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1-20 of 20 results for "family"

The Runaway Bunny

Written by Margaret Wise Brown

A bunny decides to run away and imagines that he turns into a fish, a rock, a crocus, a sailboat,...

Pre-K - 3rd

The Higher Power of Lucky

Written by Susan Patron

Lucky is 10 years old and lives in tiny Pan, California, with her dog and French guardian. She...

4th - 6th

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Written by Judith Viorst

What else could go wrong in Alexander's day? He woke up with gum in his hair. Then his best friend...

1st - 5th

The Cobble Street Cousins: a Little Shopping

Written by Cynthia Rylant

Lily has a wonderful idea -- to surprise Aunt Lucy with a dollhouse that looks just like her flower...

2nd - 5th

Arthur's Pet Business

Written by Marc Brown

Arthur wants a dog all his own, so he starts a pet-sitting business to prove to his parents he can be responsible.

Pre-K - 3rd

Eleanor & Park

Written by Rainbow Rowell

Eleanor is the new girl in town, and she's never felt more alone. Then she takes the seat on the...

9th - 12th

Night Hoops

Written by Carl Deuker

Nick Abbott and Trent Dawson have nothing in common but basketball. Or so it seems. But as the...

7th - 9th

Booked

Written by Kwame Alexander

In this follow-up to the Newbery-winning novel THE CROSSOVER, soccer, family, love, and friendship,...

5th - 7th

Saffron Ice Cream

Written by Rashin Kheiriyeh

Rashin is excited about her first visit to the beach in her family's new home. On the way there,...

Pre-K - 3

Julian Is a Mermaid

Written by Jessica Love

When Julián gets home from the pool with his Abuela, he daydreams of the magic he’s seen on the...

Pre-K - 3

Finding the Music

Written by Jennifer Torres

A young Latina girl accidentally breaks her grandfather's vihuela and searches for someone in the community to fix the instrument, which leads her to discover her grandfather's legacy as a mariachi.

1st - 3rd

Stella Diaz Has Something to Say

Written by Angela Dominguez

Stella loves spending time with her mom and brother and her best friend Jenny. Trouble is, Jenny is...

3rd - 6th

Ghost Boys

Written by Jewell Parker Rhodes

After seventh-grader Jerome is shot by a white police officer, he observes the aftermath of his death and meets the ghosts of other fallen black boys including historical figure Emmett Till.

4th - 8th

You Bring the Distant Near

Written by Mitai Perkins

From 1965 through the present, an Indian American family adjusts to life in New York City, alternately fending off and welcoming challenges to their own traditions.

7th - 12th

Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush

Written by Fred Penner

Sing along with Fred Penner as you follow four children from different countries, each going...

PreK - 2

Ruby's Baby Brother

Written by Kathryn White

Ruby’s mom is having a baby, but Ruby is not very happy about it. She knows that babies are smelly and noisy, and she is sure that he will steal all her toys!

PreK - 2

Sand Sister

Written by Amanda White

A little girl misses having anyone to play with on the beach — until she realizes she can create...

PreK - 2

Shopping with Dad

Written by Matt Harvey

Venture to the grocery store with this father-daughter duo on a very lively shopping trip. As their...

PreK - 2

Ruby's School Walk

Written by Kathryn White

Ruby’s morning walk with Mom on her first day back to school is far from ordinary. With a tiger ready to pounce and mighty beasts that loom and lurk, getting to school seems like an impossible task

Pre-K - 2

Busy, Busy

Written by Lucy Scott

Parents may think their toddlers are simply playing or making messes, but really they're building cities, going on exciting adventures, and creating masterpieces.

Pre-K - K

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