Children's Family and home stories Books

First published in 1913, Eleanor H. Porter's Pollyanna is a classic of children's literature that has charmed readers for over a century.While Pollyana may be recently-orphaned, sent to live in a new town, and left in the care of her emotionally distant...

All agesBilly loves Harmony Day. He loves the colours, the clothes and especially the food. This year Tayta is making kaak, a Lebanese treat, for Billy to share with his class but he can't share the recipe because Tayta bakes with a secret ingredient...

Read along as Suzy navigates the process of becoming a sibling with excitement and grace, even if she is a little nervous. This rhyming story is perfect for the youngest listeners who will soon become siblings themselves.

Sophia is worrying about going to the pool party and doesn't want to talk to Mommy about why, but the truth is, she's not feeling confident about wearing her swimsuit.With the help of Sophia's teddy bears, Mommy explains that she'll be missing out on all...

Age range 3 to 8Every day, a little boy watches kids pass by on skateboards, and dreams of joining them. One day, his mother brings a surprise: her old skateboard, just for him! haw kwa! Let's go! Together, they practice on the sidewalk, at the park, in...

'Whenyou least expect it,something specialwillget your attention. Your alien will be back. He will invite you over for a play date.'In this sequel to the award-winning Your Alien, it's the little boy's turn to visit his alien friend's...

Introducing SNOTS-a new graphic novel series about incredible superpowers, space robots, bad dudes, and just a regular kid who one day gets the call to save the world . . . with video games!Meet Rusty Crumb, a boy who loves pizza, picking his nose, and...

Age range 5 to 10He had been waiting all his life, hoping to hear the hare's song...The boy and his family are special. While others hunt the hares, his family search for leverets orphaned by the hunt and keep them safe. When the hares begin to move...

Age range 4 to 8For fans of Sophie Blackall's Farmhouse comes a gorgeous story of one table and the life that grows around it.This moving picture book traces a table and its transformation: from a seed to a tree to a treasured object in a home. Strong...

For kids with big questions comes a mesmerising celebration of the universe and our place in it, perfect for STEM learning.The story of the universe is enough to send our minds spinning with wonder! This awe-inspiring picture book explores the science...

Age range 3 to 5Follow Bear and his forest companions as they help him rediscover how hugs are made and the importance of friendship!Bear has forgotten something important - he remembers the feeling and the sound 'badump, badump,...

Mei finds an old album in Grandma' s house in Beijing. She discovers a charming character doing a back flip on a faded photo and surprisingly learns this is her late Grandpa. She wishes she could have spent more time with him. Grandma says Grandpa was...

Age range 5+A powerful and wise story about finding the courage to be yourself, despite the pressure to conform.Abtin is nothing like the rest of his family. The Moleskis are fiercely competitive sports champions, and they expect Abtin to become a great...

Age range 3+Lulu loves when her Nana visits and can't wait for all the family fun. The family spends the week shopping for presents for family back in Tanzania, having dance parties, and making special mandazi doughnuts. Nana-Bibi tells Lulu...

Being the new kid is always hard, but try starting the year with a name like Mohammed Omar Mohammed Abu Srour, with a homemade lunch of humus and za'atar. On top of that, on the very first day of school, a kid tells his older hijab-wearing sister to "go...

Age range 4 to 8A little boy meets a stranded alien child and the two instantly strike up a fabulous friendship. They go to school, explore the neighbourhood, and have lots of fun all day. However, when bedtime rolls around, the little boy must comfort...

Age range 4 to 6Cami and Isa are very different sisters.Cami always wants to be perfect. She worries about it every single day! She follows all the rules, does all her homework on time, and never makes a fuss.Isa, on the other hand, is confident...

An imaginative story about childhood play and one welcoming family to a furry creature who wanders in!Winner of a Certificate of Excellence, Cat Writers' Association (F.5 Book: For Children & Young Adults - Illustration-Focused)"This sweet book by...

Inspired by the subtle yet unique differences in the notion of love between American and Vietnamese cultures, Where Thuong Keeps Love is a beautiful exploration of the nonverbal ways love is held and stored in every part of the body."This exploration of...

A fun, lively story of Black family and cousin culture that celebrates individuality and embraces differences.One of the New York Public Library's Best Books for Kids in 2021!Nominated, Bank Street College of Education's 2022 Irma S. Black Award"This...

Inspired by the authors' real lives, this picture book shares what sound means for one young deaf boy as he experiences the world with cochlear implants.Most people either can or cannot hear sound . . . but some people can do both! Meet a deaf boy with...

A sweet, whimsical story about the meaningfulness behind a person's name and the power of accepting people just as they are.Featured in Children's Book Council's Summer 2022 Showcase: Love Makes the World Go Round"Names are so important. They are our...

With gentleness and empathy, this beautiful story follows a young boy as he learns how a word that may seem funny to one person can be hurtful to another."When Words Have Power. . . follows a boy as he learns how a word that may seem funny to one person...

Age range 4 to 12A heartwarming story about family, resilience, fashion, and staying true to who you are - told through three generations of tailors in a rapidly changing Seoul.When Deokgu opens a brand new tailor shop in town, all of Seoul is skeptical...

Age range 4 to 7The Garden Witch is lonely, no one shops at her stall, no one visits her magical garden, and there is no one to talk to - except for the three evil rats she lives with. The rats will eat her if she upsets them, so she lives day in and day...

Adventurous and full of wonder, 'Raisah and the Boat Trip' takes us from the shallow shoreline to the deep sea. On a simple day trip, Raisah together with her parents, shows young curious readers that the sea is a gift to mankind and all living things...

Age range 10+If you were stranded on a desert island, what would you do? Young readers can read and imagine in this unabridged paperback edition of The Swiss Family Robinson.After their ship crashes onto a deserted island, the Robinson family begins a...

Un divertido y emocionante homenaje a todas las madres, de la mano del bestseller internacional Chris Haughton.Mam Pingina sale a buscar la cena. Salta, nada, escala un resbaladizo acantilado y pasa de puntillas... junto a unas feroces focas dormidas!...

For young Ali, a former refugee from Afghanistan, "home" is where his family is together.Although his family is safe in their new country, Ali finds himself wishing he could go back to Afghanistan. A day spent picking blackberries with Nana reminds him...

Age range 4 to 7'Beautifully written and illustrated...I am so glad this book exists in the world.' - Bao Phi, author of the Caldecott Honor and Zolotow Award-winning A Different PondA young girl helps her dad navigate life in a new...

Age range 4 to 8Let's go on an insect expedition for kids ages 4 to 8! This adventure into the extraordinary world of bugs is inspired by David Suzuki's adventures with his own grandkids.It's time for the twins to go on a...

Age range 10+This 'heartbreaking...powerful work' (School Library Journal, starred review) introduces the contemporary issue of forced disappearances to readers 10 and up - with 'deceptively simple black line drawings'...

Age range 3 to 6After Grandpa dies, a girl and her mother take the trip he had planned for her, kayaking along the Pacific west coast to look for the whales that he loved.The trip will do them good, Mom says, but the girl isn't sure. How can that be true...

Discover the wonders of China's rich culture and traditions with this fun-filled story perfect for celebrating Chinese New Year with your littles! For as long as she could remember, Mei Ling wanted a baby brother. She asked and asked, and wished and...

Age range 3 to 6Do you want to be a tree? It's easy.Pretend your arms are branches, your body is a trunk, and your legs are roots. Then stand in one place and see what happens! If your parent is as patient as the dad in this story, you might get...

Where is brother Ibrahim? Join little Umar, in this lift-the-flap book, as he goes from room to room looking for his older brother. Be a part of little Umar's search as he discovers different members of his family engaged in different acts of worship.

Brothers River and Jan receive a box for their father. Miss Pink Nose tells them that it is magical and that they cannot open it. What should they do? Should they open it? Miss Pink Nose, the mail carrier, delivers a box to brothers River and Jan. It is...

Age range 1 to 6Even if you're Bigfoot, the strength of a parent's love is as legendary as it gets. Join an adult Sasquatch as they praise their child as an extraordinary, mythical, and nearly unbelievable creature. Set in the magical woods of the...

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