Modern and contemporary fiction Books

""Trevor the Tram loves to have fun. He will take you on a journey to meet all of his friends. You will sing songs and solve puzzles with Bill, Carrie, Hakeem and lots more of Trevor's friends. So jump on board, hold tight, and go on a wonderful...

Five famous Greek Myths, retold in an easy to understand way using simple text and fun, cartoon illustrations.A perfect way to quickly learn the stories of the heroes Heracles (known to the Romans as Hercules), Perseus, Icarus, Theseus and Orpheus.

Viele Eltern fragen uns, wie sie ihren Kindern in Zukunft erklären sollen, wie sie zur Welt gekommen sind. Sie sind besorgt darüber, wie Ihr Kind die Informationen erhalten wird, wenn sie erklären, dass er durch Leihmutterschaft geboren wurde. Angst ist...

Muitos pais nos perguntam como explicar seus filhos no futuro, como eles vieram para o mundo. Eles estão preocupados sobre como seu filho receberá as informações quando eles explicarem que ele nasceu de uma mãe de aluguel. O medo é infundado, porque eles...

Katy discovers a strange object whilst digging in the garden, which allows her to travel through portals, to other worlds and dimensions, and even through time.On her travels, she meets a boy called Lee, who quickly gains her trust, (and her heart,) and...

Hats for Hailey is a story about a young girl with extraordinarily beautiful hair. Because of an illness, or rather the treatment for her illness, she loses her gorgeous hair. Hailey must gather the courage to return to school and see her friends once...

My wife and I have a child with a very rare genetic disorder. She was given a 5 percent chance of surviving the delivery, and even lower odds post-delivery. As a family, we have spent 18 months in the hospital, a year of which was spent in a different...

Can I Push You? is an inspiring true story shared in English and Spanish about friendship, kindness, and standing up to bullies. Recommended by educators, parents, and professionals, this book can help someone who feels different or alone and can help...

Marty and Lenny is an encouraging story about the power of kindness. Marty is a sweet, helpful monkey with lovely manners. Lenny is the complete opposite! He is a mean and selfish lion with bad manners and disgusting habits. After a memorable encounter...

"Words are powerful. They could hurt or they can heal."Author Shari Lawder has created a fun and charming book about a grasshopper and his very best friend, who happens to be a bumblebee.This illustrated children's book is for boys and girls to raise...

Martha feels that she doesn't belong anywhere, either at school or home. Desperate for a change, she proclaims to the universe, "I want to feel good!" Mysteriously, Martha is guided by her intuition and a beckoning light to a secret clearing. There,...

Wisdom for the Ages was founded by Keisha Barnes and Crystal Staley Phillips with one goal: to reveal to every child just how powerful they really are. We truly hope that you enjoy our stories. More importantly, we hope that the lessons you learn in...

Why did Eman the elephant decide to cross the Mekong River? What will be on the other side? Journey with Eman (elephant) as he faces his fears, meets new animal friends, and convinces them to join his voyage across the Mekong River.Written by two...

What enables children's learning? A key ingredient in children's learning is being actively engaged and fascinated by something that they are naturally drawn to. Children tend to be naturally drawn to animals, perhaps because they are so different from...

Adoption is a loving, selfless act and this book's aim is to explain the concept of adoption in a simple, honest and positive way. There is also the aim to educate kids at an early age about different family types and structures (i.e., single parents,...

Chloé loves to skate, even when she falls. She often puts so much pressure on herself to succeed. One snowy night after skating practice, Chloé's dream transports her to a magical place. In this enchanting story, Chloé learns to...

Twelve-year-old Jose Maldonado used to dream of becoming a fine artist. But this son of a poor Mexican farmer now focuses on survival, not art. After Jose's mother died, his father left to work in the United States, leaving Jose on his own in Mexico...

Readers who loved The Thing About Jellyfish and Goodbye Stranger will find a mysterious magic and unforgettable friendship in The Someday Suitcase, from the critically acclaimed author of Rules for Stealing Stars. This middle grade novel is an excellent...

What do fruit dream about? How does a pineapple grow? Uncover these mysteries and more with Adam Apple, as he makes new friends from around the world in this cheerful, pun-tastic rhyming tale. This book fills young readers with a taste for food...

Understanding Jolly Phonics: A Comprehensive Guide to Early Literacy has been crafted as an accessible resource for teachers, parents, and caregivers passionate about fostering children's early literacy skills. This book aims to deeply understand the...

'Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept' is a beautifully illustrated children's picture book that sensitively broaches the subject of keeping children safe from inappropriate touch. We teach water and road safety, but how do we teach Body Safety...

Dear readers,  We live in an era where we do not take the time to make new friends or embrace different cultures. This book is dear to us as it steps into the life of our 3 year old daughter Saraiah, who adores and calls everyone her friends!...

Learn to count with numbers 1 - 20 with your toddler, preschooler or kindergartener. Count 5 squirrels together for number 5. Count 8 clouds together for number 8. The rhythm of nature and daily life guides you and your little one through the path of...

"If I Wasn't Me" is a children's book that shows kids the world of opportunities and embraces that 'you can be ANYTHING" attitude. But while Melissa McCauley Higgins encourages kids to dream about the future and think of the many of the future...

Far away, in a world very different from our own, exists a magical signpost that points in four different directions. When one arrives at the crossroad, a very important decision must be made--- which direction to choose.West goes to Wonderland.East...

Readers follow the main character, MaryEllen, through a story that details experiences during the Coronavirus pandemic. The goal of this story is to shed light on a time of uncertainty and fear in a child-friendly way. My hopes are to help children...

Veronica Violin is ready for a grand tea party with fancy hats and tea cakes galore! But the guest of honor is missing...where is Molly? Veronica Violin, with the help of the String family, set out on a quest to find her favorite dolly. She checks the...

Being a kid during a pandemic can be tough. But have no fear: Nadine the Quarantine Queen is here to help you stay safe and have fun during quarantine.Learn the ropes of pandemic safety and health practices with Nadine in this rhyming book about the...

The Great Ocean Clean-Up will enliven, entertain, and surround the reader with a humorous story while they unknowingly collect information on our oceans and the wonderful sea creatures that live there. Eddy the adventurous seal devises a plan to...

Did you know that you can be anything you want to be? There is A Girl Headed to the White House is an illustrative creative piece that paints the picture of a woman headed to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. This woman speaks to her former self and encourages the...

Princess Zoey and her friends were playing on the beach, then trouble came! Can Princess Zoey and her friends defeat the bear? Can they make the beach safe and fun again?This is book #2 in the Princess Zoey series. The Princess Zoey series is...

It's one thing to admire the achievements of others, but it takes great self-awareness and strength to tap into your own greatness. In this inspiring tale, Amare discovers the potential that lies deep within him. All it takes is the wisdom of a...

Have you ever wondered how the tooth fairy tradition started? Join Abella, a precocious little fairy, on her journey through Tulip Hollow with her friend, Darcie. Abella finally has the chance to venture out of the castle and fly to a party with Darcie...