Children's Family and home stories Books

The much-anticipated sequel to Tattooed Teardrops, winner of Top Fiction Award, In the Margins Committee, 2016.Returning to juvie after breaching her parole, Tamara finds that everything is the same as when she left, and yet everything is different. She...

Turkey Baby still feels small and weak, but she cannot resist seeking adventure beyond the farm. She faces a cat, a rooster, and a dog. Children surround her and frighten her. But she discovers her Magic, the kind that comes from within and casts a...

Tattooed Teardrops is the winner of the Top Fiction award for the 2016 In the Margins Best Books for Teens book award!A realistic and beautiful story filled with suspense, heartbreaking friendship and loyalty award-winning author P.D. Workman's...

Each ILA and NAT Learning Book™ is designed to help a child answer a basic question. In simple words, they teach reading and encourage a bedtime parent and child friendship. They are concise because the author believes young minds learn best in small...

Each ILA and NAT Learning Book™ is designed to help a child answer a basic question. In simple words, they teach reading and encourage a bedtime parent and child friendship. They are concise because the author believes young minds learn best in small...

YIKES! IS THAT AN ANT IN THE CLASSROOM? Saygar the Magnificent is a hilarious adventure of a socially awkward Joseph Mateo, a mischeivous ant named Saygar, and a whole mess of trouble! When Joseph captures an ant in a ginger ale bottle, he...

When four-year-old Kojo goes missing at the grocery store, he can't help workers find his mom because he doesn't know her real name. A stressful, harrowing situation turns into an opportunity for teaching about our Heavenly Father in this authentic,...

Cousins Arj, Tam, and Mira are spending their summer vacation in Elathoor, a little village in Kerala when their family home, Lili Villa, is broken into and some jewelry is stolen. The Terrific Three set out to solve the mystery but soon discover that...

Eleven-year-old Michel knows his grand'maman is the best in all France. And she deserves a donkey just like everyone else. A donkey would be a great help carrying loads of wood and kindling, fruits and vegetables, and it could even pull a little cart to...

The Kingdom of Bren faces a deadly foe. Can the Jennings children defeat a light-eating dragon in time to save the realm?The Jennings kids are once more swept into the magical land of Bren to fight a monster only they can conquer. The kingdom is falling...

When Riley finds her grandmother dead, she knows her world is about to collapse. Determined to find the father she knows only by an address, Riley and Mia take off on a journey with so many twists and turns Riley begins to doubt they’ll ever find a...

One man’s vision created seven Gifted children.One can read minds, another can shape dreams, and still another can heal battle wounds. The list goes on.Join Jillian and her siblings as they navigate the dangers of living life as genetically Gifted...

Darlene Eichler's experience as an elementary school librarian gives her an advantage when it comes to Children's Literature. This is her third children's book. Based on a true story concerning her great grandchild's love of socks, this story is filled...

Little brother is sure everyone at the big-kid birthday party will push him out of the way and gobble up all the treats. If only it were HIS birthday instead! But just when he can't feel any worse, an unexpected turn means that his big brother's birthday...

"Dad, Me, and Muhammad Ali scored a KNOCKOUT! Good, wholesome, easy read!"-Angelo Dundee, Muhammad Ali's legendary trainer"Great story; very engaging and one that families will certainly enjoy!"-Roland C. Warren, President, National Fatherhood...

This heartwarming and inspiring storybook helps children ages 2-7 thrive despite a parent's lengthy absence. Lily's daddy is deployed for about a billion days. She feels angry, sad, stubborn, and naughty. Her mommy helps Lily understand her...

Raccoons are curious by nature and love to eat just about anything. Robbie and Ricki are no different. When mother raccoon is not around they learn a valuable lesson when they take off on an adventure to find out what smells so scrumptious. Robbie...

When Joe moves from the big city to the countryside with his mum and dad, things are a bit strange at first, but before long he is making friends and having exciting adventures.Farmer Dan's farmyard and fields become his new playground, and the animals...

In the exciting sequel to The Curse of the Maya (readers do not need to have read the first book), twin twelve-year-olds Verity and Ethan travel with their archaeologist father to an island off Greece. Whilst visiting an ancient shipwreck site, the two...

Little Tony was beginning to worry that he might pop if his Nonnie fed him one more ladle of "Italian Medicine", but he just might have a plan that could stop him from bursting his pant buttons and help his community at the same time!Italian Medicine is...

Even Heroes Need Help is a book that is perfect for a child who's parent is in, or might be starting therapy. This book is a story of a child watching his father deal with the after effects of being exposed to trauma using emotion words that a child can...

¡Los mejores días son aquellos que se pasan con la Abuela! Este alegre cuento para niños se trata sobre un niño llamado Noah, que adora que su abuela lo visite y pase el día divirtiéndose con él. El lector los acompañará en sus entretenidas aventuras,...

Afia Visits the Bronx Zoo is a cute, short story about a happy little girl, named Afia, who enjoys visiting the Bronx Zoo with her parents. She explores the zoo and sees all of the beautiful animals.

One summer to lose yourself. One summer to find yourself.Reeling from an unexpected public break-up, recent graduate Bo Johnson finds his life in flux, unsure of his romantic outlook or himself. The one thing he can count on, however, is his dad's desire...

Under the light of the full harvest moon, beyond the snow white trees, at the center of a vast clearing lies a wonder known as the Tippy Tippy Tree. Its leaves sparkle like sugar-coated gum drops amidst cotton candy clouds, its branches sway and...

"Sometimes distance is the best thing to heal a wound. We get so used to hurting and being hurt that we forget what it truly means to be loved..."A beating heart gives life to a body-in Paul's case, a stranger's gave life to his. His long-awaited miracle...

Finding the mysterious trunk in the attic of her mom’s house seemed odd to Savannah, but not as odd as when pages of a story her granddad had written during his race against dementia began to fill the empty trunk. Granddad had been gone for nearly...

In 1985, The Thanksgiving Song was born out of the inspiration provided by family.  The excitement of the holidays, family coming together, sweet smells coming from the kitchen, weather turning colder, football games, sitting around the fireplace...

Beautifully illustrated with watercolor paintings, this story is written for 5 to 8 year olds. While Auntie is setting traps, to put an end to a suspected mouse in her tidy house, the child, Nicki, has discovered and befriended the mouse, who...

After a near-death experience, Chris Dunkin begins surrounding himself with positive influences and putting his efforts towards living a clean lifestyle. However, the night before school starts, his best friend Jason convinces him to host a party that...

In a world of lies and betrayal, trust can be dangerous and alliances can turn deadly. One of three heirs, Aoife has prepared her whole life to step into her mother's seat on the Council and to help maintain the peace. Soon she will be matched to a...

"A strong and creative young narrator makes this clever family tale resonate." - Kirkus ReviewsEvery morning at seven o' three, I wake up just in time to watch Grandpa play with Bizzy Bzzz the Bee.Bizzy Bzzz the Bee and Grandpa's Tea is reading made fun...

KIRKUS REVIEWS' editors' choice TOP 100 BEST INDIE BOOKS of 2021!Hope seems its darkest for Xander and his 2 dads after years of trying to grow their family. After one disappointment too many, they accept that a baby is not in their future until an...

Cooper the dog loves to spend time with his abuela! In this bilingual story from Debbie Gonzalez, Cooper and Abuela enjoy a short visit together filled with dancing, tasty comida, and a paseo to the park. Cooper's escapades continue in this newest...

A generational bedtime story about a stuffed calico bear who becomes part of a quilt, and then, years later, is made into a bear again for the boy's little daughter. You and your children will love reading this bedtime story and creating your own...

On the morning of Aquastroke Day, Miss Boddie's Sanctuary for orphaned mermaids buzzed with excitement! But Waverly had just one problem ... she wished her tail could be green or gold or blue. Anything but purple! Join Waverly on this adventure as she...

Being the fastest fox in the forest has always gotten this wiry fox out of trouble! How will he manage if suddenly he is not so fast? Will he listen to the advice of other woodland animals or will danger finally catch up to him? This is the story of how...

Rigel and Lisa Ratson are a happy little couple with some exciting newstheir family is growing, and theyve got a lot of work to do to get ready for their new arrival! But when the baby (or babies?) comes earlier than expected, the Ratsons face new...

"There's a Spaceship in the Hot Tub!" is a delightful story for Primary School age children. It is written as a culmination of fun adventures, country style living and the formation of valued friendships. It is a short, easy to read, fun book for...

It's time for bed, baby.Community comes together to welcome a new child in this classic bedtime story from author/illustrator, Karissa Bettendorf. Now available in English and Arabic, side by side."This story started as a poem and series of little...

I am excited to share with you in story the value of teaching your children manners. The importance of using manners through story is not only fun but has been found to be a great reinforcement for children. We can appreciate the use of manners shaping...

Meet Viv. Meet Gus. Meet Nash. Gus won't give Viv the ball! Viv jabs at Gus, but when Nash the Narwhal jabs at Viv for fish, she realizes there must be a better way to get what she wants. The ABC Zoo Kids series builds on literacy skills introduced in...

A boy unites an immigrant community and rebuilds his family–using a simple sourdough bread recipe.Eliot Winston, a grieving son, must convince his new step-mother – now Griff Winston’s widow – to adopt him. But when she married...

Emily, an only child adored by her parents, finds her life turned upside down and backyards when her parents welcome into their home, Adam, a foster child. Mayhem, mystery and adventure ensue following an enchanted experience that begins during a family...

In MY CAT IS FAT, a little boy loves (and loses) his fat cat. Come along and help him look for his fat cat and encounter a sad dog, a stinky skunk and more animal friends along the way. Perfect for toddlers, preschool and beginning readers, this funny...