Children's Friendship & Relationship Stories Books

Miguel walked into the house and didn't smell the aroma of his mother's cooking. He didn't hear her humming as she cleaned, or his siblings playing loudly and running through the house. He stood at the door and listened for anything, any noise at all. He...

The Movie Chair is the story of a caring little chair in a movie theater who is particularly fond of the weekends when children come to the theater. This delightful chair takes great pleasure in hiding coins in her cushions so that the children can buy...

Inspired by real events, Mary's Reflections tells the story of a very strong woman who survives many hard knocks. Mary's life spans two world wars as she goes from rags to riches.This heartfelt novel follows Mary from her poor childhood to old age as a...

The adventures continue in this second book in the Max the Mine series. Join Max as he tries to wrangle some troublesome critters. Can he do it alone or will he need the help of his friends?Look inside to find out!

Middle school is tough! Abreea Louise is lost somewhere in the struggle between following her heart and wanting to be popular. She will spend her summer searching for answers, but nothing is ever that easy. A new boy in her aunt's neighborhood, a spirit...

<p>In the dreary town of Gloom, a cat named Hopeless lives a life of hardship and loneliness. When he decides to leave Gloom, he meets a wise and gentle cat named Sunshine who lives down the road in Paradise Valley. As they embark on a journey of...

The Omega Ghost is a story about friendship and what it means to be a friend. It is the story about things lost and then found, the things in both life and death that really matter, the things that are meant to last. This book is also about heartbreak...

Jody Burns borrows her brother Peter's silvery bracelet because it looks good with her outfit. She doesn't remember it's the key to another world-until a green-haired girl steps out of nowhere in the mall and asks Jody's help rescuing her grandmother...

Lucy the Chicken sets out with a basket of apples to bring to her good friend, George, who lives on a lake far away. On the way to his house, Lucy meets some of her friends who all wish to bring something along and are anxious to see George once again. ...

This book features an interesting story about Sally’s efforts to make new friends when her family moved to a new town. After few days in Heartsville, Sally gave a try to see her neighbors. She received warm welcome from neighbors, met several new...

The Bad Rabbit and his friends impart universal truths and simple wisdom on how to live one's life for children and their parents. These are individually presented through situations the Bad Rabbit and his friends find themselves in, which in turn can be...

'Where should I keep my honey?' is about a confused bee trying to decide where to keep her honey. While she gets more and more down in the dumps about having no good place to keep her honey, she is met with a pleasant surprise - there is a place that...

Wally, in search of baby skunk, shows the friendship and love animals have for each other, especially when one is in trouble. It is a heartwarming children’s story that teaches children the awareness of letting someone know where they are going.

Can cats take over the title of Man’s Best Friend from dogs? Two cats will try and find out as they embark on a campaign to tell the world that cats have what it takes to become your best friend.Our main character Tux never knew that dogs were...

To Brian, hockey is the best thing in the world. He loves to watch it on TV, but he loves to play it even more. Even though Brian's mom encourages him to do his best in this rough sport, she is too stressed out and unhappy from her divorce to come to his...

"A Course in Magic" is a 1901 short story for children by English poet and author Edith Nesbit (1858 - 1924). Nesbit was a prolific writer of children's literature, publishing more than 60 such books under the name E. Nesbit. She was also a political...

""Hermoine And Her Little Group Of Serious Thinkers"" is a novel written by Don Marquis and originally published in 1916. The story follows the titular character, Hermoine, and her group of friends who are all dedicated to intellectual pursuits and the...

Harry's Help is a novel written by Mrs. S. C. Rochat and published in 1864. The story follows the life of Harry, a young boy who is orphaned and left in the care of his uncle, a wealthy businessman. Despite his uncle's wealth, Harry is neglected and...

Happy Days Of Childhood is a book written by Amy Meadows in 1857. The book is a collection of stories and anecdotes about childhood experiences, meant to evoke nostalgia and fond memories of a simpler time. The stories cover a wide range of topics, from...

Girlhood And Character is a book written by Mary Eliza Moxcey and published in 1916. The book focuses on the development of character in young girls and provides guidance on how to help them grow into responsible and virtuous women. Moxcey draws on her...

Friends and Fortune: A Moral Tale is a novel written by Anna Harriet Drury and published in 1849. The story follows two young women, Mary and Emily, who are best friends but come from very different backgrounds. Mary is the daughter of a wealthy...

Fairy Tales For Little Readers is a book written by Sarah J. Burke in 1894. The book is a collection of fairy tales that are suitable for young children. The stories are written in a simple and easy-to-understand language, making them perfect for young...

Fairy Tales and Allegories in Verse: For Young People is a collection of poems written by Edith Elizabeth Pym and published in 1860. The book is designed for children and contains a series of whimsical and enchanting tales that explore themes of...

This early work is Louisa May Alcott's 1880 children's story, "Jack and Jill: A Village Story". It is the tale of a boy and girl named Jack and Janey who both become injured in a sledding accident. During their recovery, they come to terms with the...

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"In this life we all are better when we choose to work together."But what if you are told you can no longer be friends with someone because they are different from you? Would you try to find a way to reconnect, or would you simply go your separate...

Join Ollie the owl as he enters an Owl Contest despite having fears about looking different and having different talent than all the other owls. Will Ollie get over his fears of being different and display his talent to everyone?This warm and gentle...

Tina overcomes her disabilities in Tina's Floppy Hat Squad. She and her friends learn about community service and form a new club. What will Tina's community service be? Join us and we'll find out.

Everyone needs to feel they belong no matter how different they are! Join Fluffy Bunny as he begins his journey through school, ignores the bullies, and makes life-long friends!

SPANISH - Cuando el equipo de fútbol de John y Jake tiene que jugar un partido contra su archienemigo Noah, Jake no cree que pueda soportar otra paliza. Su equipo no ha ganado ni un solo partido en toda la temporada y la decepción le está pasando factura...

Royce Sarpy is preparing for his first day of kindergarten, but he's worried about making friends. Those feelings start to change once he meets Max! Royce and Max get into a bit of trouble at school. He learns a valuable lesson about friendship.

Here's what readers are already saying about this amazing, inspiring story:"My two-year-old grandson loves this book. I'm reading it to him mostly every day." -- Jeremy"This is such an adorable children's book. "...

A story about a lonely sunflower who finds joy through her tears.

"Have you ever wondered if other half-this half-that creatures exist?" asked Ben."What?" murmured Ariel, deep into her own book. "Didn't we talk about this last week? I mean, sure, if Centipede Dragon exists why shouldn't...

The first story is derived from Masnavi, which was written by the 13 centuryThe Persian poet and theologian, Jalal al Din Muhammad Balkhi, also known asRumi.The second story is a tale from Kalileh and Damneh, which is an ancient animal fable.These tales...

Evelyn the dinosaur lives in a treehouse. Butwhen the tree grows overnight, she can’treach her home. Will someone help her build aladder?A delightful story about resilience and friendship.

"Suddenly, a sprightly paper plane flew in through Blossom's window... Could there be a message inside?"Primrose has a big surprise planned for Blossom,a magical visit to an enchanting and beautiful place,rich in culture, exotic foods and...

Sarah is in awe of the new girl Merry and her magic lunch box. But one day Merry asks Sarah to do the magic. What if she's not up to the job?'A delightful story about magic, kindness and sharing.' Dianne Wolfer. Award-winning Children's Author

This book is about being welcoming and kind to others who are different from us. Help your children make this book their own and use it to enrich their relationship with their hosted students and with anyone new in their lives. Our activities are based...

Henry is a pygmy possum who passes the day by helping the rainforest grow, by spreading the spores of mushrooms about the rainforest floor. One day he comes across some bad news; there is a cat on the loose and he is being a bully.With the help of some...

If I did end up with a brace, how would I ever have any more amazing assists? Who would get Becca the ball and how would the team win without their captain?For basketball superstar Anna Beth, life as a seventh grader is just as cool as she thought it...

Isolation Island: A Pandemic Story is an illustrated picture book for elementary school-aged children about a young girl dealing with her emotions about social-distancing and the COVID-19 pandemic. The story describes the pandemic in first person from...

Tatum Elsea's summer has gotten off to a rough start, but neither strict stepmothers nor community service will keep Tatum from chasing her dreams, especially when those dreams involve starting a graphic design business and getting a first date with a...

In book one of the Doon Novel series, Veronica and Mackenna travel to Scotland for the summer in hopes of finding peace. But the Scottish countryside holds secrets---including a passageway to a living fairy tale. In Doon, the girls could have everything...

Written by a therapist, Badger and Turtle Face the Storm follows a pair of friends who learn to work together under stress. This book is meant for not only children to enjoy, but as a tool for families to better understand a common, hurtful pattern that...

Ciao! Best friends, Sicily and Paige, embark on exciting adventures to far-off countries with a sip of their tea. In this edition, they explore Rome, Italy, to learn about the language, taste local foods and visit iconic landmarks like Piazza Navona and...

In this emotionally candid contemporary YA, author Jen Malone delves into the world of a teen whose life is brought to an abrupt halt when she learns she's in dire need of an organ transplant. Hard-charging and irrepressible, eighteen-year-old Amelia...