Children's Family and home stories Books

Two brother bears live in the forest. Little John looks up to his big brother Jasper. He wants to do all the same things Jasper can do in spite of being younger and smaller. Although Little John starts off feeling sure he can keep up with Jasper, after...

Miscarriage and infant loss are more than just words for families and mothers who experience it. They are actually a lifelong membership to a secret society we never wanted to be a part of, but find ourselves stronger because of it. Sometimes it takes...

We're planting a special garden today.My grandma knows just what to do.It's a special garden in my backyard.It has a special job to do!What could be more fun for a little one and his dog than helping Grandma plant a butterfly garden? Except for maybe...

PATRICK AND HIS FAMILY ARE TRYING TO SURVIVE CHRISTMAS... TOGETHER!Preparing for Christmas is never easy, especially if you are part of a large dysfunctional family who fights and argues all the time. Patrick, the second oldest sibling of 9 kids, is...

Zion is too old to be in pull-ups and hates it when teased by his brothers, but because of his pride, refuse to be told to use the bathroom. He simply will not, as he sees it, take orders from anybody because nobody tells him what to do! His dilemma is...

Freddy the Fan is an inspirational book written for children to help inspire them to dream and fulfill those dreams. This book is meant to teach children that no matter what others may say, it is all right to dream and go after what they believe they...

As a young father, I was distressed by the story of Jesus being lost in bunnies and baskets. I sought out a way to have a fun discussion with my children about Easter by creating the characters you find in my book. I dedicate this book to my mother for...

The magical pot on the store shelf twinkled with a mysterious light, inviting Grandma Huff and her grandson Sam to take it home. Little did they know that this pot was no ordinary kitchen staple - it could make delicious dishes with a mere wave of its...

Rachael couldn't wait to meet her faraway family members. She'd never traveled before, and the idea of exploring new places with her mom filled her with excitement. And as soon as she reunited with her distant relatives, her incredible adventure began!

Written and illustrated for 5- to 7-year-olds, this book celebrates grandmas, superheroes without whom none of us would exist, and the cultural traditions they bear that unify and nourish families across space and time. The millennia-old Korean New...

Mom is counting on Dad to get Boxer Baby down for her nap, but Boxer Baby is the G.O.A.T. of sleep avoidance. This hilarious face-off mimics a three-round boxing match, as Boxer Baby is no lightweight when it comes...

<p>When Jack and Sienna take a trip to Florida to visit Gigi, they don't know what will be waiting for them. This is the first time they've ever been to Florida so they have no idea what to expect!</p><p>They soon find out that Gigi...

<p>Caleb and Granddad are best friends and love to go on big adventures together! From deep-sea fishing to slaying dragons, all they need is a backyard and their imaginations. But when Caleb starts to grow up and spend more time with his friends,...

We all need to follow our own dreams, but sometimes we let things get in the way. We seem to get distracted by what others may say to discourage us, and then we never become all that we can be. What a kid needs to remember is we are all different, and...

Inspired by the author's own experience living on a farm during a pandemic, "Old Mask' Donald's Farm" allows readers to observe how changes in routines can frighten animals who don't understand what is happening. Young readers will identify with the...

It's morning rush hour! In the never-ending, crazy rush to get kids off to school, a parent often overlooks the most important thing ... their child! Parents put great emphasis on what their kids are wearing and if they're groomed properly. All done in...

Potty Praise for Boys and Girls is Khalil's and Kaelyn's claim to fame, as they toddle through their fun and exciting potty training adventure. Mommy, Daddy, and Grandma Lita give Khalil and Kaelyn a potty praise salute by performing a lively song and...

This Is a Mom is a poem to remind us of everything our moms do for us, every day, with no thought of thanks (and, of course, for no pay at all!). Don't forget to tell your mom you love her. After all, she sure does love you.

Emily and Bobby love to visit their great-granddad in his nursing home, and hear of his marvelous adventures back when he was a milkman, and how one year, he and his magical milk-float, Milky, helped Santa Claus save Christmas. To say thank you, Milky...

Sara has a unusual look of maturity about her, for a seven-year-old child. She has seen a great deal of the world. She has felt the blazing sun in Bombay, India, and has crossed the ocean -- and now is somewhere that seems utterly strange to her . . . a...

Little Men (1871) continues Louisa May Alcott's story of the March family. It picks up from Little Women and Good Wives to follow tomboy Jo into her married life. Jo and her husband, Prof. Bhaer, have opened a school for boys. Jo takes charge, but she...

PARENTING MAGAZINE RECOMMENDED: Robert Stanek's Bugville Critters stories were recommended to parents for their children by Parenting Magazine in September 2008. The magazine recommended "Visit Dad and Mom at Work," "Go To School," "Have A Sleepover,"...

This is book number 1 of the series The Adventures of Daquan and Nasir: Mom Can I Help?Follow the brothers during a day of adventure. By the time its over, youll find the answer to their question.

Sometimes the choices we make in life can shatter our hopes and dreams, leaving us in a painfully empty world.Goodbye Forever, Vicky tells the story of a young undergraduate whose hasty decision sets his life on a tail-spin. When Vicky said goodbye to...

Sassy, fun-loving Olivia always counts the days until her fabulous, silly Auntie Sloane visits. But this visit doesnt seem to be the same. Olivia cant quite put her finger on why her auntie is so cranky!

Jazelles Birthday is the story of an African American girl who thinks her parents forgot her seventh birthday. But as the day goes on, Jazelle discovers that no one has forgotten her at all. Jazelle receives the bicycle she wants without the training...

The series of books focuses on faith, self-esteem, and learning life lessons from Grandma. Young children learn about food processing, how to respond when you dont win, and coping with disabilities.

This is a sincere story about a young couples strong desire to start a family. To share the most immeasurable love, you do not need to have the same blood.

Dolly is thrilled when she gets to go camping with her family in Key West, Florida. She loves carrying firewood and hanging out on the beach.One night, after the family watches Pinocchio and then pigs out on s’mores by the campfire, Dolly wishes on...

More than anything in the world, Leo wants a forever home. He is so lonely!!Leo's heart leads him through many adventures, some fun and some, a bit scary, on his search to find new friends and a safe place to live.Who is LooLoo and how will she help Leo...

This is a story of a young couple who frequently endures a situation where their little boy often throw tantrums during meal times while their 2 younger children are quite healthy eaters. A dilemma of quite a few if not many parents raising young...

Ella feels like she is stuck in a pile of gloomy mud. She misses her mom so much. So, Ella embarks on a quest to find happiness again; wishing upon a star, trying to cook it up in a magic potion, and searching for it in all the places her grieving young...

This book is about twin brothers and their wonderful and close relationship even as adults. Pop Potatoes talks the townspeople in Black River City into fixing up an old house so that his twin brother, Uncle Tomatoes, can live in the same town as he does,...

These are the stories of a little bear and the lessons she has learned from her daddy, which she carries with her on her great adventures. Come along and meet some exciting new friends.                  ...

In The Days of Queen Victoria is the story of Queen Victoria, the woman who became queen at eighteen and for nearly 64 years wore the crown of Great Britain.Eva March Tappan was a teacher and American author born in Blackstone, Massachusetts, she...

Come Celebrate Christmas with Anne of Greene Gables and many of your other beloved friends from Prince Edward Island. Collected here are twelve wonderful holiday stories from a better simpler time. Each story provides plenty of scope for imagination. L...

Porque Raúl es muy pequeño, piensa que sabe más de lo que en realidad sabe y, por eso, se mete en problemas serios que le hacen darse cuenta que necesita el amor y la intervención de Dios. Si el Señor no lo ayuda, todo...

Light in the Enchanted Forest is about a community of bugs who agree to upgrade their forest. They agree to live in love, trust, forgiveness, and gratitude. They go about their day, and as they do, first the bee, then the ants, and finally the spider...

Zenie and The Magical Hummingbirds, is a fun-filled book about a young boy in Jamaica, who has all the luxuries a child could ask for. However, his lifestyle is not exciting enough for him, so he decides to run away from home. During his mission to run...

Summer vacation with Grandma in Rehoboth Beach is the best! After renting a bike, it's time to visit all the cute local businesses. Listen to the seagulls while running down the boardwalk. At the candy shop, load up on caramel popcorn and saltwater taffy...

How Terry looked forward to wearing the beautiful yellow skirt for the first time! She could twirl in it and make it balloon out. But when the time came, she faced a crucial situation that made wearing the lovely twirly skirt meaningful in a way she...

AboutColored Pencils for LoriWhen there's a setback, you regroup, recover, and things find their way back to normalcy. Nothing is ever normal after someone who has been the backbone of a family is suddenly out of the picture. For Lori Brown and her...

"Grammy, tell me another story about when you were a kid," asked author Mary Kay Schippers' grandchild, Aleah. It wasn't the first time. In fact, Mary Kay heard the request so many times, she decided to write down her most cherished childhood memories...