Children's Family and home stories Books

Eve & Dawn are planning to have the best summer ever. They have plans to build a clubhouse and sleep outside all night under the stars. Their plans suddenly change when their dad delivers terrible news on their first day official day of summer. With...

In this uplifting story, the reader is guided by the point of view of the main character (a baby) as he observes the world around him during the Covid-19 pandemic. Events marking this unusual period in history are portrayed in a friendly manner...

The Time Out book series is geared to young children to help them understand their world when a parent, sibling, or other loved one is incarcerated.In a relatable and age-appropriate way, the animals in each story share their struggles and revelations as...

"All I wanted was silence in my mind, even if it was only for a single minute. More tears drizzled down my face as I hyperventilated. I was so scared. I was so, so scared. And there was nothing I could do." After her best friends are mysteriously shot...

Lyndon Pérez is crushing on Melody Martínez, the most awesome girl in the world, but everyone else knows her as "the deaf girl." When his plans to spend summer at an exclusive camp with Melody are thwarted, Lyndon is forced to spend his vacation caring...

★★★★★ The illustrations are fantastic, detailed, colorful, and unique. Positive emotions were flooding through me as I read through this book. Full of Love reminded me of all the love that surrounds humanity. This story will lead young readers on a...

The perfect Father's Day gift, birthday present for dad, Baby Shower, Valentine's Day book, or read-aloud for any young daughter.This sweet picture book is perfect for fathers with daughters ages 5-9. It showcases a father's love and adoration for his...

Lying is never a good thing. But even if you have lied about something, you can always correct that by simply telling the truth. The most important thing a person can do it to take responsibility when they do something wrong. Let the angel on your...

Life is cruel, but that could not be truer for this family. Join Jacob Turner, a former Marine Vet and his family, Anna, Ella and Edward, as they battle through the rugged political system and social terrain of American Division City, an over-dense,...

Sixteen-year-old Chloe's life goal is to find her soulmate and live happily ever after, just like her parents. But every time Chloe falls in love, it's not the fairytale she dreams of. Through a series of intimate vignettes, Chloe chronicles making out...

Life for Pino the Pup is just how he wants it with his human Mum and Dad - yummy snacks, plenty of toys, and lots of fresh air on his daily walks.Until Mum and Dad arrive home one day with a gurgling guest, who grabs all of their attention, and...

BoBo is an orphaned baby elephant who lives in a Sanctuary in Kenya. His new best friend, Iris, a wise and whimsical Egret, teaches him how to survive and thrive in his new elephant family.  This is the first title in the BoBo and Iris series of...

In Amber Armitage and The Aztec Trials, Amber, an 18-year-old adopted girl from Indiana, discovers her true Aztec heritage through a DNA test that leads her on a thrilling, mystical journey. Raised in a loving home, Amber always sensed something more...

Archie had had the best time ever with Grandad in France during the summer. Now he was full of confidence, proud of who he was and the local French cycling champion!When he returned to school, he was determined to make a difference.Life was good... then...

Troublesome but loveable pets turn Hugo’s world upside down, almost as much as family life does.Hugo adores Nan. He adapts to her odd ways, such as having two goats in her home, better than Mum does. He worries Nan doesn’t always pay for...

Albanian children's book. Perfect for kids practicing their Albanian language skills.On the first day of summer, three bunny brothers receive colorful kites from their grandparents. When Jimmy loses his kite, the family comes together to help him make a...

English Albanian Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids learning English or Albanian as their second language.On the first day of summer, three bunny brothers receive colorful kites from their grandparents. When Jimmy loses his kite, the family...

French children's book. Perfect for kids practicing their French language skills.On the first day of summer, three bunny brothers receive colorful kites from their grandparents. When Jimmy loses his kite, the family comes together to help him make a new...

It's Christmastime, and Allie and her little brother, Bobby are on their way to see Santa! They're so excited to talk to him and tell him what they want for Christmas, but as they're waiting, Allie catches sight of Santa and suddenly feels frightened...

Charley just received a special gift from his grandmother. Go with Charley on his adventures and see if you can guess what his special gift is. Do you have something special you like to take on your adventures? What do you think Charley's next adventure...

The Song of Fridorfold has reignited hope for a forgotten way of life when humans, intelligent birds and other animals lived in harmony. But a treacherous old enemy has hatched an ingenious scheme to destroy the Song along with the Fridorfold folc and...

Ben and the Big Green GardenMagic is hidden in ordinary moments. Ben defies orders and sneaks through the backyard gate, discovering a community garden transformed into a wondrous and sometimes scary jungle. Will Ben find his big sister and get the dog...

Jennifer Chevrolet, a diligent but gullible 12-year-old girl, lives in a small condo in Coconut Grove, Miami, Florida, with her Mom, Dad, and 17-year-old brother Martin. Jennifer begins the year 1992 with her "best friend," Meghan Benjaminson, and a new...

MOM'S SICK. WYNDHAM MIGHT BE DEAD. JAYDEN HAS A FEW PROBLEMS.Worry over money has plagued Jayden's parents. Then one night, she overhears something worse: Mom has cancer. When Jayden's long-time friend, Wyndham the Knight, invites her to visit for the...

"Catch me the moon," cries Madeline. "Okay," says Poppa. He makes her a "moon box." But when she looks inside, the moon is never there. So Poppa finds a bigger box. And then one night, it happens...

For children who have trouble falling asleep. Starting as a normal bedtime story, follow Glow as she travels off to sleep amongst the clouds and through each layer of the Earth's atmosphere. Carry on reading through the science and into nonsense land...

How do you reconcile the difficulties that raise their head in a family with a fanatic footballing thirty-seven-year-old father and three teenage girls that don't share his passion?Answer? Introduce a grandpa that loves excitement and adventure, who has...

Jonah is curious about where his dad works. His dad leaves and returns every day, but won't let Jonah come see what he does! Jonah tries multiple tricks to get his dad to take him to his job. Will any of his attempts work? Will he ever find out what his...

Once upon a time it was just my sister, daddy, and me.We always had the best of times when it was just us three...Wicked Awesome Stepmother tells the story of a single father introducing his girlfriend to his young daughters. While the youngest...

Dark and sinister things are afoot when a young woman goes missing and, eleven-year-old, Mary is pulled into the mystery. But worse things seem to be following Mary and getting dangerously close. Can she figure out what happened and solve her own family...

Joey Saves the Day! Lost at the ZooJoin Joey as he adventures through the seven continents while exploring the zoo. You will get to meet some cool animals that live on each of the seven continents. While exploring the zoo, Joey and Jinger's daddy gets...

My Cousins, My FriendsThis book is a tribute to all cousins in the world who love each other like best friends. Often times a small child's first best friend is a cousin. Sometimes a person doesn't meet a cousin until they are an adult. Either way, that...

Being an only child can have its ups and downs, especially when you are the last of three. Heaven, the youngest sibling in her family, misses having her older sister and brother around, never realizing she has the best of both worlds-hugs and kisses from...

Everyone in George's family is so embarrassing. His mom can't cook,his sister is constantly making kissy faces to her phone, and his brother'swardrobe consists of nothing but costumes. To top it off, George's dad isknown for going outdoors in...

Brie-Brie and Logan love putting on shows for their parents, playing with their pets, and making friends laugh. That is, until the elephant breaks loose in Brie-Brie's room, terrifying Logan. But Mom says it isn't an elephant, it's Brie-Brie having a...

This story is inspired by the unconditional love mothers have for their children and the sweet cherished ways they come together to celebrate that love!Charlie and his mom truly "love each other to the moon and back!"

       To Kate and Dan, Grandpa's pond looks big enough to be a lake-so the fun at the pond is also big and amazing! While following Grandpa's safety rules, Dan, Kate, and their cousins enjoy taking turns paddle boating...

What happens when a young child is left alone and refuses to stay in the house? The unforgettable childhood in a quiet western town and a crisis of conscience that hit it became what happens. Hidden aboard the spaceship is a secret that has been passed...

Travis loses his self-esteem when he loses his tail feathers to a coyote, but with the help of family and friends discovers that true beauty comes from your heart, not from your appearance.A dual-language English-Spanish flip book.

Fathers can be their child's first teacher. From their dad, kids can learn important skills to carry with them through life. Dads set an example for their children in everything they do. It turns out that some of the littlest lessons from Dad can carry...

Having two homes is nothing new to Matthew. Really, it's all he has ever known. Sometimes having friends over can create questions. Matthew shares how he has two fantastic homes with his own belongings at each. Riding four-wheelers, playing video games...

What do the brilliant stars aboveTell us of loss and God's great love?Journey with a grandfather and you will seeAs he shares with his grandson this mystery. Lisa Finley resides in Marysville, Washington with her funny, and somewhat handsome, husband,...

★ WINNER OF THE 2020 TILLYWIG BRAIN CHILD AWARD ★"A Wild Day at the Zoo is a sweet and educational picture book introduction to the wonders and diversity of the zoo, as well as the wonders and diversity of human languages. A passive lesson in...

A Hero Like Me"But one little chromosome put up a fight;It threatened to stamp out Colette's inner light.Big sister came running with torches to spare,And lit Colette's lamp with a glorious glare."Meet Clairice and Colette; two sisters with one story. A...

It's time for bed, baby.Community comes together to welcome a new child in this classic bedtime story from author/illustrator, Karissa Bettendorf. Now available in English and Arabic, side by side."This story started as a poem and series of little...

Esta no es la típica historia de la Cenicienta porque estos no son sus zapatos típicos. Las hermanas Hebilla y Aplasta son tan maltratadas por las Hermanastras Feas tanto como la Cenicienta misma y están listas para hacer un cambio...

The first in the Dominion of Domino series, History of a Queen is the tale of danger, courage, and finding hope when all seems lost.Our courageous queen, Domino's mother, ventures too far from the safety of her kingdom and finds herself in a strange...