Children's Family and home stories Books

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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This book captures that feeling of joy and love you experience when you are told there is going to be a new baby in the family—that joy and love that consumes you and makes you impatient as you wait to welcome and hold this new family member.You...

June Comfy is a girl who surely loves her bath. She'll do just about anything to relax in a mountain of bubbles.When June manages to avoid her chores and finagle her way into Grammy Comfy's claw-foot tub, she's soaking in aromatherapy bliss...

Sister Butterfly is an illustrated story with songs: About Inclusion, Belonging, and Compassion. Carla approaches a favorite corner of the garden where she feels safe and happy. Her vigilant brother knows that Carla can create beautiful...

Come spend a day with Tom as he plays and pushes boundaries in the loving company of his Dad.  Each milestone in the day wonderfully captures the never-ending tussle between what kids want and what parents just need to get done...

This gentle story is a conversation about God between a mother and child.Told from the child’s perspective, the series of questions and answers in rhymeintroduces young children to the idea of a higher being that can see, hear and speakwithout...

A desperate journey into the unknown Food is scarce, the Glittering realms in chaos and solutions fast disappearing.  Twins Delvina and Retza have always stood shoulder to shoulder. Now new strategies are needed. Will new challenges pull the twins...

Mister C has just turned five years old, and is transitioning from day-care to kindergarten. Mister C is struggling with the idea of going to the big school on the hill; he asks many questions and talks about his worries about going to school with his...

A Little Peace of StillnessEllie lives with her mum and little brother Darcy, who challenges both of them with his behaviour. During a visit to a farm, Ellie and her family are introduced to two horses and their carer, and discover something that has the...

Lockdown Baby is a heartfelt book about welcoming a newborn baby during the Covid-19 pandemic, painting a picture of how things were during the historical time.Beautifully illustrated and told through rhyme, this keepsake book will be treasured for years...

For co-sleeping parents who wish to gently encourage their child to sleep in their own bed.'Where's your bed, sleepyhead?' is a gentle, loving and comforting book. It is filled with sweet illustrations that both parent and child will enjoy.The biggest...

Farm, fun and life tools all in one - a fantastical world that belongs to Ellie, Johnny, Nala and Tuma - the Gift Gang! Ms. Hennie wants to take the pigs to a pig show. The pigs have a mind of their own, escape their pen and play rugby in the mud. The...

To My Nephew is a precious letter from an aunt to her newborn nephew, reassuring him that she will always be there for him. It is a sweet, heartwarming children's book that would make for a great gift from an aunt to her nephew.

"Mrs. Claus" answers a child's question of why Mrs. Claus, Santa's wife, does not have a known first name. Given the opportunity to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at their vacation home in Florida, the child learns a valuable lesson and makes a new friend.

Olana is a twelve-year-old girl who has just been cured from sickle cell disease, a blood disorder that affects the red blood cell. Twelve years ago, Olana was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease. After multiple complications due to this condition, she...

Have you ever seen a pelican waddle on land yet glide effortlessly in the sky? Even though pelicans are less than attractive, they have amazing abilities that set them apart from other birds.In the story "The Perfect Pelican," you will meet Perfect-One,...

Lucy and the EquimanLucy and the Equiman is about a human-horse hybrid and his friendship with Lucy, a young teenaged girl coping with the recent death of her father. She discovers the equiman in the forest opposite her home and takes him home to keep...

When nine-year-old Haven Fleet disappears from her school bus stop, everything changes.Every parent will tell you that the thought of losing their child is unfathomable. Stevie Fleet would spend her whole life searching for her lost daughter, and her...

Sometimes love needs no words . . .A beautiful and poignant story about the unspoken and unconditional love between mother and child. Follow Love Love's journey through life in this touching story as she, her mother, and her child navigate their joys and...

As Macky and his siblings head home for Spring Break, all enthusiasm and excitement are diminished when his mom tells them that they will not be going anywhere due to a pandemic that has gripped the world. Being together in a home for a long time can be...

Follow best friends, Mae and Jae, as they learn how to stay close to their Faraway Families. Like so many children today. This is a story to show that, living near or far, you are loved no matter where you are.

Lillian and her little brother Noah are moving for the first time into a bigger home. There is so much to do and so many family and friends helping her mom and dad. It's exciting and fun: discovering money and lost socks, watching a moving truck,...

Grandmama's Nursery Stories is a charming collection of short tales for young children, originally published in 1867. Written by an author known simply as G.E., the book features a delightful array of characters and settings that are sure to capture the...

Cosmo's Visit to His Grandfather is a children's book written by M.A.H. and published in 1874. The story follows young Cosmo as he travels to visit his grandfather in the countryside. Along the way, he meets various animals and explores the natural world...

Children's Temptations is a book written by George Wagner and published in 1859. The book discusses the various temptations that children may face in their daily lives, such as lying, stealing, and disobedience. Wagner explores the causes and effects of...

""Child Life and Its Lessons"" is a book written by Thomas Richardson and Son in 1881. The book is a collection of essays that explore the various aspects of child life, including education, play, and discipline. The authors offer practical advice for...

Ballantyne""Charlie Grant Or How To Do Right: A Tale For The Nursery"" is a children's book written by R. M. Ballantyne and first published in 1855. The story follows the adventures of young Charlie Grant, a boy who is determined to always do the right...

This year, when Grandpa puts Caspian’s special Unbirthday box under his bed, it’s empty.Grandpa insists that he has given Caspian an Invisible Magic Wand® Caspian has to name it before it will work.“Maybe,” says Caspian...

Off the far tip of Cornwall, beyond Land's End, lie the Isles of Scilly.On some of the islands live the famous Scilly Shrews. In the equally famous Abbey Gardens on Tresco, there is a big shed in which humans have put figureheads from their ships. Behind...

At mealtime, children often get restless and aren't able to stay seated. Who's Going to Eat That Bite? makes mealtime fun again and helps keep kids engaged bite after bite. The author, Jim Jamison, invented this game of finding things in the room that...

Time is something that we are all given in our lifetime - it's a universal treasure, not to be taken for granted. This beautiful and timeless children's story, told from an adult's perspective of those fleeting moments we value while our children are...

Nat and Jake sure want their cakeOne thing's for sure, make no mistakeIt's a cake that they wantAnd a cake they will eatBut Nana knows best How to make this cake . . .A very special treat!

"Come with me," the creek seemed to beckon. "Follow me." Ashley grew up near these woods, but had never before seen this creek. And she had no idea it was going to lead her to the adventure of her life. But how was she supposed to...

Come along on a worldly adventure with Juju and Dad!This beautifully illustrated book is fun and engaging with heartfelt characters. Children will learn about being open to new experiences and cultures, as well as appreciating and celebrating all the...

Spring had arrived. Someone had spotted a flock of geese flying over the Naskapi community of Kawawachikmach in northern Quebec. Eric is a young Naskapi boy eager to go on his first goose hunt with his grandparents. Everyone in the community of...

It's time to go trick-or-treating with Mommy and her big, red monster truck! Halloween is so much fun-but what's that spooky noise? The trick-or-treaters all get scared, even the big, tough monster truck. Good thing Mommy's there to remind everyone that...

Hugo and Grandmar is a multicultural, cross generational tale of how one Grandma learns to accept the help of a special friend who ends up becoming her very special "secret hero"......Told through the eyes of her grandchild the story bonds generations...

Courtney's brother Bradley has autism. It can be hard for him to make friends because the other kids don't always understand why he acts the way he does. His meltdowns can be scary, and he needs things like his iPad, headphones, and blanket by his side...

Nana adores gardening. It's not just one green thumb she has; she's got two! Gardening fills Nana's heart with joy and peace. That's why she loves to share her gardening magic with her sweet granddaughter, Leah.On their walks through Nana's beautiful...

A picture book that is designed to help children who are struggling to give up their dummies. Children love it because it's a fabulous fairy story with beautiful illustrations, and parents love it because it enables children to kick their dummy habit...

Twinkle, twinkle lullabye. Are you ready for bedabye? Here's a story to say good-night, with twinkling stars and a flash of moonlight. Starry Sky Lullabye is a beautiful and melodic rhyme brilliantly captured by each snap of the camera!

Eva the Evaluator is a story about strengthening the bonds between parent and child. The story revolves around Eva and her father as he explains to her what he does for a living (evaluator). The father answers Eva's questions as she imagines herself...

In this precious children’s book, beloved by parents, grandparents, and admirers of newborn babies everywhere, the sweet, whimsical poetry of the words and the tender heartfelt drawings make this book a truly special keepsake.In through the...

Ruby and Alfie are twins.  They are mischievous, fun, creative, shiny and have hearts of gold ~ just like you. One day, everything they do and say seems to be getting people cross. For reasons that they do not fully understand, hey are sent to bed...

We may be different, but we will always be family... Bubbles and Buddy is a story that aims to teach young children that however different we can feel, that we will always be family and we will always love each other. Regardless of any reason;...