Kids Reader

At fourteen years old, Carlotta Walls was the youngest member of the Little Rock Nine. The journey to integration in a place deeply against it would not be not easy. Yet Carlotta, her family, and the other eight students and their families answered the call to be part of the desegregation order issued by the US Supreme Court in its 1954 Brown v. Board of Education case.

Does your favorite little person spend time on a computer, tablet, phone or any other device that has internet access? Well, ours sure does! So, in this book within our series, Solomon learns that there's more to the internet than watching videos. Use this book, written by an award winning author, to encourage your favorite little one to think bigger about the internet and hopefully, one day, to use it as a tool to help them further their education or to make money.

Author JT does it again with another book designed to teach children skills that'll last them a lifetime. In this short story, Solomon will learn the basics of coding. Use this book as a tool to educate and inspire your favorite little ones to not just play games but build them!

Ever since Stanley Lambchop was flattened by a bulletin board, each day brings new adventures! It’s the hundredth day of school, and the second graders in Classroom 2E will each be bringing in one hundred of something to celebrate. Stanley knows exactly what he wants to bring—flat pancakes. But the number of people coming to the party keeps changing! Stanley must add, subtract, and multiply his way to the perfect treat for the Hundredth Day of School bash. Will he get the numbers right?

I'm sorry, sweetie," said Mrs. Rankin, "But you can't go." Natalie's face froze as she digested the words. I can't go? "Wh - why not?" But she had a feeling she already knew the answer. Mrs. Rankin swallowed, clearly uncomfortable, but in that moment, Natalie didn't care. Her stomach was filled with dread. "Our school buses don't have ramps, so there'd be no way for you to get on and off, or bring your chair with you."

From the family that brought you the Lena in the Spotlight series and the popular For Girls Like You magazine comes Ashton’s Dancing Dreams, book two in the Daniels Sisters series. This realistic fiction story of family, friendship, and the challenges that so many young girls face each day growing up will appeal to girls 8-12 looking to express their talents and individuality alongside their faith.

A summer of boredom was what she had expected. A summer of adventure was what she received. Katie never thought she would like camp. The idea of spending three months at this worn-down, no-nothing place in the middle of nowhere was about as appealing to her as sitting through her mother's lectures on the importance of eating vegetables. She never imagined that coming to Camp Carmel would be the best thing that ever happened to her.

Research tells us that just about anyone who practices meditation for even a few minutes each week on a regular basis, will see what wonders it can do for our peace, focus, energy, and stress levels. Between homework, school friends, extra-curricular activities, and doing as they’re told throughout the day, children can amass a bit more stress than we may give them credit for.

At her aunt and uncle’s farm in the summer of 1958, 12-year-old Dawn and her new friend Charlotte create their own private world: Planet Kid. Away from whiny brothers and nosy neighbor boys, they pass one carefree day after another. But as dark secrets from the adult world creep into Planet Kid, Dawn must make some tough choices - choices that could mean life or death for her friend. In this moving, insightful novel, Newbery Honor author Jane Leslie Conly captures both the innocent simplicity and the haunting complexity of growing up.

There is much fiction surrounding the creation of Thanksgiving in America. Denise Kiernan debunks myths, provides facts, and explains how and why Thanksgiving evolved in the United States the way it did—and what gratitude means to society.

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 fun things that will make you laugh.... But sometimes, not every story is a happy one.... What if your dragon is suffering from a loss of a loved one? What if he’s sad, angry, and heartbroken because his loved one passed away, and he cries and cries and cries? What should you do? You teach him about grief and loss. You explain death to him and help him get through this difficult time!

Sophie Valentine would rather be at home, doing school virtually. Instead, she’s waiting in a crowded middle school building for her best friend, Eve, who’s finally back after an extended absence, which only Sophie knows the truth about. But when Eve returns, things aren’t the same. First, Eve stops walking to school with her in the morning. Then, she’s ditching Sophie to hang out with the Crash Crew, a group of popular kids notorious for their social media dares. Eve seems to fit right in, but Sophie is devastated: Did she just lose her best friend?

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to 2 in 1 Bedtime Meditations for Kids Bundle and learn about bedtime meditation.

The Bumper Book of Funny Jokes for Kids is jam-packed with more than 1000 side-splitting jokes, riddles, and tongue twisters for hours of laugh-out-loud fun. It’s perfect to listen to on journeys, during holidays, in the playground, or anywhere else you want to have fun. Kids will literally be bursting at the seams to share these rib-tickling jokes with their friends and family members, making this a wonderful teaching and learning resource for young listeners.

Roya, her three brothers, and their parents have a new family member — Mishka, a bunny rabbit. He soon becomes a beloved part of their new home and gradually, the rabbit — and also Roya — get to hear the story of the family's journey from Afghanistan to the Netherlands. Told from different perspectives every time: big Bashir, gentle Hamayun, tough Navid, and sometimes Mom and Dad. Mishka and Roya listen.

Mystery takes off in 3...2...1! Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are in Florida, visiting a space museum, Alice's Space Shuttle. There, they get to check out cool NASA gear! But someone is sneaking around Alice's house, and not because they want a tour. They want Alice's property! Why? Only Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose can solve this Jupiter-size mystery!

What exactly is a robot? How do they talk and move? And what does it take to build one? Ada Twist, Scientist: The Why Files is the perfect nonfiction resource for all these questions and more. Based on the bestselling Questioneers series and the Ada Twist, Scientist Netflix show, this nonfiction series is perfect for the youngest scientists of tomorrow as they learn along with Ada.

There's nothing more beneficial than a bedtime book to share with your kids just before they go to sleep to reinforce your relationship. This practice offers surprising benefits that are scientifically proved. The Children Meditation Team has created a collection of 36 stories to improve visualization skills and create feelings of calmness and well-being. Now, you can finally make your job as a parent easier, while helping your child fall into a deep, rejuvenating sleep.

Zebras: Photos and Fun Facts for Kids is book 22 in the Kids Learn with Pictures series. This book is around a clear concept: see pictures of zebras. This is a stock photo book of animals that asks questions of the pictures shown to the child to encourage interaction and responses from the child.

Hippopotamus: Photos and Fun Facts for Kids is book 20 in the Kids Learn with Pictures series. This book is around a clear concept: see pictures of hippos. This is a stock photo book of animals that asks questions of the pictures shown to encourage interaction and responses from the child.