Children's Family and home stories Books

Discover an ocean of Black History with Imani!Imani doesn't like sharks.They have big mouths, filled with big teeth, perfect for eating small children like her.But when Grandpapa takes Imani to the aquarium, she learns about marine biologists and scuba...

Fostercare feelings is a body map book for children. This book describes what feelings are felt while in care and brings awareness to how the emotions connect to behaviors. The book also explains where the child feels the feelings in the body. We often...

It's Hope's first Christmas after her parents' divorce. Helping her Dad decorate for Christmas this year, Hope finds a broken snow globe. She recalls the shouting and yelling shortly after she broke the snow globe last year. Hope is...

A sweet letter to a pregnant mother from her baby girl who is yet unseen.Written from the perspective of a fetus, HELLO MOM is as much a description of the miracle of life, as it is an intimate message from an unborn baby to her mother. This concept...

Jaiden is a little boy dealing with the fact that he is going to school for the first time, and he is so nervous that he doesn’t want to go. While Jaiden is thinking about all of the things that could go wrong, his mom tries to reassure him. Still,...

A little boy wants to be a dinosaur when he grows up.  His family keeps trying to suggest other options. He doesn't understand why he can't just be a dinosaur.  He finally answers this question for himself. 

This is a book about all the hardworking mothers and the children they love. Mama dreams big dreams when Mama works, and so does Violet! Violet has a wild imagination and shares all about Mama's exciting day at work and at home.

Even on their worst days, every mommy is someone's hero. In this sweet tribute to moms with chronic health conditions, Jennifer Senne reminds little readers that even when things aretough, Mommies are a WONDER!Wonder Mommy is awesome at playing pretend...

The Dirty Little Sock is about a little sock who was so afraid of washing day because of scary stories he's heard, he hide under a bed to avoid being washed. One day, he was found by the family dog who took him on an adventure of his own before he ended...

Being a disciple of Jesus Christ is showing obedience, self-discipline, and faith in every aspect of daily life. At my lowest point, I turned to Jesus. Yes, I made Jesus Christ my personal MVP in every game and in every area if my life! Teammates and...

Rosie and Grandpa are a dynamic grandpa-granddaughter duo who love to tackle new adventures together. However, their relationship faces a challenge when Grandpa begins to experience the initial stages of Alzheimer's. Rosie, just seven years old,...

Five-year-old Samantha is very sad. Her grandmother has just died. How do parents deal with their children's grief, as they themselves are suffering the same loss?Good Night, Grammy shows how one family helps their daughter remember the loss of her...

A light-hearted book for children that describes their journey into life through the eyes of many delicious fruits! Delightful colored images and warmth throughout express a level of joy that is sure to make this book a favorite for parents and children...

Eli is a 5-year old boy. He is getting ready for his first day of Kindergarten when he finds out that his Lola (which means grandma in Tagalog) has cooked him lumpia for his school lunch. Eli never thought he would bring Filipino food to his American...

n 1964, the United States is healing from the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The Beatles' "British Invasion" distracts a country in mourning. Against this backdrop, young Pam deals with the guilt she's feeling from spying on her parents.Pam...

As a mother and parent of multiple children, you learn to navigate through life based on the experiences of your children and their personalities. No child is alike nor is each parenting style but with understanding and love we can learn from our...

<b>Hello, I'm Andy!</b> Do you know what my favorite part of the day is? When I go on an adventure with my dad.<br /> I like going on adventures with my dad because <b>I always learn something new,</b> and my dad always...

Sadie Gets AdoptedSadie, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, has a rough start being born in a puppy mill. She feels unimportant and unloved. However, Sadie's luck soon turns around . . . and she finds her forever home with Angel. This is just the start for...

Beautiful Child of Mine is the sight of beauty from a first-time mom. Beginning with the look into one of God’s creations and admiring every little detail the human eye can behold is absolutely amazing. The oohs and ahhs, cooing, babbling, smiles,...

A group of very special friends goes to the beach for some fun. However, while there, they become involved in a very unexpected adventure. What special blessings they all share.

Meet Shilah and Lailah! They are cousins who really enjoy each other's company. These two girls have many things in common, but in many ways, they are quite different! They spend time with one another almost every day. There is always something new and...

This book travels through a child's day. These poetic stories discover many unplanned happy moments. Happiness comes from when a child goes fishing with his dad or gets a new bike. He might have a brand-new sister or a new friend. These happy moments...

More than anything in the world, Taraji loves singing with her grandmother. But one day, the singing stops, and the visits to her grandmother stop. How will Taraji manage without singing with Queenie?

What is a family of pets to do when a new - and seemingly frightening - pet is introduced to the group? Meet George the Alligator - an ice cream loving, toothless, tailless alligator who is excited to meet his new family ... but will his appearance scare...

Blessed Baby is an opportunity to bless babies all over the world through our work with hospitals. The experience of those first years with your child should be special. We remember our parent's reading books to us as kids, and we wanted to tap into that...

The series begins with the Peppers in their native state and develops with their rescue by a wealthy gentleman who takes an interest in the family. The story of young people's lives is not complete without many and broad glimpses of their school days. It...

Little Sara Crewe was eight years old, she had been brought to Miss Minchin as a pupil, and left with her. Her papa had brought her all the way from India. Her mamma had died when she was a baby, and her papa had kept her with him as long as he could...

This story was inspired by the authors family in South Carolina. It is truly a delightful read! The imagery is realistic and is expressed by the way the happy family suddenly confronted by a stormadversityand bonded together for comfort and safety...

What would you do on a day off from school? Go on an adventure, of course! Meet Charlie, an eight-year-old boy with a flare for using his imagination. Join him as he turns his snow day into a day filled with fun, excitement, and fantasy. Travel with...

‘Oh No! I’m moving to the Country? What is my master thinking?This is going to be a big change.’ In this final series, Louie will find out what a country dog’s life is all about. Cows, chickens, horses and adventure await him...

Judy likes soup, and loves to dance and sing. She started feeling sick but all the chicken soup in the world couldn’t make her feel better. With the support of family and friends she remembers that she’s strong and hears the clickity-clack of...

To celebrate twenty-five years of promoting literacy in Oregon, SMART Reading partnered with Portland-based Graphic Arts Books to publish a unique collection of twenty-five read-aloud stories for children, written and illustrated by Oregon authors and...

As a young cowboy grows into his identity he struggles with what his heart desires and what he portrays on the outside. Through a series of comical incidences the boy discovers that his faith in what God has created him to be allows him to explore many...

Teone: Or The Magic Maid is a novel written by Rusco in 1861. The story is set in ancient Greece and follows the adventures of a young man named Leander. Leander is a poor fisherman who falls in love with a beautiful and mysterious woman named Teone...

""Your Little Brother James"" is a novel written by Caroline H. Pemberton in 1896. The story revolves around a young boy named James who is the youngest member of a large family. The book follows James as he grows up and navigates through the challenges...

With The Seasons is a book written by Mary Augusta Mason and published in 1897. The book is a collection of poems that explore the changing seasons and the beauty of nature throughout the year. The poems are divided into four sections, one for each...

The Hedge of Thorns is a Christian allegory written by Mary Martha Sherwood in 1821. The story follows a young boy named Harry who disobeys his parents and ventures into a forbidden garden. While there, he becomes entangled in a hedge of thorns and is...

The Fisherman's Children: And Edith's English Home is a novel written by Hamilton Adams and Company in 1848. The story revolves around a family of fishermen and their struggles to make ends meet in a small English village. The main characters are two...

Les Secrets D�������une Sorciere est un livre �����crit par Saint-Mars, Gabrielle Anne Cisterne, publi����� en 1864. Ce livre raconte l'histoire d'une sorci�����re nomm�����e Marguerite, qui vit dans un petit village fran�����ais au XVIIe si�����cle...

Grant has a choice to make, and so do you!A big event is coming up for Grant. It's his class picture day! Grant can't contain his excitement to take pictures with all his classmates, but there's one problem. His locs! Grant loves his locs. And after Ms...

A little girl named Violet starts her day dreaming about her favorite place to go, the beach! Building sand castles are her absolute dearest hobby and her dad decides to fulfill her wishes to set off to the seashore! On this journey she discovers the...

Ednelson, é um menino que adora devorar livros. Por meio de um texto cativante, James Missé conta as aventuras desse incrível personagem. Em O terceiro ouvido, livro ilustrado por Marcelo Garcia e com texto em forma de rimas Ednelson busca chamar a...

DESTAQUESe você pudesse parar o tempo e viajar através dos sonhos, para onde iria? Conheça a história de Zé Pelin, "O piloto que parou o tempo", e viaje com ele para onde preferir! Um livro para resgatar os nossos sonhos de infância e também para sonhar...

DESTAQUE"Para lá e para cá" é um livro especialmente pensado para os bebês e crianças bem pequenas, que vão se identificar com esse bebê protagonista que brinca, explora, se diverte e descobre uma porção de coisas legais em um passeio com a família até a...

Kennst du das Geheimnis der Weihnacht? Weißt du warum die Heilige Nacht so besonders ist? Ich erzähle dir eine Legende, doch liegt es an dir, das Geheimnis zu lüften. Nur wenn du den Sinn begreifst, wirst du den Zauberstern dort oben sehen.Das...

Winnie, ein fröhlicher, kleiner Weihnachtself, der mit Weihnachten aber nicht viel zu tun hat. Stattdessen liebt er den Frühling, bunte Blumen und Sandstrände. Ganz besonders die Malediven, die er aber noch nie selbst gesehen hat. Während die anderen...

Having a twin brother can be hard. Having a twin brother with autism can be even harder.Makayla's twin brother Michael has autism. As a twin, Michael and her share everything, even their birthday. Because of his autism, to her, it seems that everything...

I have three children all of them were raised in the same household. Each of my children are different and not one of them share the same personality. As parents, we should love all our children the same. There should not be any favoritism shown amongst...