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1-24 of 24 results for "family"

Ice Cream Summer

Written by Peter Sis

Joe wants to go on a special trip with his grandpa at the end of the summer. Through letters, Joe...

Pre-K - 3rd

Dear Juno

Written by Soyung Pak

The touching story of how Juno, a little boy in America, writes to his grandmother using pictures,...

Pre-K - 2nd

Is Your Mama a Llama?

Written by Deborah Guarino

Lloyd is trying to figure out who other animals’ mamas are. He asks all his friends if their...

Pre-K - 3rd

Arrow to the Sun

Written by Gerald McDermott

In this Pueblo tale, the son of the Sun lord wants to find his father. He finds him with the help...

Pre-K - 2nd

The Great Thanksgiving Escape

Written by Mark Fearing

This kid-friendly take on Thanksgiving is full of family, food, and lots of fun. Gavin and his cousin Rhonda make this year's Thanksgiving visit to Grandma's an adventure.

K - 3rd

Thunder Boy Jr.

Written by Sherman Alexie

Thunder Boy Jr. wants a name all his own. His father is called Big Thunder, but he doesn't want to...

Pre-K - 3rd

A Kiss For Little Bear

Written by Minarik and Else Homelund

Grandmother likes Little Bear's picture so much she sends him a thank you kiss. "Will you take it...

Pre-K - 3rd

Biscuit and the Baby

Written by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

Woof, woof! Biscuit sees the baby. Biscuit wants to meet the new baby. But the baby is sleeping, and Biscuit must be patient—and quiet! Join Biscuit as he meets his brand new—itty bitty—friend.

Pre-K - 2nd

Father Bear Comes Home

Written by Else Holmelund Minarik

Little Bear’s father is finally coming home from a long fishing trip. Little Bear is very excited to see him—even if he doesn’t bring the mermaid Little Bear has been hoping for!

K - 3rd

Little Bear

Written by Else Holmelund Minarik

Meet Little Bear, a friend to millions of children. And meet Mother Bear, who is there whenever...

Pre-K - 3rd

The Bike Lesson

Written by Stan Berenstain &Jan Berenstain

When Brother Bear gets a brand-new bike, he's all set to ride it, that is, after Papa Bear shows him the rules of the road.

Pre-K - 2nd

Little Bear's Visit

Written by Else Holmelund Minarik

Little Bear likes to visit Grandmother and Grandfather Bear. He likes Grandfather's hat and Grandmother's cooking. But most of all, he loves to listen to their stories!

K - 3rd

Grandpa Green

Written by Lane Smith

Follow Grandpa Green's great grandson as he explores his grandpa's garden, where fantastic topiary help tell the story of Grandpa Green's life and memories.

K - 3rd

Apples and Pumpkins

Written by Anne Rockwell

It's fall, and a little girl and her family go apple picking--and in search of the perfect pumpkin....

Pre-K - 3rd

Catch that Goat

Written by Polly Alakija

Chase after a mischievous goat! Ayoka has been left in charge of the family goat — but within...

Pre-K - 3rd

Don't Be Late!

Written by Libby Brereton

Mom, Dan, Ben, and Mike have to leave at eight. Will they be ready in time?

K - 2nd

Ring! Ring!

Written by Janelle Cherrington

The phone rings and everyone is busy in the yard and must run to answer it. Who will get there first?

K - 2nd

Clifford's Family

Written by Norman Bridwell

Doggedly digging up his roots, Clifford visits his city-dwelling mother; his brother who works at a...

Pre-K - 3rd

Different Families (Celebrating Differences)

Written by Rebecca Pettiford

In Different Families, beginning readers will learn to celebrate diversity by appreciating the...

K - 4th

The Remember Balloons

Written by Jessie Oliveros

James’s Grandpa has the best balloons because he has the best memories. He has balloons showing...

K - 4th

The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family

Written by Ibtihaj Muhammad & S.K. Ali

A powerful, vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school--and two sisters on one's...

Pre-K - 3rd

You Are the Best Present

Written by Janet Bingham

On his way to visit Grandma, Little Bear decides to find her a present, the best present of all! As...

Pre-K - 2nd

A Family Is a Family Is a Family

Written by Sara O'Leary

When a teacher asks the children in her class to think about what makes their families special, the...

Pre-K - 2nd

Nora's Chicks

Written by Patricia MacLachlan

Nora and her family have just arrived from Russia and are making a new home on the American...

Pre-K - 2nd

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