Children's Modern and Contemporary Fiction Books

Hoy es Nochebuena en el Ártico. Clara la Sirena lo celebra con su familia y amigos en su maravilloso mundo submarino. Su padrino narval le ha regalado un precioso cascanueces de abulón disfrazado de oso polar. Esa noche tiene un sueño maravilloso en el...

The Time Out book series is geared to young children to help them understand their world when a parent, sibling, or other loved one is incarcerated.In a relatable and age-appropriate way, the animals in each story share their struggles and revelations as...

This is the story of a two bears who meet friends and have adventures. This book sees the pair walking through a forest, visiting the village and having a picnic. The Bears of the Evergreen Forest is a nostalgic picture book that's focused on sibling...

One day Tutti the raccoon woke up in his forest and was horrified to see that all his favorite green trees had turned yellow! He was outraged! At first he politely asked them to turn green again, then he yelled and demanded. But nothing worked....Every...

Without ever saying "Coronavirus" or "Pandemic," The Day the Lines Changed explains what it means to live through a viral outbreak and gives children a much needed, optimistic view of the future. Through the use of ripped paper and basic shapes, Kelley...

Join brother and sister duo, Gabriel and Ellise, as they explore the world around them in English and French! This second book of the new French/English series, Learning With Gabriel and Ellise, will introduce your child to numbers and counting...

The BIG Deal Birthday - Every birthday is special, but as a child with special needs, every birthday is a BIG deal. Abel doesn't understand what all the fuss is about - but his family does! Illustrations feature real children who get to see themselves...

Bright, beautiful, and amazing color! Mr. Shipman's Kindergarten Chronicles presents The Magnificent Book of Colors! Engage your child with delightful drawings of all things color. This gorgeously illustrated book will help your little one learn colors...

Six-year-old Paxton loves to travel around the world with her mom, dad, brother, and sister. Join them on their latest family adventure in the beautiful city of Paris. There, they will visit the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Arc De Triomphe, and more! A...

What dark secrets lurk in the mist-shrouded valleys of the Pacific Northwest? Long-held myths collide with modern technology in this new addition to the mind-bending Hunter and Noah saga.After centuries in isolation, a young feral girl re-enters human...

"All I wanted was silence in my mind, even if it was only for a single minute. More tears drizzled down my face as I hyperventilated. I was so scared. I was so, so scared. And there was nothing I could do." After her best friends are mysteriously shot...

Floretta is blessed with the most loving, wonderful supportive sons, family members she lives near in Illinois, daughters-in-laws, and beautiful grandchildren. Floretta has been teaching children for over 20 years. Her Philosophy on...

Soar with Ralphie as he parasails through the skies above the oceans West Coast. What lies ahead we will have to wait and see. Enjoy the reunion with Ralphie and Friends as they take a trip together that's out of this world. These short stories are sure...

Who Said Cars Are Just For Boys? features a little girl named Amy who grows up with a fascination for cars. She loves going to the auto parts store and car shows with her dad and dreams of the day when she can drive. For now, she settles for riding her...

Maman Opossum a besoin de ton secours pour retrouver ses 10 bébés avant le lever du soleil. L'aideras-tu ?Reading is an important skill for learning a second language. Reading in the target language makes it fun - this story teaches vocabulary for...

When you visit Yosemite, what do you see?Squirrels, birds, a deer or two- maybe even a bear!But have you spotted the walrus or lion or dolphin or monkey?Join Jack and discover a whole new way to SEE the hidden faces of Yosemite!

Bridget just couldn't believe that mom was excited for Christmas. Because Christmas isn't for grown-ups and it's definitely not for babies. The only reason for Christmas if for her to get presents. She wrote a long list for Santa excited to get a big...

Everyone has a GENIUS within them!Genius is a bright young boy who has been diagnosed with autism. The first day of school will expose him to many new people and experiences. With his big sister Harmony by his side, discover how Genius tackles the first...

Looking for travel books for children? Payton Goes to Paris is the perfect book to teach kids about the beautiful city of Paris. It's time for travel and adventure! Six-year-old Payton loves to travel around the world with her mom, dad, brother, and...

Lyndon Pérez is crushing on Melody Martínez, the most awesome girl in the world, but everyone else knows her as "the deaf girl." When his plans to spend summer at an exclusive camp with Melody are thwarted, Lyndon is forced to spend his vacation caring...

Fun-loving friends go on adventures all over the world and beyond. It is after all, all about the life of dogs.

What's the best-and worst-part of Halloween?The pumpkins, of course.Enjoy these 8 scary stories centered on a Halloween event-a pumpkin patch festival, a pumpkin-growing contest, a séance...Just beware of those rotting jack-o-lanterns.Includes stories by...

★★★★★ The illustrations are fantastic, detailed, colorful, and unique. Positive emotions were flooding through me as I read through this book. Full of Love reminded me of all the love that surrounds humanity. This story will lead young readers on a...

***Winner of the 2024 Feathered Quill Reviewer's Choice Award***"I loved everything about Mr. Flip Flap's Flip Flop Frenzy! It is a great, uplifting story with wonderful illustrations, and even the title of the book is super fun. This is an excellent...

1st Place Purple Dragonfly Award WinnerLiterary Titan Book Award Winner★★★★★ Readers' Favorite ReviewImmerse yourself in a heartwarming journey filled with lessons of gratitude, thankfulness, generosity, selflessness, and the pure joy of sharing.In "The...

Mr. Nap A. Lot returns for a captivating Christmas adventure, a whimsical tale that beautifully captures the true spirit of the season. Join him on a heartwarming journey that will spark the Christmas magic within you. This delightful story, sprinkled...

Read along with this delightfully frightful poem that children of all ages will appreciate. Kids will feel brave in the face of silly monsters who all want different amounts of candy. Parents will enjoy the lessons in subtraction as kids keep track of...

The perfect Father's Day gift, birthday present for dad, Baby Shower, Valentine's Day book, or read-aloud for any young daughter.This sweet picture book is perfect for fathers with daughters ages 5-9. It showcases a father's love and adoration for his...

What happens when you never want to go to sleep? Ted never wants to go to bed. He would rather stay up and play! But, his problems mount and an important lesson must be learned.From the book "Teddy Only Wants Spaghetti," Ted(dy) is back again to help...

<p><br></p><p><b>Albert Knows Everyone Has to Eat. He just doesn't want people to eat him.</b></p><p>A family is looking at Albert. Albert is&nbsp;a turkey at a turkey farm.&nbsp;This turkey farm...

A Basque Christmas story celebrating Advent.When Grandpa Nathan was asked where “Thankful Straws” originated, his only answer was: “As long as I remember and as long as I live we have ‘Thankful Straws of Christmas’...

At the crossroads of life and faith, Ezra Mulvey stands as a beacon of quiet heroismIn the rugged wilderness of northern Wisconsin, young fourteen-year-old Ezra Mulvey finds himself thrust into the role of protector and provider for his younger brother...

Little Goldie Finch is a children’s book that focuses on personal achievement. Fun and entertaining,Little Goldie Finch enforces the specific steps that are all part of the laws of success, and it does so in a manner that even a child can...

Voulant vraiment avoir un fils, la reine de Hich-Hich vient consulter Arif le Sage. Mais faute de suivre ses instructions précises, elle donne naissance à un demi-garçon qu'elle appelle Niim. Que Niim soit capable de compléter sa moitié par un acte...

Kids in Costume is written with students in grades K-2 in mind. Story structures are carefully chosen and glued together by familiar sight words. Print layout and supportive pictures lift the reader and new vocabulary is clearly defined. Threads of text...

It's a case of mistaken identity! When George is sent to the local veterinary clinic to have his broken leg fixed, there is a terrible mixup. Instead of being returned to his beloved farm, George finds himself at the town library. How will the farm...

The Tiniest Tree in the Christmas tree lot can’t wait to fulfill his destiny in a family’s home on Christmas Day, but after a few weeks he finds himself passed over and sent to the bargain area. Will he ever regain his faith and fulfill his...

L'ingéniosité et la persévérance d'un renardeau lui permettent d'échapper au piège astucieux que lui a tendu un homme. Cette histoire captivante peut inciter les enfants à relever directement les défis, à surmonter les obstacles sur leur chemin, voire à...

It’s just another beautiful morning on Itty Bitty Hill Farm until Grandma finds out that all the treats are gone! So Grandma does the only thing she can do. She bakes her famous Monkey Man Treats...

Back talking, sass-mouth kids? No problem. The Monster Patrol is on the case. They snatch up children in the middle of the night to teach them a lesson or two.  Monster Patrol is a Best of State winner and a delightful tale for your kids to read.

Visiting the Family Farm is a rhyming story about animal friends and fond memories.

Have you ever met a Snorkle Bunny?They are really very sweet.They are cuddly, cute, the best kind of friends.They love the sea and work hard to protect it.

8-year-old Crystal is digging for fossils when her dog, Tut, begins barking at something in the woods. What could it be? Their curiosity takes them deep into the dark woods among wild animals, caves and raging rivers. Will they find the mysterious...

One bright morning a little green sea turtle basks on the surface of Turtle Cove, where he arrived the night before. He hatched from a nest on a shore hundreds of miles away, and has spent the first six years of his life swimming through the ocean. Here...

After living under dictatorship and through WWII in Italy, Peppino arrives in America in 1948 expecting to find streets “paved with gold.” Instead he finds himself a foreigner, a Dago, living above a grocery shop with his parents and his...

We all want to FEEL GOOD! Follow one little boy from sun up to sun down as "good" and "not so good" things happen. He breaks his new truck, fixes his old teddy, climbs a tree, falls off a swing, looses his first tooth, finds a...