Children's Family and home stories Books

Cuddlebug and his friends enjoyed sledding on December 24th as theirmothers cooked and baked for dinner at church after the service. Their friendBrittany explained the Messiah, why they went to church on Christmas Eve,and why people brought presents to...

Darien awakens to find her taste buds have gone away and that no food -- including candy and milkshakes -- tastes good. Her parents worry she won't eat and will begin to shrink. Luckily, they discover the one food that makes all others edible...pizza. ...

     The inspiration for Mostly Maxx came from small-town life in rural Indiana. Rural life was exciting for the author, Curtis Davis when he was a small boy. Life was full of playing all day in a large cardboard box, comic books, and...

This fifth book of the "Don't Want To" series turns to a more serious topic when a child allows his anger to take over his voice and word choice. Dad is introduced in this touching episode. Read to see what happens in I Don't Want to Say I'm Sorry! by RK...

Fifteen-year-old freshman, Payden Lamar Washington, who everyone calls Payne, attends Fairley High School. Unlike most teenagers, Payne anxiously looks forward to getting up and going to school every day. It is his only getaway from a mother addicted to...

Kennedy, Daryn, and Joy Soul are three hip sisters who live in a small suburb in Ohio. This trio of rambunctious and mischievous girls has never gotten along with one another and has never agreed upon anything, not even the day of the week. But when Bo...

"This charming pourquoi tale tells of an Eskimo girl and her magic. Sloat's pictures are vibrant and engaging, befitting the land of the northern lights. . . . Delightful, playful and beautifully written."―School Library JournalLong ago, the only...

The Tale of Grandfather Mole, written by Arthur Scott Bailey, is a charming children's book that tells the story of a wise old mole and his adventures in the forest. Grandfather Mole is a respected elder in the animal community, and his knowledge and...

Annie is now married with children of her own but as she remembers that fateful holiday of long ago, she begins to see through the fog of hurt and long ago feelings of loss. She grew up in a wonderful house in Texas with her Momma, Daddy, and two...

Pa taught his family that God will not shut a door without opening a window. He said it was God's Way of leading His Children. And during hard times, Pa added that it was the North wind that made the Vikings.What he didn't tell Laurin, his 17 year-old...

It's 2087 and all the citizens of the beautiful Island of Xion await the births of Alex Angel and Lily Loyal. Narrator Trust Love follows these two people as they grow, become friends, and spend their lives together. Loveable characters like the Bunyips,...

Bethany Grace desperately wanted a puppy, to play with, and adore her, andhave adventures with; but instead of a golden retriever . She ended up with ababy brother she didn't want.How does Alyssa, "The Magnetizing Princess" change Bethany's life? Will...

Fourteen-year-old Kelly doesn't understand why she has been shipped off to stay with her rigid grandparents in Florida. And why does her mother have to stay up north in the hospital and her grandmother refuses to answer her questions? Walking the hot,...

The Farm Girls, Trixie, Allisa, Sabrina, and Alexa might have lost their parents as young children, but find many more family members to take care of as time goes on. They try to place the puzzle pieces of their family history together. The Farm Girls'...

Twelve-year-old Allie Carroway and her cousins Kendall, Ruby, and Lola, have a new cousin, Hunter, to welcome into the family. But a boy has never set foot in their special meeting place, the Diva Duck Blind, and the initiation the girls devise to keep...

Skye finally accepts Christ, only to have her faith tested and deepened when her friend Sooze comes to live with her and is diagnosed with brain cancer. Through Skye's efforts, Sooze learns to care for and show horses and learns that true peace comes...

Step into the whimsical world of the whispering woods where five extraordinary sisters share one incredible secret. They can transform into woodland creatures when moonlight weaves its enchanting spell. When the sisters hear that Farmer Haze is up to no...

School life for a five-year-old is hard work! Enjoying indoor games, outdoor activities and playing with friends makes it tough for this five-year-old to keep track of her belongings. As a result, some things that are brought to school don't come home at...

Telling the truth shouldn't be difficult. But when John is faced with the decision to tell his parents about his "less than good" behavior at school, he decides his parents will be happier without the truth. But lying to his parents has some surprising...

Finding a special gift for their mother's birthday is no easy task for Sammy and Rita. Shall it be a fish, a flower or a butterfly? Or perhaps all three! Nature provides a gift of a lifetime. Bilingual children's story in Spanish and English...

Lilly y Mady no son sólo primas, ¡son las mejores amigas que hacentodo juntas! Pero hay una cosa que ellas no les gusta realizarjuntas y esto crea un gran dilema. Actividad adicional: Busca adentroun espacio interactivo para que los lectores dibujen.

Humans are empathic creatures by birth and stories emphasize this quality of ours. It also makes for a fascinating tool to teach children the power of empathy and expose their core to infinite possibilities.Children have a separate world of their own -...

Through the adventures of two little Martians, children will learn to understand and value virtue. With bright and big illustrations and print, it gives parents an opportunity to share some precious time with their little ones as they read to them. 

A hiking adventure written for children, celebrating nature and kindness. Ky and the loyal cattle dogs, Bodhi and Aspen, take a backpacking journey. Along the way, they make many friends and help several strangers. This story was written...

Sandy the Piper spends her days running along the seashore with her family. When she finds herself admiring her ocean friends for the interesting fun they have each day, Sandy devises a plan to become more like them. Try as she might, Sandy cannot...

This Baby Dragons Coloring Book for Kids Ages 4-8 is perfect for all children who love animals. The baby dragons in this book are cute and funny, and the kids will have a lot of fun coloring them. 45 coloring pages - This book has many pages for kids to...

~ Collector's Edition ~ Laminated Hardback with Jacket ~Orphaned and sent to live with stern relatives at New Moon Farm, Emily Starr embraces her fierce imagination and love for writing as a refuge. She dives into the mysteries around her and the quiet...

Enjoy the rhymes, the fun times, and the hugs! Children of the world are facing some of the most difficult times in human history and more than ever, need the reassuring, positive affirmation that comes from healthy interactions with the adults in...

Rufus is a farm cat.  As such, his code of ethics drives him to the highest standards of moral character and noble thoughts.  This may seem corny to you, but it is a duty he takes quite seriously.  The animals and people under his...

Getting Lost takes on a new meaning as four little boys learn about making memories, take time for adventures, and celebrate family. Join Kenny, Eason, David and Archer on their fun adventure! Getting Lost is where new stories start.

"I Can Clean My Room" is part of our adaptive functioning-focused book series used to support individual's of varying skill levels with communication, social and daily living skills.  This book focuses on completing a household chore and...

We are off to Nana and Grandma's home!Explore the rich and heartwarming relationship between a child and his two lesbian grandparents. Each expresses her bond in different ways, and both love the child all the more. The book is based on a true story,...

This book's vivid illustrations and charming storyline will foster tolerance and understanding among peers, while the printable coloring pages will enlighten and engage learners!My Friend with Autism Enhanced Edition is the exceptional result of the...

Yellow Banana: the banana splitMy parents are splitting up. Mum is leaving dad.I don't know why, but I think it’s my fault.Which makes me really sad.On top of that, there is a bully in my school.I think he is a big fat stinkerbut he thinks he...

 Papa, What is Christmas all About? is a story about sharing the meaning of Christmas with children. Kelly asks her grandfather, who she calls Papa, to tell her about the meaning of Christmas. He reads to her the Christmas story, found in Luke...

Keeping a dragon can be dangerous, especially if you must keep it a secret.The seeds of magic spread when ten-year-old Jackie leaves New Orleans with her little brother Sam and her dragon, Jupiter Storm, in tow. Jackie’s mysterious Great Aunt...

Lately, Deena has been getting angry. A lot. She acts out in school and keeps getting in trouble. Everyone is surprised because she used to be very calm, but that was before her mother went to jail. Her dad, her grandma, and her best friend Josey all do...

Book two in the Ella Minnow series, Ella Minnow and the New Fish is a story about a new fish in school that only has one fin. Ella does all that she can to help him out, only to find out that he can do most things on his own, just in a different way.

Being shipped off to live with his uncle was the best thing that ever happened to Cody, but then a wreck at the speedway nearly ruined everything. Though he's working hard to get his life back on track, there's no escaping the nightmares that haunt him...

Growing Up in the Torrone Zone is a story about a hardworking little boy and the joy he finds while helping his family to make torrone, a traditional Italian candy, for the annual town festival that takes place atop the small mountain town he calls home...

Growing Up in the Pasta Zone is a story about three little hardworking boys and the joy they find while helping to continue their annual family tradition of making tomato sauce together. Every step is filled with fun and excitement, from collecting...

Seventeen-year-old Evan feels like an outsider, amidst his adventurous, loving parents and sage younger brother as they trek the globe. But when he discovers a mysterious ancient key on the beach, Evan is driven to pursue a perilous adventure of his own,...

This story is about two dragon brothers who are twins, but very different. One is well mannered and loved by the community while the other gets into trouble much to the dismay of his twin. Along the way, one brother is confronted by a situation which...