Family Nonfiction

Celebrate Passover by hearing about how Moses helped lead the Israelites to freedom. In addition to the story of Passover, which includes the Ten Plagues, the Burning Bush, and the Parting of the Red Sea, preschoolers will also learn about the Passover Seder and how Jewish people celebrate today. Filled with simple, yet informative text, this Big Golden Book is perfect to share with your family this Passover!

Mama, Sing My Song is a children's book about God's big love, giving families affirming words to shower on their kids, revealing the bright joy, deep care, and unending love they have in their hearts. When we look at our children, we see those one-in-a-million grins, their crinkled noses, and sweet eyes looking back at us, which soften our hearts. God designed those babies uniquely, and Mama, Sing My Song is a celebration of all that is lovely and true about your child. Let your little ones know they are safe, loved, and cherished in your family.

Big brothers are amazing! Did you know that big brothers are important in animal families, too? Animal big brothers do many of the same things as kid big brothers. They play with their younger siblings, teach them new things, and help with their care. Sometimes animal big brothers even babysit when their parents leave to hunt for food. Are you a big brother or do you have a big brother?

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.

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.

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.

Prepare to smile! Listen to this audiobook to your own inner child or to any child as told by a mom and her kids. Their darling voices will make you smile and lift your spirits. Keep this audiobook handy and listen to it often as a reminder of just how wonderfully precious is your child, inner or outer. Share it with others. This delightful set of poetic affirmations is great for children of all ages. So, come hear how wonderful it is to discover the answer to the question: "Who else can love you"?

Drawn from author Kao Kalia Yang's childhood experiences as a Hmong refugee, this moving book portrays a family with a great deal of love and little money. Weaving together Kalia's story with that of her beloved grandmother, the book moves from the jungles of Laos to the family's early years in the United States. When Kalia becomes unhappy about having to do without and decides she wants braces to improve her smile, it is her grandmother - a woman who has just one tooth in her mouth - who helps her see that true beauty is found with those we love most.

You might know that capybaras are totally adorable and are related to guinea pigs, but there’s so much more to learn about these cuddly creatures! Discover how capybaras are perfectly adapted to swimming, why they like birds riding on their backs, and what makes them eat their own poop! You’ll also discover what it takes to become a capybara zoologist. Filled with simple science and plenty of animal facts, it’s a must for all capybara fans!

Warm morning sunlight and love fill the Neal home. And on one quiet day, playtime leads to an important realization: Trinity wants long hair like her dolls. She needs it to express who she truly is. So her family decides to take a trip to the beauty supply store, but none of the wigs is the perfect fit. Determined, Mom leaves with bundles of hair in hand, ready to craft a wig as colorful and vibrant as her daughter is.

In this Hanukkah manual for the contemporary Jewish family, holiday history and rituals provide tools for creating meaningful family moments in the light of the menorah. The book includes brief reflections to read aloud before reciting the candle-lighting blessings on each of the eight nights of Hanukkah.

Celebrate this Halloween with this massive collection of funny and spooky jokes for children of all ages! This is the perfect Halloween gift!

Te soñé es un poema de amor, un testimonio del regalo que cada niño es para quienes lo cuidan y del vínculo inquebrantable entre ellos. Te soñé da voz a los sentimientos tan difíciles de expresar y tan importantes de compartir. La galardonada y querida autora de libros infantiles, Justine Avery, expresa pensativa y reverentemente los sentimientos detrás de dar la bienvenida a un niño a nuestras vidas, ya seamos abuelos, padres adoptivos, padrastros, hermanos o cualquier otra persona bendecida con un niño querido.

Ignite your child's curiosity with a fascinating collection of 132 multiple-choice animal trivia on some of the most interesting animals! Test your knowledge, and learn new information that you can share with family and friends!

This audiobook of over 200 space facts is set up as a four-round quiz—have one epic quiz night, or dip in and out of the audiobook together to learn about things such as: What did Neil Armstrong leave on the moon as a symbol of peace? What is an exoplanet? How many moons does Jupiter have? Who is the youngest person who has been to space? This quiz was designed with my super bright five-year-old, but it is equally challenging for children of all ages as well as adults. This is truly a quiz where a seven-year-old can win against an 80-year-old!

Young Kalia has never known life beyond the fences of the Ban Vinai Refugee Camp. The Thai camp holds many thousands of Hmong families who fled in the aftermath of the little-known Secret War in Laos that was waged during America's Vietnam War. For Kalia and her cousins, life isn't always easy, but they still find ways to play, racing with chickens and riding a beloved pet dog.

"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.

Hours of fun for you and your kids, or just your kids if you want a break. The perfect companion for any road trip....

Have you have ever wondered why so many people are so unhappy, even though they work so much, do so much, and have so much? Drawing from the latest in neurology, psychology, biology, nutrition, and genetics, Life’s Six Buckets has the answer. Life’s Six Buckets will: increase your child’s chances of becoming their best self; teach you real-life skills for improving your life; and more....