Children's Modern and Contemporary Fiction Books

Neon the Ninja has a very special job. He looks after anyone who finds the night time scary. Lots of us have nightmares, but Neon loves nothing more than using his special ninja powers to keep the nightmares and worries far away, and to keep the magical...

Magnus loves pretending to be a brave knight. But when he's asleep, he has nightmares that the Shadowman is coming to steal his knight's hat and sword. Then Grandma gives him a toy lion. At night the lion is huge and real and fierce. Can Magnus and his...

One day Arthur Conan Doyle will create the greatest detective of all - Sherlock Holmes. But right now Artie Conan Doyle is a twelve-year-old Edinburgh schoolboy with a mystery of his own to solve.  While sneaking out to explore Greyfriars Kirkyard...

Can you spot a tractor on the croft, a tram on Edinburgh's cobbled streets and a train in the Highlands? Your wee ones will find lots of vehicles to spot, name and talk about -- a boat, a train, a tractor, a car, a tram and even a helicopter -- in...

<b> The story of a Filipina-American girl who packs a box full of treasures for her relatives in the Philippines</b><p>For seven-year-old Bea, a box can be a bear cave, a playhouse, or even a rocket ship. In <i>Bea's Balikbayan...

<p><b>Hearing the beat helps James discover the courage to use his voice and find his community.</b></p><p>James is great at tests and homework, but speaking up in class? No way. Just the thought fills his chest with...

When we say yes to exploring nature, we discover so many reasons to smile and say, “Thank You.” Thank You, Snow follows a young girl as she enjoys the magic of a snowy day. Overcoming her hesitation to leave the cozy warmth of home, she ventures with her...

Introduce children to the sounds and sensations of the wind, and to the importance of togetherness In Wind Whirls, two young children, guided by an adult, take an early winter walk through a city neighborhood, bracing against the wind as they make their...

<b>Awaken young children to the purposeful movement of squirrels and their own sense of work and play</b><p>In <i>Squirrels Scamper</i>, two young children-Kamali and Josiah-step outside to discover the busy world of...

<p><b>A boy's creativity and self-confidence challenge and inspire his teacher.</b></p><p>What do you see outside your window? If you're like Robert, you'll see that the sky isn't always blue. Robert has an artist's eye and...

<b>Notice and affirm all the ways toddlers are learning and discovering as they ask questions and explore</b><p><i>Exploring, asking, noticing, celebrating.</i> In <i>I See You Wonder</i>, a caregiver notices and...

<p><b>Notice and affirm all the ways toddlers show care and kindness to themselves and others.</b></p><p>Sharing food. Cleaning up a mess. Helping baby after they fall. In this charming board book, follow along as a toddler...

<b>Teach children to recognize fear, worry, and surprise</b><p>In <i>I Know Scared</i>, a young feelings detective looks for clues to identify fear, worry or anxiety, and surprise in herself and others. The girl feels scared...

<p><b>Teach Children to Recognize Silliness, Shyness, and Embarrassment</b></p><p>In <i>I Know Silly</i>, a young feelings detective looks for clues to identify silliness, shyness, and embarrassment in himself...

<p>Kim has never seen snow before. She has always lived in sunny Vietnam. Then, she visits Chicago in the winter. She goes sledding, tries skiing-and watches the Winter Olympics. All these new things capture Kim's imagination. What adventures will...

Open up early readers' imaginations with this meaningful fictional story! This book about a boy who wants to take the day off from feeling helps adults balance structured learning time and free play. Alex decides that he wants to have no feelings for the...

<b>Celebrate thrifted treasures and the power of community and family.</b><br /><br /> When Pawpaw moves in, he shows Dominique a whole new meaning of hand-me-down clothes. When Dominique and Pawpaw embark on a trip to the grocery...

<p><b>Violet's journey to be heard celebrates the power of bold, quiet people.</b><br /><br />Violet Blandin makes it a habit to blend in. At school, no one notices her, but in the kitchen, she can't be missed. When a...

<b>When a kid is teased about their lunch— the response is one of humor, creativity, and empathy.</b><br /><br /> When a classmate mocks their lunch, the storyteller's imagination takes flight. Clearly, the classmate doesn't...

Molly learns to accept her learning disability with the help of a new friend. A new student joins their classroom, and Molly and Lexi (an imaginary character who represents being dyslexic) are excited to meet her. When Leeann introduces her dyslexia...

Molly gets diagnosed with dyslexia and learns it's okay to ask for help when she needs it. Molly has a big imagination and loves to solve problems and learn new things. But Molly also struggles to spell, write, and read as quickly as her classmates. With...

<p><b>An Adorable Way to Celebrate the Christmas Season!</b></p><p> This Christmas-themed board book pairs high-quality kitten photos with delightful bouncy phrases from the kittens' points of view (<i>“Let's listen...

Squirmy Wormy is a wonderful little children's book about a boy named Tyler, who has autism and SPD (Sensory Processing Disorder). Together with Tyler, the reader learns about SPD, and what everyday easy therapys he can do by himself feel better. For...

What do you do when the voice in your head tells you you’re wrong? You say something silly and the other kids laugh at you? You want to speak up but don’t have enough courage. Ellie and Alyssa have been best friends since pre-school. One chatty, one shy,...

A new baby needs looking after all the time! It's the perfect opportunity for older siblings to enjoy how much more grown-up and independent they are.

One sunny day, Bomji the rabbit and his friend Spotty the cat meet something very scary while picking flowers in the woods.  The friends manage to escape, but afterwards Bomji just doesn't feel safe anymore. His body feels a bit different and he...

Kathleen A. Chara Ph.D. has a doctorate in family psychology, teaches full-time for Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, and maintains a private psychological practice. She has run a programme for abused women, worked with children in psychiatric...

Can a Giant from Nowhere learn how to belong in the village of Somewhere, even though he's so much bigger than everyone else? This fun and uplifting tale helps children aged 5-8 to think about inclusivity and difference. With flexible lesson plans and...

One day, Oskar and his sister Caroline meet a prince who was turned into a frog by an evil wizard. Only true love's kiss can break the spell - both Caroline and Oskar want to help, but which of them will be the frog prince's true love? This brightly...

Mama opened our bedroom door. "Come on, you two," she whispered. "We need to go now, to get there on time." Excited, the sleepy family step outside into a beautiful summer evening. Theyve entered a night-time world, quiet and shadowy, filled with fresh...

Scottish noble William Wallace is living as an outlaw, the leader of a band of brave rebels fighting to free Scotland's people from cruel English invaders. When he discovers that a huge English army is gathering at Stirling Castle, hoping to end the...

Gerda Muller was born in 1926 in Naarden, Holland. She attended the Fine Arts School of Amsterdam and Ecole Estienne of Paris. She has illustrated over 120 books for children and her books have been translated into many languages. She is the creator of...

There was once a powerful king so rich that he was known as the King of Gold. The king took his riches for granted until one day a wondrous star appeared and he was inspired to follow it into the desert. In the small town of Bethlehem, the king bowed to...

Who were the Jacobites and what were they fighting for? Step into the shoes of siblings Rob and Aggie, young Jacobites living in the Scottish Highlands in 1745, the year of the final Jacobite Rising.  From the battlefield to the croft, each...

One morning Isla and her best friend Pickle, an adorable miniature Shetland pony, receive an exciting invitation. Isla's friend Rosie is having a Pony Party on the beach for her birthday. There's just one problem -- Isla hasn't learned to ride yet!...

If there's a wild animal in trouble, the Animal Adventure Club is here to help!   Isla, Buzz, Gracie and Lexi love helping the rangers at their local nature reserve -- and they love animals! So when the Animal Adventure Club find a baby otter...

The heart-warming tale of Greyfriars Bobby, the loyal Skye terrier, is well-known and loved throughout Scotland and the world.  Bobby the lively wee puppy who lives in Edinburgh, has many friends -- local policeman John Gray, the children at...

Explore Scotland's most famous castle -- home to kings and queens, the site of historic battles, and probably the best-known place in Scotland.  Published in partnership with history experts at Edinburgh Castle and Historic Environment Scotland,...

Tristan and Dylan have escaped death and conquered destiny. Finally, there is nothing to stop them from being together.  But every action has a consequence, and their escape to the real world has caused an imbalance in the afterlife. It's owed two...

The legend of Robert the Bruce's inspiring encounter with a tenacious spider, popularised by Sir Walter Scott, is well known throughout Scotland and the rest of the world.  Following the rebellious king's journey from crushing defeat in battle and...

What was the First World War really like? Step into the boots of 14-year-old James Marchbank and experience the most important, incredible, peculiar, poignant, remarkable and revolting bits of World War 1. Inspired by the real-life diary of a...

Isla and her best friend Pickle, an adorable miniature Shetland pony, can't wait to take part in the Perfect Pony competition at the Highland Show. They practise really hard but when the day of the show finally arrives, cheeky Pickle can't seem to stay...

Everyone's favourite puffling is ready for adventure in a beautiful new board book edition, especially for wee hands.  One morning Skye, the cheeky baby puffin, sneaks out of her parents' burrow, tumbles off the cliff edge and accidentally lands on...

Get ready for excitement and surprises as Wee Granny (Scotland's very own Mary Poppins!) and her magic tartan bag set off on another adventure.  Wee Granny is going on holiday with Emily and Harry to Arran but they've missed the ferry. Don't worry;...

Meet the bonny babies who love having fun and getting messy, doing all the things that babies do -- playing in the park, finger painting, having dinner... and more, until it's time for bed.  But what does your bonny baby love to do? Look into the...

Ruby McCracken's life is OVER. Her parents have forced her to move to the Ordinary World and that means -- new home, new school and worst of all, no magic! Seriously?! A witch without magic? That's LITERALLY tragic.  Ruby has to leave behind her...

Quick-witted, sharp-tongued Connor Lambert won't take it any longer: the bullying, the secrets, the sympathy. He's been dying from cancer for years, but hes not dead yet. He's going down fighting.  Forming an unlikely friendship with fellow juvenile...

"Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair!"  Trapped at the top of a tall tower, every day Rapunzel throws down her long, long golden hair for her captor, the enchantress, to climb. Until one day the King's son discovers Rapunzel and they...