検索キーワード： フィクション

Nora and Ben’s younger sister, Birdy, loves to keep secrets. She surprises her family more than once: She hides a kitten in her room. She writes a beautiful poem. One day, Birdy watches her mother spit into a tube, ready to send it off to find out more about herself and where her family came from. Birdy spits into a tube, too, when no one sees her. But when the test results come back, they are a surprise. Birdy is seemingly not related to Nora and Ben’s parents. But if she is adopted, how could that have happened without the children knowing?

La niña de esta historia tiene un serio problema: una mañana se levanta más temprano que de costumbre y descubre un increíble secreto bien guardado por su madre hasta entonces. Un secreto que la hace a ella misma y a su familia distinta de todas las demás. ¿Cómo podrá comportarse normalmente despúes de saberlo?

At the end of each school year, April Wilson and her family go on a long trip to the country to visit her grandmother. As the year before, April unintentionally leaves Lively Larry, her adorable rubber duck and special friend, at home. This causes her to worry that something peculiar would happen again.

Having a pet dragon is very fun! He can sit, roll over, and play. He can candle a birthday cake, light a campfire, or so many other cool things. But what if your dragon doesn’t know what integrity means and shows no positive moral behaviors? What if he says he would do something but does the opposite when you’re not looking? What if he cheats on his math test? What if he steals? What if he lies? What if he never keeps his promises? And more?

Portia has overcome a lot in life. Born with Down syndrome, Portia has been through many surgeries, lots of doctor's appointments, and strange looks from people who want to limit what she can do. Inside herself, Portia knows she can do anything - including getting over her fear of dogs. But when Penny shows up at Portia's house, she isn't so sure

Danny is scared to tell the truth. After he saw someone steal some bikes, now he has to see that person in court and tell what he did. To help calm Danny's fears on the big day, his parents call the Helper Hounds - and there's no better pup for the job than Spooky. Spooky was involved in a crime herself - she lost her leg after being shot by a police officer who thought she was dangerous. Will Spooky's best calming tricks give Danny the courage to tell the truth in court?

Having a pet dragon is so much fun. You can teach him to sit, roll over, and play. You can teach him to follow rules, control his anger, overcome his anxiety, show respect, and much more. But what if your dragon is being bossy? What if he always wants to be in charge and demands others to do what he wants? Written from a children’s point of view, this fun, cute, relatable, and entertaining book is a must-have for parents, teachers, counselors, and educators to help kids with a “bossy” attitude and teach them the importance of compromise, friendship, and problem solving.

On the morning of Gail's birthday, she watches her shadow slip under the kitchen door. She's not surprised it decided to leave. Her dad has gone for good. Her big sister, Kay, once Gail's best friend, has disappeared into sadness - and now her shadow has left, too. Determined to make things right, Gail chases after the shadows. But her adventures take her to unexpected places, and she soon discovers that where there are shadows, there's darkness, and that she's not the only one looking for something missing....

Mondays can be hard for everyone, even little kids. George J. and the Miserable Monday is an instructional story to share with young learners who worry about going to school, struggle with change, and are learning flexibility. It will aid in conversations with children about feelings and perseverance. In this short story about fear and bravery, young learners will: Find a little courage in the everyday things, realize they are not alone not even at school on Mondays, and so much more!

The brightest stars were too busy to notice a lonely child’s wish, and the result was magical for both the child and the Dim Star. Have you ever felt lonely? Have you ever wished on a star? What if your wish could come true, no matter where you were or how lonely you felt? The Dim Star shows how this wish is granted for children and adults alike. After contending with different stars showing different emotions, the Dim Star gets his big chance to make the listener’s wish come true.

Clay is a seven year old Black boy who has trouble expressing his emotions. After a hard day at school, Clay's father is encouraging him to feel empowered to share his feelings, and that it is brave to do so. Unconvinced, Clay finds himself asking the bravest people he can think of to see if they ever cry, and if so, why.

Alex loves to play hockey, but he has a difficult time controlling his temper, on and off the ice. Nothing seems to work until his grandfather's "magic" radio transports him back in time, where he meets Stan Mikita of the Chicago Blackhawks. Together, Alex and Stan find a way to help each other out.

While social distancing on the 147th floor of his family's ‘above-the-clouds’ apartment, Jack develops a close friendship with Penelope, who lives in the building across the street. Cleverly communicating across the empty space between their balconies, Jack and Penelope launch a friendship in the most unlikely of scenarios. With a little help from their families, Jack and Penelope show us that even in tough times human connection and kindness prevail.

“Haven’t you heard about the virus?” When her BFF asks this question at the bus stop, there was no way 10-year-old Emilia could know that the global pandemic of COVID-19 was about to turn her life upside down. Based on true events, this story follows the journey of Emilia, who lives in South Korea with her teacher mother, where they both enjoy their international school community. Life is wonderful until the rapidly spreading global pandemic of COVID-19 prompts her mother to take Emilia from her home in Korea to her home in New Zealand.

"PLIX" ist eine Erzählung für Jungen und Mädchen im Alter von 9-13 Jahren über Gefühle, Kommunikation und das Potential, das in jedem von uns steckt, verpackt in eine packende Abenteuergeschichte. Erzählt wird vom elfjährigen David, einem introvertierten Jungen, der durch die Verbindung mit dem nicht-menschlichen Wesen PLIX nicht nur eine für ihn neue Art der Kommunikation lernen, sondern sich auch der Welt öffnen und die eigenen Gefühle verstehen muss.

Having a pet dragon is very fun! He can sit, roll over, and play.... He can candle a birthday cake, lit a campfire, or so many other cool things.... But what if your dragon is disrespectful? What if he disrespects mom? Doesn’t pay attention his teacher? Interrupts his friends when they’re talking?

Ganesha has felt like an outsider throughout their life. Bullied at school for being fat, they don’t like how they look or who they are. Meeting a dazzling new friend who is fully and unapologetically himself changes his life! In this empowering and affirming tale, Ganesha learns that being different, while often difficult, is not something to change or correct.

All kids love Halloween, right? Not Benny J. Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween is the perfect audiobook for kids who find themselves overwhelmed, worried, and self-conscious on big days like Halloween. The story of Benny J. can be used as a teaching tool all year round to teach empathy and kindness to all kids. The seemingly small things in life can feel overwhelming for little kids...but with Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween, they might just change their minds!

We've all heard the dreaded words, "I'm bored." How do we teach our children to entertain themselves? Curious Ninja may be able to help! Find out what happens in this children's book about battling boredom.

Creative Ninja can't come up with any ideas for an art project until a friend introduces a cool strategy to increase creativity. Find out what happens in this STEAM book about developing creativity! Life is hard! And it's even harder for children who are just trying to figure things out.