome is...

From author Andrea Denish and illustrator BlueBean comes a touching story about new siblings, greetings, languages, and love.A young child searches for the best way to welcome a new baby to their family as they ask, "A special day. A special place. How...

This is a story of a young girl who was moved from where she grew up, to a new place in the country where she knew no one. Here she encounters a very special friend to help her adapt.

Age range 14 to 18Gus's life is about one thing-swimming. He is determined to make it to the Olympics and he knows that the only coach in town who can get him there is Coach Marks. So it seems like a simple plan: convince Coach Marks to train him...

Age range 0 to 6A pirate dad explains to his daughter that he loves her more than anything - even the most exciting and valuable aspects of his incredible job.All the sunken treasure in the ocean is worth nothing compared to a father's love for his...

Part of the Ordinary Terrible Things series, Divorce Is the Worst is a funny but frank picture book for kids whose parents are going through a divorce. In her iconic straightforward-but-sensitive way, author Anastasia Higginbotham sheds light on how hard...

**A WHITE RAVEN 2019 SELECTION**NAMED ONE OF SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL'S BEST BOOKS OF 2018Not My Idea: A Book About Whiteness is a picture book about racism and racial justice, inviting white children and parents to become curious about...

Age range 6 to 9In this wondrous book by award-winning fantasy author Jane Yolen and award-winning fantasy illustrator Doug Keith, two children and a dog explore the coves and caves of a tiny island. Under the watchful eye of Grandpa, the kids are...

Read together, then bake together-because together is where the magic happens. Sometimes the perfect cake is a cake from the heart. This deliciously sweet story has a cup of heart, a pint of problem solving, and a whole lot of love. Yo loves to bake...

If you build a perfect castle, a dragon will move in and that's exactly what happens to one very lucky boy when his family gears up for some changes. The boy and his dragon bounce in their castle, duel with delight, and have an amazing time together.....

Age range 3+Bouncy Bo and little SmudgeLived in a CASTLE, with their father, Mr Judge...Bouncy Bo and Little Smudge live in a sombre castle with their serious father. They are full of laughter and mischief, but it seems as if all the adults have...

'There was once ONE Happy Lion who lived in the zoo of a little French town. Then there were TWO Happy Lions, and that's better than one, because two is company. Then ... one day ... there were THREE Happy Lions...'The proud parents are delighted with...

Age range 3 to 6An everyday battle of wills between a mother and child where everyone ends up a winner!Rabbit is happy doing his own thing, and he doesn't want to listen to his mum telling him to get up, get dressed, have breakfast, play...

A touching picture book for children about a young boy and his family overcoming the loss of his father. This colorful, emotional book is filled with natural imagery, centering on a small pond in the garden, and will teach children not only about death...

In this intimate and inspiring novel about the power of art and the value of community, award-winning author and former New Yorker Colleen Nelson brings life and liveliness to an eccentric cast of New York City neighbors.Middle-schooler and New Yorker...

The very first hockey practice can be a little scary, but not if you are planning to be the world's greatest hockey superstar! Follow the action and relish the dreams of a confident young boy as he begins his journey to hockey stardom. See what happens...

Age range 1 to 6Let your child know the truth is out there - And the truth is, you love them! Follow an adult Grey alien as they praise their child as a galactically special and stellar little being in You're Out of This WorldYou'll...

Age range 0 to 6A Loch Ness Monster parent reassures their child that they'll believe in them - no matter who else may have their doubts.Set in a magical imagining of the Scotland's Loch Ness, I Believe in You is an ode to a loving...

AWARD-WINNING, HIGHLY ACCLAIMED AUTHOR: Higginbotham's previous book, Not My Idea: A Book About Whiteness, was a White Raven 2019 Selection and named one of School Library Journal's Best Books of 2018. Higginbotham is also well-loved by schools and...

In this adorable book to be shared with babies and toddlers, mothers explore their love for their babies as experienced through the five senses. From the sound of a baby's giggles to the smell of a kunik, this book celebrates the unique bonds shared...

A 2024 USBBY Outstanding International BookFrom beloved Finland-based children's author Anna Anisimova comes a heartwarming, beautifully illustrated chapter book about a blind girl who joyfully explores her environment using her senses and vivid...

"Oof! My hood is not big enough!" said Mother Fox. Who will help her?Mother Fox loves all her babies so much. But when she tries to carry all eight of her babies on her back, her hood's not big enough! What will she do? See how her family offers to help...

A debut picture book that celebrates self-love, care, and resilience with one of the most widespread plants-the dandelion.Both a love letter to the dandelion and a call to love ourselves in a difficult world, m Oswpikones reminds us that we are not...

A charming early chapter book series that explores Vietnamese culture and identity through the eyes of the Nguyen siblings, with elements of the supernatural, spirituality, and social justice woven in.I touch my earrings and feel a rush of wind. I can...

Age range 14+'Who built this house? Whose money? Whose blood?"'Ghosts aren't the only thing that can haunt a house. Trynne Delaney's debut novel explores the insidious legacies of violence and oppression - and how Black, queer love and...

When the world gets too loud and chaotic, a young boy's grandfather helps him listen with wonder instead.Kids laughing, sneakers squeaking, balls bouncing-for Thunder, the sounds of the school day often brew into overwhelming noise storms. But when...

Age range 9 to 12Imaginative, self-confident, EXTRAORDINARY Mimi steps into the spotlight in this charming debut with an emotional heart.If you were to imagine an extraordinary moment of destiny, I bet you wouldn't imagine it in a kitchen on a...

On a journey to uncover her family's story, Spotted Fawn travels through time and space to reclaim connection to ancestors, language, and the land-creating a path forward in this essential graphic novel. In the dreamworld she bears witness to a mountain...

A day in Chinatown takes an unexpected turn when a bored little girl makes a connection with her grandpa. May isn't having fun on her trip through Chinatown with her grandfather. Gong Gong doesn't speak much English, and May can't understand Chinese...

Age range 9 to 12Heroic actions speak volumes in a powerful middle grade novel based on real WWII events. Life is not easy for Jewish people in the midst of the Second World War, and for twelve-year-old Dina and her sisters, it gets even harder...