Children's Modern and Contemporary Fiction Books

Get ready for a journey into the extraordinary world of 'TWAS MORE THAN JUST A LITTLE KWANZAA by Harlem Holiday! In this electrifying tale, follow Ronnie and his family as they ignite the spirit of Kwanzaa, weaving a tapestry of unity, tradition, and...

"Kids love Mouse and Bird!"  "Discovering a joy for reading has never been more fun."  "An incredible friendship book for children."Get ready to laugh your whiskers and beaks off... Mouse and Bird are hysterical, lovable, and perfect...

"It's really as simple as changing what you say!" They will try to define you by their standards, their beliefs, and their feelings. Be careful... You don't want to live your life for their acceptance and their approval. If you do, you'll lose...

Lucas walks through his neighborhood collecting all the letters in the alphabet in a little red wagon! He notices words that start with each letter and imagines wonderful images of those words on the page!  A whimsical bunny wearing...

A read-aloud picture book to entertain adults and children alike. Did you ever wonder what the Tooth Fairy does with the teeth she collects? Were you ever curious about the place where the Tooth Fairy lives? What does the Tooth Fairy do when...

Obie Owl and Bitsy Bat have never met a daytime animal or flown in a sunny blue sky-because they're always asleep during the day! But all that is about to change for these nocturnal buddies...Join Obie and Bitsy on a high-flying adventure as they take on...

This beautifully illustrated children's book tells the story of a young boy who enters a dream-like portal, where he is introduced to the concept of freedom. He's shown how to pursue his human potential while following the only rule of freedom: to be...

Yankee Doodle Dandy is missing! Can you help Uncle Sam find him in time for the parade?Uncle Sam and his dog, Yankee Doodle Dandy, are scheduled to lead the annual Independence Day Parade. Just days before the parade, Uncle Sam gets a big surprise when...

Mailman Sonny in the Community is book two in the Mailman Sonny series.Your community is very much like Mailman Sonny's.Come to know some of Mailman Sonny's friends as it will remind you of yours. Mailman Sonny delivers in book two.Stay Positive!Stay...

Are you so focused on others that you lose yourself? This self-help book speaks directly to today's teenage and adult young women. It includes real- life scenarios, self-check exercises, and opportunities for reflection and re-evaluation about dating,...

When BIG feelings come along... You Can be Calm!Everyone has emotions, but what do kids do with a stronger powerful emotion like anger?"Now I'm Really Mad" is an adorable children's book which teaches kids a valuable lesson about dealing with anger and...

A fanciful dive into the world of a curious little cat named Pierre. Pierre, not one to sit home, sets out on an outdoor adventure! He meets many animals along the way, who each teach him a new skill or a life lesson. Having strayed too far, Pierre...

Max loves his siblings more than anything. All he ever wants to do is play with them. But when Sam and June keep telling Max that he's too young to play with them, he finds himself getting increasingly frustrated. Will Max find a way to play with his...

In Bubba's Bad Beath: The VetBros take on Pet Dental Care, the VetBros tackle one of the most common diseases plaguing our pets. Enjoy the adventure as the VetBros help their friend break down, investi- gate, and problem-solve their beloved...

Parents, if someone tells you the perfect bedtime story doesn't exist, show them this book!This beautifully illustrated story of a father reading his daughter a bedtime story will melt your heart. You and your child will love learning about the Dreamers...

Maya the Engineer is about a young girl exploring different types of engineering each day of the week through activities with friends. Each activity shows Maya that she has the skills necessary to become an engineer when she grows up. The book was...

In a tall lonely tower of an abandoned desert oasis, an amnesiac lost princess named Maleda, finds that she has a life and homeland beyond the desert that is threatened by a curse and an unknown murderer, so she works to find a way to break the curse,...

Neko always has a plan! And all of his plans are urgently designed to help him and his two best friends into some sort of trouble. This time is no different-- a thorough plan just short of some very crucial details. With just two weeks before the end of...

Kody has a dinosaur under his bed, or does he? Find out what Kody and his mother discover when they take a closer look. Do you have a dinosaur under your bed?

Magic Mountain is a story about a talking mountain that goes to sleep after people stop coming to hear his stories and begin tearing down the forest around Magic for construction. When two children later come to camp with their parents in the valley of...

Excited about her first day at her new school, Posie quickly realizes she's not like the other students. Posie continues to go through the growing pains of trying to make friends and fit in until one day she has the opportunity to celebrate her...

FAITH FLAMINGO longed to have lanky legs like her peers. However, she drew the short stick when it came to height. She couldn't figure out her purpose or find any self-confidence. Every Friday, just when FAITH seemed to get comfortable in her skin, her...

Have you ever wanted to do something but there was someone stopping you from doing it? Well that's how it was between Nichelle and her big brother Tamir. Follow Nichelle as her decisions unfold in what started out as one boring day. This adventure...

Special Ed and the gang are back!They meet Kennedy, who is deaf and cannot hear danger approaching, so, she must stay in a pen by herself. Special Ed knows her lonelinessand sets out to be her friend. Teaching Kennedy his own brand of sign language...

Written and beautifully illustrated by Bobby Spain, children of all ages and families will enjoy this wonderful holiday story that is sure to become a Halloween favorite reading, ushering in the Christmas season...

December is starting and Abby is excited about all the seasonal yummy treats to be had. When she tries to have all the goodies to herserf, mommy guides her and teaches her what christmas is all about .Yes, there is always delicious food during this time...

Margot, a teenager, likes to wear her red hair in a ponytail with a scrunchie. She can't find her favorite blue scrunchie to wear with her new blue dress to Sophie's birthday party. Her little brother, Thomas, enters the mystery which culminates at his...

<p>A first love comes to a tragic end.</p><p>For readers ages 13-15 (Beginner YA)</p><p><b>She never worried about where people go when they die. But then her recently deceased boyfriend starts sending alarming...

A young boy, Owen, discovers a magical restaurant which promises to give you the meal of your heart's desire, but there are a series of miscommunications resulting in great disappointment for Owen, but eventually, the magic prevails.

A comedy of animals, led by Chagall the squirrel, a painter and part-time detective and his pal Sabout Tour the snake.  They are side-tracked from pursuing the charitable deeds their village has undertaken, in order to search for the...

Zhara is a young girl whose family is constantly moving because her dad is in the military. Every move, she's never thrilled about starting over at a new school. However, with her teacher this year, that's all about to change!"She's Brown Like Me" by...

Addison Jessup is the best gymnast in the world...the world just doesn't know it yet. She has spent her life training for the Olympics and it's finally her turn. Addi refuses to let anything stand in her way--including the last two terrible years. But if...

Sammy's Quest is a whimsical children's picture book about a cheerful butterfly trying to find his mate's designated meeting place. His search begins far away, where he must resolve a conflict with a territorial butterfly before he can even find the...

Andre and Noyemi along with their friend Justin set out onto an adventure into grandma's kitchen! They learn how to make a traditional Armenian dish, manti and always make sure to cook with love. With patience and practice they overcome their challenges...

(Featured on NPR Nov. 27, 2020) Panda Demick could do something that no other panda has ever been able to do before. Demick could talk to animals, children, and even itsy-bitsy viruses. Though sad things are happening in the world around him, Demick is a...

Global conflict has upended the lives of tens of millions of people. Nearly half of those affected are children. What Makes Me Feel - A Refugee Story follows the lives of three children from different parts of the world for a moment in time as their...

Christine and her little sister, Renee, do everything together. It was great when Renee was a baby, but now that she is three, Christine has had enough! Follow Christine as she enjoys a day of fun without her little sister and learns an important lesson...

What could be better than a lovely story of hope told by bunnies?Poop diagrams!Bunny Lore is a tale of two parts. A whimsical look at imagined rabbit society, full of amusing details of their bunny culture and myths, coupled with a real-life guide to how...

Although the Line, the Dot, and the Zero are all on the same page, they can't quite see the use of each other. They brag, belittle, and bully each other. What happens when they work together? They find that cooperation makes each one of them more...

Although the Line, the Dot, and the Zero are all on the same page, they can't quite see the use of each other. They brag, belittle, and bully each other. What happens when they work together? They learn that they are more important together than they are...

Ellie the elephant loves to draw pictures, host tea parties, and nibble on delicious, buttery biscuits.What she does not love, however, is mud. In fact, the mere thought of mud gives her nightmares! Poor Ellie feels left out when all the other elephants...

Written with spunk, humor, and a lot of love, Surgery on Sunday teaches kids they can be brave, even when it’s hard.Sunday, a kid with an ocean-sized imagination, is nervous about her upcoming ear surgery. Mom and...

Delmar the Dinky is the smallest trolley in the rail yard - but he can do BIG things!Perfect for fans of Thomas the Train and The Little Engine that Could as well as fans of all things that go!The big trolleys doubt that Delmar has what it takes to carry...

A young girl's loving and whimsical memory of her grandma and a leprechaun figurine that brought a magical touch to their time together. As she grows, her fascination with the tiny leprechaun is lost, but when she confronts the loss of her grandma, her...

Una joven llamada Lattie te llevará al siglo XIX en Fondis, Colorado. ¡Lattie es ingeniosa y amigable! Y también le gusta resolver los problemas que puedan surgir, ¡y lo hacen! Únase a ella en este inspirador giro de los acontecimientos.

Young Silas goes to bed anticipating his mama's promise of pancakes the following morning. Little does he know, he will become a world traveler in his dreams. Silas' slumber is full of adventure, exotic locations, and new animal friends. Rupert, Silas'...

Out for a fun day in the park, the twins meet a dog named Rocky and began to run. This story is the 4th book in a series of 6 books. It shares the experience of children with a new dog and about how much fun dogs can be. The twins are to young boys who...

Mommy, Are You OK?  is a loving and heartfelt narrative about a young boy who misses his mother's smile. A new baby has joined the family, and everyone is happy, except for Mommy.  When Kevin realizes that mommies get sad, too, he...