Children's Family and home stories Books

How can we help our children (and ourselves) make sense of the way life swings? We're all up and down and side to side at different times for different reasons.The Swing of Life is the story of a little girl who wants life to feel good ALL the time. Her...

As a mother holds her newborn baby for the first time, she makes this promise:We are in this world together, you and me-and we will solve any problem whatever it may be,because you will always be my baby to me.This love story between a mother and her...

When some of us think of Christmas, we think of certain symbols. Among the symbols that come to mind are Christmas trees, Santa Claus, mistletoe, and turkey. This particular story introduces us to a different kind of Christmas symbol. This special symbol...

Pick Me...Pick Me Please! is a story of a little duckling who was born late. He felt so lost and so alone and thought that he would never have any friends. That is, until one day his life changed forever!Poor, poor Petey was born late. He was slow, and...

Superhero Heart Rescue is a series of four stories that lead children to an understanding of the amazing and loving power of the Holy Spirit in their lives. The series also includes Superhero Parenting, For Anybody Raising Kids which is a simple but...

The Little Munchkin Tales focuses on Josiah with his family. He means well but runs into some moral conflict. Josiah interacts with his family while learning Christian lessons about sharing, stealing, where heaven is, and encouragement. Each lesson...

Appy graduates from high school in "The App I Cot Journey to Plumville: Empowering Kids to Overcome Adversity".  He continues his journey to college and graduates as an engineer. Appy's career takes him all over the world before settling down and...

"Orphan Ollie Opts Out" chronicles the life of a 16-year-old orphan who decides not to enter Georgia's Homes for Orphans Program but to "escape" to St. Augustine, Florida to make it on his own.  Ollie, with tears streaming down his face,...

Alex is a young boy who dreams of having an adventure. After a fight with his mother that results in him getting grounded, he decides to take off into the wilderness and explore the mysteries that it holds. While it seemed like a magical journey at...

“A family story told as tenderly as a family story should be.”Dr.Samuel Hazo, award-winning poet, accomplished playwright, Pennsylvania’s first poet laureate, and author of dozens of books.“Danny’s Special Collection is a...

The Mythmaker is a personal myth, a fiction based on actual events, and tells the extraordinary tale of Katie Neumann's childhood, interrupted when her mother dies in childbirth leaving seven children and their overwhelmed father to figure out what...

Three sisters love jelly beans and discover a fun surprise in this cute children's book from Nancy Streza.

Santa shares his favorite things about Christmas in this alphabet book. Learn the ABCs with holiday cheer and a fun rhyming children's book about Christmas. For children ages 2-5.

Discover Reading Early Reader Are your kids' rooms pristine havens for play and imagination? Do they beg you for extra chores? No? Then they sound like regular kids and that means they're ready for a little reminder that cleaning can be fun. In this...

Discover Reading Early Reader Is your child begging for a baby brother or sister? Want to channel some of that energy into learning to read? In DISCOVER BABIES, beginning readers will learn about babies through simple sentences and beautiful pictures.

All She Wants is a Friend When a little girl goes for a walk outside, she sees plenty of animals that could be a perfect playmate for her. Can she get them to stick around and play? A fun picture book for preschoolers and other young children with...

Help Picky Eaters with this Cute Mealtime Book Bunny? Bunny! It's dinnertime but that doesn't mean that Bunny's ready to eat. Let the kids take charge in this book to make sure Bunny eats dinner. Kids and parents will laugh at the silly bunny who...

Discover Series Books for Babies & Toddlers Monkey see--monkey do! This eBook features colorful photos of monkeys, apes and other primates. Babies and toddlers will love flipping through the colorful pictures and older children will enjoy seeing...

Fourteen-year-old Ann Collins wants nothing more than to see her family rise back from poverty and regain its acclaimed position in the racing world. And when Lightning, a well-bred black colt, is born, she knows that her chance has come.Her grandfather...

This book is about a loving grandma, her granddaughter, and three of her granddaughters cousins, all under the age of twelve selling one of lifes favorite items from the past called a fruit cup. The main ingredient in a fruit cup is lots of sugar...

Do you keep your rooms clean or did you inherit a dirty gene? Would our mouse find refuge in your house? If your child likes to giggle, then follow the mouse as he wiggles through the house in search of food, friends and a space he can call his own...

Tallulah Froom lives in a magical world, similar to our own world. She finds magic in words and the unexpected and believes that being unusual is a good character trait. Mixed with the whimsy of Pippi Longstocking, the gentle animal world of Charlotte's...

“Is it Time Yet” is a story about Baby Chelsie and her best friend, Ari, enjoying life in heaven with God while they wait to be delivered to their earthly parents. Beginning with the scripture “Before I formed you in the womb, I knew...

Ready? The expedition to find hope begins now! Little ones, big ones, boys, girls, everyone all 'round the world, join us as we travel through the pages of Little Hope Big Hope, inspiring children of all ages and stages, bursting with joy. The book of...

Whoooo's There? Halloween doesn't have to be scary, but Little Hoo is a little bit nervous when there's a knock at the door. For toddlers and preschoolers. Your little ones will love Little Hoo in this Spanish language Halloween picture book. This...

Whoooo's There? Halloween doesn't have to be scary, but Little Hoo is a little bit nervous when there's a knock at the door. For toddlers and preschoolers. Your little ones will love Little Hoo in this Halloween picture book. This book features full...

Spanish Language Picture Book for Preschool and Kindergarten Help your kids learn to be patient with this birthday story! It's Little Owl's Birthday and she can't wait for her birthday party. Unfortunately, there's lots to do to get ready for a party...

Spanish Picture Book for Young Children Bunny? Bunny! It's dinnertime but that doesn't mean that Bunny's ready to eat. Let the kids take charge in this book to make sure Bunny eats dinner. Kids and parents will laugh at the silly bunny who so often...

Bilingual Picture Book for Preschool and Kindergarten Help your kids learn to be patient with this birthday story! It's Little Owl's Birthday and she can't wait for her birthday party. Unfortunately, there's lots to do to get ready for a party and...

Spanish Bedtime Story This hauntingly lovely classic lullaby is paired with imaginative illustrations. A mother's love chases away fear in a Nordic-inspired celebration of sweet sleep. Read this book to your little ones to let them know you will always...

Poor Little Hoo! Little Hoo doesn't feel good. With a fever and a stuffy beak, Little Hoo needs lots of rest before the little owl will be ready to play. Mama Hoo provides fluffy pillows, plenty of tissues and comforting soup for the little owl in...

Whoooo's There? Halloween doesn't have to be scary, but Little Hoo is a little bit nervous when there's a knock at the door. For toddlers and preschoolers. Your little ones will love Little Hoo in this bilingual English-Spanish Halloween picture book. ...

Every kid has questions...and they also have the capacity to discover very interesting answers. In A Book of Questions, Jane G. Meyer leads kids through a pint-sized Socratic exercise in questioning the nature of the universe. Paired with Lucia Salemi's...

Descubra libros de la serie para bebés y niños pequeños ¿Quién es un bebé bonito? Los bebés y los niños pequeños aman mirar a otros bebés. En esta encantadora colección de fotos de bebés, los niños se deleitarán viendo a los bebés vestidos y haciendo...

Follow Pop Pop & Max as they go through the day from one activity to the next. Children will love being part of the story by shouting out Max's phrase, "Come on Pokey Pop," and parents will enjoy responding with "I'll be right out Max," every time Pop...

Zoey is at it again with zoo mayhem and swimming drama. What will our fun-loving redhead do in a new town with new friends and a whole new set of wacky dilemmas? Maybe step up as a leader! 

A young boy named Joey befriends an elderly woman named Mrs. Benson who is a widow and lives all alone. The boy visits the woman almost daily, doing various chores for her: mowing the lawn; raking leaves; washing windows; etc.  The friendlly Mrs...

What Mom Says! is a children’s book to teach young children listening skills and good habits. All the lessons in the book are traditional to most families and a great way to remind little ones to do basic daily task. This book serves as a great...

When a baby sister comes along, it seems she is just too little for anything! Will she ever be big enough to play? To whisper secrets? To eat kimchee? Will she always lie there? Scream for no reason? Be so helpless and little? When a baby sister is just...

¿Cómo voy a hablar con Abuela? es la historia de David, un niño de cinco años que se pregunta cómo se comunicará con su abuela mexicana que habla español cuando él solo habla inglés. El libro...

American Horse Publications - FIRST PLACE - Equine Fiction Feathered Quill - GOLD AwardReaders Favorites - GOLD Award Twelve-Year-Old SELAH (Say-la) aspires to be an...

It’s 1839 and Dash, Queen Victoria’s dog lives in Buckingham Palace. Dash knows he is her favorite, but when Prince Albert comes to the Palace, Dash wonders if Victoria still loves him. This delightful...

Rose lives in the big city. But one day her life changes forever...  Rose, her twin sister Penny and their brother Peter find themselves swept away into a great adventure, sailing the blue Pacific to a mission school deep in the jungles of...

Read short stories of little children as they grow up to learn about life, friendship, kindness, and dedication. This collection presents the tales written by new writers from beautiful British Columbia, Canada. The stories were developed as part of an...

Kristopher-with-a-K Koala's life is in turmoil. His grades have slipped, he is angry and is acting out at school. Ms. Kanga, the principal, introduces Kristopher to a group. Kristopher learns by being a part of this group that he is not alone or...