Children's Friendship & Relationship Stories Books

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...

Compared to life on tour with her wannabe rock star mother, finishing high school in Rye is a snooze. At least Roxy has her best friend, Zoë, her dad, and her music. When her standoffish Civics class partner, Jag Monroe, breaks ranks and randomly...

When high school seniors Noah Barton and Eden Prince’s academic rivalry ruins a thermodynamics demo, their physics teacher decides to help them get along. By forcing them to be lab partners. As graduation approaches, Noah and Eden are too busy...

In this timeless classic, a sailor glimpses a mermaid. Could this be a flashback from his childhood dreams or could this be his dream come true? The fairy tale setting takes place where Hanalei Bay of Kauai meets the Amalfi Coast of Italy.  The...

Stover the pig is going to overnight camp for the very first time!  This is a big deal, because he has never spent any time away from home."Camp Welcome" is a very diverse camp, where all are welcome. In reality, the campers are...

Mixtapes, Prom Dates, & Unbelievable Fate!Class of 1993, senior year is finally here! Sloane Warren can't wait to graduate, but she's determined to try and make the most of her last year in high school. Being nice (and painfully shy) hasn't helped...

A freak ski accident brings nineteen-year old Mia Kinney within minutes of death. Hurt and scared, Mia is calmed by the southern drawl and clear green eyes of her rescuer.   Twenty-one year old Dylan Blackburn is one of the first Ski Patrol...

On a bitter cold winter night Bailey Walsh's family was killed in a traffic accident. Two years later as she lives with her aunt and uncle in Southern California, Bailey is still plagued by the nightmares of that terrible night. Everywhere around her are...

Aubany Winters' life soon becomes a nightmare when her Mom gets cancer and has to leave for California with her Dad. Left with her neighbours, the Ruperts, and to her displeasure, their son Ryan, she finds herself forced to tag along on their family...

It often takes time to fit into place.At times you may think you're in the wrong space.And if you should be a dragon like me,you may be more nervous than you should be.Come see my adventures, accidents, too.Would you do the same? What would you do?

Even the best intentions have consequences. Biz didn't think life could get worse after the tragic events that surrounded her last flicker, but when she accidentally flickers on her eighteenth birthday after a pre-party celebration-she's forced to face...

Still reeling from tragedy, Johnathan finds himself struggling to finish high school, help his single mother, spend time with his crush, and be the man of a house that he doesn't own. When life takes another turn, Johnathan is forced to grow up...

Catherine Clark has crafted a poignant story about the distances one girl is willing to go in the name of friendship that is at once funny, heartbreaking, and utterly romantic.Seventeen-year-old Frances wouldn't describe herself as adventurous. Until now...

The Fires of Calderon is Book One in #1 New York Times bestselling author Lindsay Cummings's epic Balance Keepers series. These exciting fantasy-adventure books are full of magic, mystery, friendship, and humor, and are perfect for fans of books like...

Dive under the sea with Sammy O'Gill, a kind bullnose shark. But his shark peers bully him for befriending all sealife. As Viper, Riptide, Squint, and Toothless torment him, his best friend Zoomer the dolphin buoys his spirits. Through their adventures,...

Suzy Greenberg is scared of dogs, but it seems like everyone in her life has a pooch. Can she overcome her canine conundrum?In a sweet and comical tale for kids of all ages, Suzy's Dog Days explores bravery and open-mindedness.