Children's Friendship & Relationship Stories Books

An ordinary group assignment takes a turn as the decision to turn the project into a gripping criminal investigation is made.Is the criminal who has been in jail for the past 10 years guilty? Was he framed? Is he a good liar? Was he rightfully...

Will a fun day at the ballpark be ruined by a bully? Or will Alana's friendship help Rhodes stand up for himself? If Rhodes and the bully learn about each other's challenges off the field, they could have a perfect game on the field! Bully...

Ever since she was a little girl, Marguerite de Angeli loved her father's descriptions of the red leather-topped copper-toed boots he prized when he was a young boy in Lapeer, Michigan. She also treasured his tales of tradin' at the store and with his...

FOR READERS AGED 2 TO 4 YEARS. Do you want your child to learn the lessons of kindness, tolerance, and acceptance? This simple and touching story will show a positive example.Frog is desperate to impress his peers. Luckily, he finds a small white...

Ana Maria, une jeune Espagnole de vingt-cinq ans, décide un beau jour de quitter son village natal pour subvenir aux besoins de ses grands-parents qui prennent soin d'elle depuis la mort de ses parents.Elle part pour la France avec un contrat de travail...

One warm summer's afternoon in Kakadu National Park, Matylda the Koala Bear was tired of eating eucalyptus leaves...Thus begins the exciting new adventures of a curious young Koala bear, named Matylda. Join Matylda on her walkabout as she visits with...

Lily Discovers the Fab Four is a delightful children's book that invites young readers into a world of wonder and imagination. When Lily, an adventurous older sister, stumbles upon four mysterious cocoons nestled in the forest, her curiosity ignites...

Ethan's friend learns that he is facing a difficult hospital visit. As she seeks to find a way to show her support, she realizes that her friendship is the best gift she can offer.

Dive into the world of alliteration, and turn your beginner reader's experience into a playful and challenging exercise that optimizes the use of the letter "P".Perfect for children learning to read, "Piper the Prize Pig" is a clever tool designed for...

Susie, Elizabeth, Tess, and Amelia have been together for as long as they can remember. But things are changing this year, and their friendships are being tested like never before. When Amelia suddenly vanishes, the friends find themselves jetting to...

Cathy is abused by unloving and uncaring parents and is used by the pimps who say they are offering her a path to the college education she dreams of completing. She is only fifteen, so she doesn't understand that all those people are trying to use...

A love letter to the Beatles, for fans of Love and Gelato and Everybody Sees the Ants.When Jo lost her father three years earlier under mysterious circumstances, he began appearing in her dreams, beckoning her to London where he'd been the...

Dentina is not your ordinary happy tooth fairy. In fact, Dentina is downright cranky. And above all else, Dentina has stopped believing in the goodness of children. Kids these days just want her money. Lucky for her, Gerty Johnson and her friends...

Zeke & Kelly go on another fun-filled adventure. What happens when they visit Strawberry Festival in Cedarburg, Wisconsin?                  

When 17-year-old Norah James moves to Amelia Island, FL, haunting dreams and visions lead her to a young man she's loved in a past life in the 1920s. She wasn't expecting love-at-first-sight but her instant attraction to her rescuer from an ocean riptide...

Seems like Leo Scott has it all: looks, brains, and athletic talent. He's captain of his high school swim team with a bright future in college and beyond. But Leo has secrets. His mother's crippling car accident has devastated his family and left Leo to...

Of all possible outcomes, I never thought I'd say goodbye to you like this.After the murder of Cassidy Jones' mother and the sudden illness of her best friend Harriet, Cassidy must leave the safety of Petriville and brave the unknown both to find a cure...

Sixteen year old Luna is used to short ex-pat postings but resents having to start all over again in chaotic Bangkok.Nui loves her Thai family but feels suffocated by their traditions and expectations. She's itching to escape and start...

Finalist for The Wishing Shelf Book Awards (Teen and Young Adult)She was the girl he'd never forget. Now she's the past he can't escape.At first glance, Lukas Wunand has it made. As a rising star at a prestigious university with lots of friends and...

Join Moss, a little asteroid with a big worry, in a cosmic journey of discovery and courage. Moss's great-great-grandpa once caused a problem on Earth, and now Moss is scared he might do the same. But with the help of a friendly comet named Nova, Moss...

A funny and delightful rhyming story about a small and determined shrimp who dreams of seeing land despite his friends laughing at the idea."You will end up as a sea food snack,And from something like that there is no coming back."After ignoring his...

Youhou! J'ai enfin trouvé un doudou!Kélia est tellement heureuse lorsque ses parents l'emmènent au magasin pour lui acheter un nouveau meilleur ami: un lapin en peluche nommé Lapinou. Ensemble, Kélia et Lapinou s'amusent de toutes sortes de manières: à...

Hooray! Mom and Dad got me a bunny! Kélia is oh-so-happy when her parents take her to the store to get her a new best friend-a stuffed bunny named Cookie. Together Kélia and Cookie have all sorts of fun like playing dress-up, dancing, and getting...

Get to Know Special Me is a social story directed at helping children develop a positive self-image, make friends, and practice the social skills of empathy, kindness, and respect. Get to Know Special Me supports diversity, inclusive education, and...

Mina's life is going according to plan; she's acing AP Calc and is perfectly content with her nonexistent social life. Though only a high school junior, Mina knows time is an investment, and she's putting all her capital into academics. Oliver, a child...

This is a comic story that gives an inside look into the Children's journey inside the militant Greek city-state of Sparta. The story continues with a young boy from Libu and his cousin's journey into the Spartan military program known as "Agoge." The...

Tommy James may be little but he knows how to wrangle in a bully like Bo Jones. A cowboy's story about wit and determination. Tommy James may be the littlest cowboy in Reckon' but he has the heart and determination of a giant. Bullied by Bo Jones, he...

Cathryn hides her bruises beneath long sleeves, makeup, and lies. At school, she is the quiet history buff whose name no one remembers. At home, the obedient daughter who plots her escape in secret. Her plan hinges on her staying invisible, but when a...

My chores are all done,” Jiemba says breathless. “What’s all this squawking? Let’s get cracking and go throw some boomerang.” Jiemba is ready for an Outback adventure with his animal friends, but when Samson, a grouchy...

When Biscuit’s life with Buddy and Simone is upended, a man tries to rescue her. He searches for shelter but learns that it is more difficult than he imagined. Will he find a home for Biscuit? Will Biscuit ever have a place to call her own?

This story was written for my daughter to encourage her and other children to support each other. Children should help each other instead of picking on or bullying each other. I hope Jonathan's story will spark more interest in altruism in our...

After seeing her friend rescued from choking, Morgan can't get the frightening picture out of her head. She starts to feel anxious that her friends and family are in danger as well. Her thoughts begin to control her, and soon she can't enjoy a good...

Do toys have gender roles? Do dreams have expiration dates? Mr. Robot tells the story of a robot toy, Mr. Robot. They were built to fight until Lil' Susie bought them at a thrift store. She showed Mr. Robot that they can do a lot more than fight. Mr...

Karen Taker's House is a modern-day parable about stewardship that incorporates the elements of several Biblical parables. It is a picture book, but can speak to and encourage all ages toward better stewardship. The pictures are simple with not too many...

Dino-Lore is a whimsical life lesson offering simple advice concerning the treatment of dinosaurs that you meet and friends that you make.

A brave space is a supportive environment in which people feel empowered to take risks, make mistakes, talk about feelings, and learn from one another. The Brave Space is a place in which Douglas and the other animals work to help Poda as she feels...

Old Bad Sally is up to some mischief, as usual. Who will trade lunches with her, and will they like what she gives them? Sally loves a good prank!

"Henny always keeps a tight watch over her flock; she never lets them out of her sight . . . The feathers are picked one by one. Oh my goodness, Foxy thinks to herself, I am going to be the best-looking hen." Foxy and Henny is a fable teaching empowering...

Koji was always reaching for stars. As the newest member of his angelic order, Koji is eager to learn what it means to be an Observer. But looking and listening lead to trouble when he spots danger and overhears secrets. Heaven’s archivists...

Pierre Rabbit lives on a farm with a flourishing garden that he firmly believes belongs to him.He is upset that humans eat from his garden and tries to ward the people off with the help of his friend Mrs. Robin. Do these humans really have to be on his...

Reading Stars Beginning Reader Kitty loves to play with her friend, her ball, but not the dog in this easy reader. Reading Star books are for kids at the very beginning of a lifetime love of reading. Each book features less than 50 words and uses...

Meet Moose, the biggest dog in the world. Moose lives in a traveling circus. One day he tells his closest friend, a cat named Big Yellow Face, he is tired of moving from town to town. Moose wants a house that is a real home.  Deuce and Diesel meet...

From the Author of Doofy the Hippo? comes the first in the Doofy GOES TO SCHOOL series.Being the dominant goat at the zoo, Camo naturally liked to control things, but the lesson that Camo must learn is that sometimes others have ideas to contribute...