Children's Family and home stories Books

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 second title in the BoBo and Iris series of...

This captivating story of self-discovery follows a young explorer on a quest to uncover the secrets of their existence. With the help of a friendly inner cricket, they embark on an adventure, questioning the world around them. Perfect for young readers...

Money is scarce but fun and laughter are abound in the little brown house. The five little Peppers -- Ben, Polly, Joel, Davie, and Phronsie-- have delighted children, parents and teachers since their creation 1881 by Harriet Stone (pen name Margaret...

"Voici Les Trois Princesses" est l'histoire touchante d'une charmante petite famille qui vit en Haïti. Les lecteurs apprécieront les belles illustrations lumineuses et les détails intéressants de cette histoire qui mettent en valeur le charme unique...

Joey Saves the Day! At DaycareJoey's adorable little sister, Jinger, loses her teddy bear, and Joey helps her find it. This is a cute and loving story of a big brother helping out his little sister. Joey will do anything to make his little sister happy...

Blended Bree is an entertaining story about blended families, building relationships, and the power of imagination.Bree's first day at her new school is anything but a breeze. Excited to make a new friend, Bree faces her first day enthusiastically, but...

Beach Baby Bongo brings you along on a young girl's journey when she discovers the magic of the ocean for the first time!  Beach Baby Bongo is book 1 in a whimsical trilogy that inspires each of us to find happiness in everything we do and...

Do you know any little ones who are wary of wearing masks or do not want to keep them on? Do you have an upcoming event or travel and you are not sure your child will wear a mask when required? Have you been trying to find a way to help your child feel...

I Fit IN Just Right! From grandma, to papaw, to aunties and cousins. This beautifully illustrated children's book will have your child wanting to know more about their family tree and where they belong in their own families. The delightful rhymes and...

Silver Medal Winner, Best Children's Picture Book! Feathered Quill 2022 Book Awards."Poignant, whimsical, and unforgettable." ~Jocelyn Soriano, ReedsyA wildly windy day...a hat that gets away! Get whisked away too, on an adventure that will capture...

Meet Lula: Wouldn’t you like to know this wonderful girl? Baba says she is the most graceful pearl. Her brother agrees. She is quite a delight. And the two of them rarely get into a fight. Her name is Lula. These stories are about her. And her...

Gabrielle is a little Black girl with her mother's features and her father's brown sugar complexion. She loves these aspects of herself and the resemblance to her parents. She is aware of the power of her heritage and the undeniable strength her...

This book shares the value in speaking life into children and the power of inclustivity. The ability to dream, gives power to an individuals ability to see and develop opportunities for themselves and other. Dreams do come true, despite our limitations...

Little Curly Susie is an eight year old girl with big curls and an even bigger personality. She loves playing with friends and enjoys life. However, Susie finds herself struggling with one aspect of who she is that seems to hold her back at times...

Every child is so special, and God has created them male and female and blessed them. His love for them is unconditional. Every child needs to know that. Crystal Griffin and Joan Albrecht are sisters from southeast Minnesota. They grew up country living...

Twelve-year-old Olivia Simpson has been in and out of foster homes and does not understand what it means to be loved. After running away from her latest foster parents and breaking into a home in search of food, Olivia is uncertain what her future holds...

Dad, Me, and the Pandemic is about Jalon, an eight year old boy, and his dad who are blindsided by the Pandemic while Jalon is visiting. His parents are divorced and remain friends. Jalon and his dad bond even more while learning about the pandemic and...

★ WINNER OF THE 2020 ROYAL DRAGONFLY CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN CHILDREN'S BOOK 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...

Fresh from her perilous journey above the cloud, Tovi is impatient for more adventure and begs for Silas to give her a task. When his response is not what she wanted, Tovi takes matters into her own hands, battling floods and fire on her way to a strange...

Updated VersionIncludes Discussion Questions and ASL SigningHe's eight-years-old, and he's deaf. But that doesn't stop Danny Greene from building spectacular birdhouses and dreaming of his own bicycle.His family's recent move from Denver, Colorado, to...

It is a happy birthday for Marcos at his grandparents' house when he turns four years old, and a grand birthday celebration awaits him on his special day. It is no secret to his family that "he loves everything there is to know about ducks, and acts like...

Jack Allen, an aging, lonely widower with grown children, had been driving a truck long-haul for decades. He figured his days of doing anything more significant than delivering freight were far behind him, and those days were getting shorter all the time...

Going for a Walk with Papa: Story of Family is the second book in a series. This book is dedicated again to my two beautiful granddaughters, Addison and Ella. Every time I visit them, we always read books and go for walks together. Sometimes we draw...

Let's face it, sometimes parents get stressed out! Take my dad. He has a stressful job, so I didn't blame him for taking a bubble bath one night to relax. He'll tuck me in tomorrow night, right?Wrong! My dad has literally moved into his...

Laurie's Greenhouse is a great place for cats. There are plenty of spots for a cat like Geraldine to have her kittens. When her three are born inside a big flowerpot, all they want to do, after their eyes are open, is to climb out. No one at the...

Alex thinks he is quite capable of taking care of himself so he resents the fact that he has to be watched by a babysitter. He fantasizes about all the reasons why she needs to be fired and tries to convince his mother. Mom becomes the go-between for...

Time has brought changes to the March household -- home of the girls Jo, Amy, Beth and Meg, introduced in Louisa May Alcott's classic novel Little Women. Having returned safely from war, Mr. March has become a trusted and beloved minister in the local...

The girl sits up, puts her hands nonchalantly in her pockets, and begins to whistle. "Oh, don't, Jo," says Amy. "It's so boyish!" "Well, that's why I do it," says Jo. "I detest rude, unladylike girls!" "And I hate affected, niminy-piminy chits!" Even...

What if it's more than a game?!Mia and Manny are twelve-year-old twins and they love to share everything. But when Mia finds a new game called The Golden Key, she has no idea what they're in store for.Excitement! Prizes! Fun!The Golden Key promises a lot...

I Love You More! A Bedtime Story and Word Game is a heartwarming and fun children's story about afamily with two young boys, Billy and Garrett. These smart and imaginative children stay awake byasking questions and playing the I Love You More! word game...

It's the first day of spring, and Izzy is excited. She can't wait to wear her new high heel shoes, a gift from her grandmother. And she's looking forward to riding her new bike in the warm sunshine. But, she has a dilemma. She wants to do both at the...

Originally I wrote "KAJSA IN THE MIDDLE" because I could find nothing on the store shelves to celebrate Kajsa's beautiful name. But writing about her sensitized me to her middle child challenges. Kajsa struggled to keep up with her older sister and...

A lovely story about a multi-racial family who, despite difficult times, and a father stationed in Iraq, had a beautiful holiday.

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...

Bedtime for Abbie - A Child's DreamMany children face bedtime without one of their parents. Whether because of divorce, work commitments, or the death of a parent, bedtime may come nightly without one of the parents at home to tuck the child in for bed...

This book is family oriented, and it focuses on the value of family spending time together. It demonstrates the rewards of a loving family relationship. This book shows how wonderful it is to be surrounded with family and friends during difficult times...

Sam wakes up and finds himself floating high above in his pajamas. Before he realizes what's happening, he is soaring to the ground. He stops right above... his house. Out walks another Sam, identical to him. Sam can't get ahold of the other Sam, and...

In this delightful book the reader follows six-year-old Nicole, an excited brand-new big sis whose brother has been born six weeks early and is now a new patient in the neonatal intensive care unit or NICU. Nicole goes on a tour of NICU with Dr. Terri,...

Great Gramma's great grandchildren love visiting her and seeing Squeak, the little grey squirrel who lives in her yard. When Leo and Evlyn come to visit, they discover a baby squirrel at the bottom of a tall tree. Squeak has a family -but one of his...

William Rabbit lives in the Rabbit Burrow with his grandpa, mother, and two sisters. One rainy afternoon, when Grandpa reads to them about a pie-baking contest, adventure ensues.William leaves to pick some of the wonderful huckleberries growing in his...

It's time for bed! A little girl's Daddy tucks her into bed, and shares that he loves her to the Moon and back... ...but wait. The Moon is only a few thousand kilometres away! Daddy's love is much bigger than that. Listen in on a loving, astronomical,...

This heartwarming story follows the journey of two orphan siblings, Donald and Dorothy, as they navigate life with their new adoptive family. Through their struggles and triumphs, they learn the true meaning of family and the importance of sticking...

Four-year-old Asher Caine vanishes while playing near the woods one day with his sister Ariana. Eventually, his family believes him to be dead. In the Kingdom of Falmoor, twins are cursed. Ever since the evil sorcerer Larque turned the good witch Elora...

A Fish Name Fred, is a magical tale about a fish who was found living in brown, yucky, murky-looking water, in an empty house, which a family had sadly moved out of, and left all alone.  This very touching book for Little People is an ideal...

A mother shares life lessons with her child. From rain to snow, grass to sand, butterflies to puppies. She expresses her love of many things, but also explains what they are, how they are made, and why they are important. A rhyming, lyrical essay.