Family Nonfiction

Newbery Medalist Paul Fleischman reflects on his childhood with his award-winning father, Sid Fleischman, and details his own path to becoming a writer in this memorable audiobook that is part memoir, part travelogue, and part reflection on craft and creativity. Acclaimed author Paul Fleischman considers how growing up with a father who was an award-winning author helped to shape and inspire his own career. Paul and Sid Fleischman are the only father-son Newbery Medalists in history, and life in the Fleischman home was extraordinary.

This charming story follows a young boy as he anticipates, then experiences, the arrival of his baby sister. At first, excitement fills his world as he imagines his new role. This story helps kids realize that change is okay, change doesn’t mean you are loved less. But as Little Sister arrives, he grapples with feelings of sharing and a fear of being overlooked.

Children hear what we say and may question their value and worth based on who is older, or who is taller, for example. Comparisons between siblings can be detrimental. This silly rhyme teaches us that birth order and size don't matter in a family that loves one another.

Growing up in Germany as a single child, Inge Koch-Williams always had a very close bond with her dogs. She has been involved with rescuing dogs since she was 16 years old. After losing her chihuahua, Lilly, Koch-Williams was heartbroken, but she found the best medicine in Violet’s Rescue. They needed each other. Violet’s Star reminds us that all dogs have a story and they all deserve a chance.

Bonus Dad! Bonus Mom! is a friendly way to teach children about the role of a step-parent and to introduce children to values important to character development. The book focuses on the day-to-day activities of a "bonus" parent, while teaching values like responsibility, cooperation, determination, respect, and love.

"Some babies are born into their families. Some are adopted. This is the story of how one baby found his family in the New York City subway." So begins the true story of Kevin and how he found his Daddy Danny and Papa Pete. Written in a direct address to his son, Pete's moving and emotional text tells how his partner, Danny, found a baby tucked away in the corner of a subway station on his way home from work one day. Pete and Danny ended up adopting the baby together.

The Cat Who Lost His Meow is based on a true story that includes the love and loss of a beloved pet who had a profound effect on his family. Over 21 1/2 years, a little gray cat named Perry showed unconditional love to his human, even while that human married, added a cat-brother named Figaro, and adopted blond-haired Amelia. Even as he grew old and lost his meow, Perry was integral to his family until the very end an honest lesson in life for children and adults alike.

The Art of Early Learning series offers you a fun way to familiarize yourself with age-related developmental milestones in the life of your child. Consisting of a milestone and activity list at the end of each audiobook, this series follows Supertot Smart Art, as he navigates his first three years of life. In the Art of Early Learning series, we bring you an effective way to nurture pre-literacy skills, growth, development, and fun!

"Sally's Bored," is about a girl who is bored out of her mind and with the help of her mother and best friend Ava, she learns that with productive things in mind, her day can turn out to be excitingly surprising.

In Lucky Lucky the Love Puppy, Robin Waters Casper, LMFT, RMT, weaves Lucky's cocker spaniel beauty with his affectionate nature and brings children and those who care about them a transformative, listen-along, sing-along feelings book. Lucky's cute, funny, and dramatic behaviors launch an exploration of expression. The audiobook features Robin singing lyrics of identical, text with Gina Trenalone performing piano.

There are approximately two million species of animals on earth, and each animal possesses characteristics and forms that make it unique and different. This book presents 270 random animal facts that will wow your mind and increase your knowledge of the magnificent animals that call earth home.

Through positive and motivating text, Making a Difference assures children that they are important and that what they do matters. Boost your child's confidence and sense of purpose as you listen to this audiobook with them and affirm that their hopeful thoughts, kind words, and good choices can make a difference to themselves and others. Making a Difference is an audiobook that can help build social skills and character, teach life lessons to your children, and put them on a pathway to kindness, courtesy, respect, and purpose.

Christmas is coming! Bells jingle, sleds dash through the snow, trees are topped with sparkling stars, and children everywhere dream of candy canes and presents. But the best gift of all - the most magical gift of the season - is when we spend Christmas with those we love.

Why are the buildings burning? Why are people marching? Why are they crying? Taye Diggs has written a beautiful, powerful, and poignant story that peers through the eyes of a child as they struggle to understand why these events are happening. Why? distills the conversations many children and adults are having about race, injustice, and anger in communities throughout our country, and gives them context that young listeners can connect with. Heartfelt and deeply moving, this audiobook will leave a lasting impact on listeners of any age.

What is a Blended Family? Families come in all shapes, sizes, and stories. The Big Questions: What is a Blended Family? explores the diverse and beautiful ways families grow and change. Written for readers aged 5 and upwards, this book invites children and adults to discover the meaning of family through love, connection, and acceptance. In this thought-provoking and heartwarming book, interdisciplinary psychologist Ethan Solace examines the dynamics of blended families.

In a heartwarming first-person account, dePaola retells his experiences at home and in school when he was a boy. 26 Fairmount Avenue is full of humor, drama, suspense and just the day to day ups and downs of a little boy's life.

All children are a gift from the Lord—fearfully and wonderfully made! In a safe and cozy family setting, author Courtney Siebring tells the whole story of how every "little spark" grows into a one-of-a-kind, wonderful creation of human life. She explains how every detail—boy or girl, blue eyes or brown, curly or straight hair—is set in place from the very beginning, and how week by week the baby inside Mom grows and changes until Baby is finally ready to be born!

A Message in the Moon was inspired by Downey’s own story of losing her mother when she was just ten years old and the comfort her father brought her. Years later, when Downey left home for college, her father pointed to the full moon and told her, "Whenever you feel alone, always look into the night sky, and you’ll be reminded of how much I love you. I’ll leave a message for you in the moon.” That simple comfort remains with Downey today, and now she is passing it on to parents and children alike.

Brothers and sisters help each other make snacks or cross the street. Early readers can explore ways to care for a sibling in this easily accessible text.

La deuxième histoire de la série "Quelqu'un pour maman !" est "Un loup-garou pour maman !" Le petit Mahari est de retour. Sa première tentative pour trouver l'amour pour sa mère ne s'est pas si bien passée.