A variety of fiction books

These children’s books each offer a unique but complementary kind of storytelling magic. Bad Kitty by Nick Bruel delivers laugh-out-loud humor through the antics of a mischievous cat, blending chaos with light lessons in learning and behavior. James Howe’s Nighty-Nightmare, part of the Bunnicula universe, combines playful spookiness with friendship and imagination, as a group of pets find themselves lost in the woods and caught between a bedtime story and reality. Meanwhile, the Stella books—whether featuring Stella and her stuffed hippo Roger in Clothilde Ewing’s series or Stella and her younger brother Sam in Marie-Louise Gay’s—bring warmth, curiosity, and wonder to everyday adventures, celebrating creativity, sibling bonds, and the beauty of discovery. Together, these stories highlight humor, heart, and imagination, making them beloved choices for young readers at different stages.