Children's Family and home stories Books

Jack is very excited to begin his special weekly visits with his Gram now that his older brother, Henry, is in school. Often, visits with Gram include taking a trip to visit Gram's mom, Grandma Ellen. But Grandma Ellen has dementia, so she is losing her...

Everybody's favorite Wombat is back, and he's desperate to cool down! Winston wants to play outside, but it's SO hot. Luckily, his mom comes up with a great idea: They can play in the sprinklers! Together they jump and laugh and play in the cool water...

Rainbow Butterfly is two years old. She loves playing on the swings, eating watermelon, and chasing geese in the park. But of all the things Rainbow Butterfly loves, she loves her big brother the best, and she loves her SooSoo second best.It is time for...

Sidney Snufflesnake has seven awful sisters that are always treating him badly. Sidney has had enough and comes up with a plan to put the spiteful sisters in their place.

How many little girls love to spend time with their daddies? How many little girls have a favorite nickname that their daddies call them? I know all little girls love to hear three little words from their daddy. Cecilia's three favorite words may be...

Mom's Choice Gold Award Winner! Poor Clarabelle is so clumsy and ends up in mess after funny mess. Join her on this interactive journey as she learns that lying is never ok, but neither is telling the honest truth all of the time. There is a fine line to...

I Promise to Always Be with You gives children (and all who read it) the assurance that God is always present in their lives and has a purpose for them in the world. Through simple words and colorful illustrations, children are sure to feel confident...

Join Haroun, a 10-year-old Muslim boy, and his family as they celebrate the special day of Eid! In this colorful children's book, you will learn all about the traditions, customs, and rituals that Muslims participate in on Eid, as well as the historical...

Eleven-year-old Olivia "Oli" Jones lives in the backwoods of rural Alabama. Her best friend, Bartholomew "Mo" Wright, helps her make sense of her uncommon life. After all, they both share the same tragic history. Both their fathers enlisted in the Army...

Oreo Misses Daddy! Even though Oreo purrs and has four legs, he still notices when one of his very favorite humans is away from home. Just like children, Oreo can see the signs as Daddy prepares to leave home. When the suitcase comes out, Oreo gets sad...

The Prodigal Son is a parable told by Jesus. This book is presented in a rhyming, fun format your children will love. The colorful thirty-two pages of children's illustrations will capture your child's attention. The story...

'The Bully Next Door' is book four from the 'From the Heart Collection'. Each book stands alone.In this book, Hailey, along with her best friend Quinn are excited to find out that there is going to be a new girl in their class and her name is Emily...

Siblings Seth and Julia practically live at Waldameer, the local amusement park, during the summer. While showing their friends around the park, they find an old locket near the carousel.How long has the locket been lost, and what's the photograph inside...

Charm and Dawn are soul sistas from the heart. They share everything and have the best adventures on their Spirit family farm. When their parents, Alexandra and Nathan, adopted them from birth-first Charm, then Dawn-the two girls were by each other's...

Despite Papa Grod's best efforts, the Grod family's Christmas lights have always looked "scruffy" and "hodge-podgey" and "tacky" (according to Mama Grod).But now, with a fresh new set of high-quality Christmas lights (in Mama Grod's favourite colours),...

This heartwarming children's book tells the story of a brother's love for his sister and the special bond they share. Full of whimsical illustrations and poignant messages about family and sibling relationships, A Brother's Gift to a Sister is a...

Bunny Brown and his sister Sue are two young children who love to explore the world around them. In this book, they visit their Aunt Lu in the city and get into all sorts of fun and mischief. With charming illustrations and relatable themes, Bunny Brown...

Meet Rupert, a curious and fun-loving squirrel. When a family moves into the house near his tree, Rupert hopes they will become his friends. As the Man with the Bow Tie, Mrs. Maggie and the children are busy unpacking, danger suddenly lurks in the yard...

Sally has always dreamed of being an engineer, just like her parents. But when she tries to follow in their footsteps, things don't quite go as planned. Sally must take on new challenges and discover what it truly means to be an engineer. Featuring...

Ein junges Mädchen und ihre Omi haben eine besondere Verbindung, die in der Umgebung von Omi´s magischem Garten aufblüht. Dann eines Tages, bemerkt das Mädchen viele Unkräuter im Garten. Sie entdeckt bald, dass ihre geliebte Omi...

Cinder the Dragon is the tale of an adolescent dragon with her friends, who are learning their trade. It is set around Cinder's 100th birthday party which lasts until hibernation time. Wit and wisdom about the human race are taught to the dragon friends...

I AM SOOO LUCKY!!! celebrates the wonderment, excitement, and elation of being a big sister. A joy filled, heart warming odyssey of show and tell, and an ever growing bond of love between two sisters.

It is important for a child to stop using their pacifier at a very young age in order to help develop proper speech and language skills. Parents have reported an increase in verbal language when their child completely stopped using their pacifier. This...

Three teens register at Riverbank High during their junior year-three among two thousand. The new students show up for classes, take notes and hand in assignments. Unnoticed, they walk among the crowds of young people that hustle through the corridors...

This book is written by Barb Chrysler, illustrated by Magdalena Sawko, and designed by Philip McIvor.  Where's Brennan is a book about the excitement of a child when his mom takes a few minutes to play with him. Even a tired mom can get in a...

London to Townsville. A story about a little girl who moves from England to Australia.A story about change, making new friends, creating new experiences, and what we learn along the way.  This book was written to help children understand what...

My Awesome Family centres around a child who explores the diversity of family. We follow the child into family and friend's homes to see what makes a family and explore delightful diversity; large and small, single parent, extended, same sex, step...

A magical orb. A two-hundred-year prophecy destined to change everything. And three squabbling siblings.When a seven-foot Enchanter and his three-inch sidekick arrive at the front door, Casper, a scrawny little runt with a monstrous fart, his bossy...

Surfing Ballerina is a sweet and playful learn to surf story with a positive message. It aims to show kids that they can have a go at anything. It teaches them to be present, resilient and to support one another. Set at Sydney's iconic Freshwater Beach,...

10 years as an Austswim instructor and now a mum of 2, Rebecca Yee shares her love of the water with the next generation. Splash! Let's go swimming, baby! has tips for adults to specifically support babies and toddlers (0-3yo) in the water, with an...

Yet again Grandpa has lost his glasses! Join Mackenzie and her new found friends as they set off on a mission to find them together. Do you have your binoculars and magnifying glass at the ready? Can you find Grandpa's glasses before anyone else...

My Daddy Works Away From Home is a heartwarming book written in rhyme for children aged 0-6 years.Being a fly-in fly-out (FIFO) family comes with lots of big feelings. This book will show your child it is okay to feel them all. The emotions and themes...

Are you ready to stop breastfeeding during the day but your child is not?Are you feeling worn down by their constant demands to breastfeed?Then you say no and they have a huge, guilt provoking meltdown. 'Goodnight, Goodnight. It's Milkies Time' is an...

Grief is never easy, especially for children. Follow along as a young girl loses her sister and learns that, even in her grief, her sister became her angel.Written by educator and motivational speaker Maya J. McNeary, this book will help any young child...

In 2020, the world collectively hit pause. The coronavirus came unexpectedly and with it a new way of living. For new parents, all prior plans were thrown out the window. They had to adapt to quarantine, new visitation rules at the hospital, and adjust...

Inspiring Big Kids to "share" items they have outgrown. The Share Fairies hail from the Land of Sharing and come visit your child to take all of the items they have placed in their sharing box to the babies and young children who...

I wrote this book for my daughter. My chief aim was to meet her where she was in her life using this story as a parable and harnessing her interests to share with her the love and character of Jesus Christ. As Paul said in 1 Corinthians 9:22, "I...

Ivan is ready to end it all. After a failed attempt on his life, Ivan is forcibly admitted to psychiatric care, where he battles with friends, family, and doctors, as he strives to finish what he started. While adhering to the ward's strict regime, Ivan...

      Here is a fable about what happens          -when young Brian with a mysterious illness is confined to a white White WHITE room four flights up in his family's Goodly...