Children's Modern and Contemporary Fiction Books

The authors ability to write these stories comes from his ability to tap into his "inner child" plus years of working in the floral business and making" very special", floral/toy/candy arrangements for extremely sick children in the local Children's...

Mira and Nisha are lifelong best friends. It is almost impossible to find one without the other (despite the fact that they are polar opposites). They have done everything together for the past 13 years of their lives and made a pact, that no matter what...

Sometimes when you are used to being the only child, it is difficult to share the attention of a new family member. Cranky Frankie is a poetic journey of a child coping with feelings about her new baby brother. Both young and old will laugh, cry, and...

Ellie's First Word is loosely based on the true story of a friendly competition that Norris and her husband enjoyed while encouraging their daughter to speak. Your child will delight in this whimsical guessing game to discover which word baby Ellie will...

After attending daycare for five years, Haley has graduated and is ready for kindergarten. Haley understands that, at first, kids might be scared or sad to start daycare. In Daycare Advice from Haley, she shares all the things she has learned throughout...

Suspicious little Sammy has a big imagination and has been watching his mother very closely. The more he watches, the more he is convinced that his mother is hiding a big secret.Told in verse by Brad Oldham and with illustrations by Sabrina Vincent, The...

Sixteen-year-old Aloe Hines seems to live the life of a typical teenager-a star football player with a perfect girlfriend, a great family, and good friends. But Aloe hides a secret-although he's not sure whether it's a gift or a curse. Aloe discovers he...

This book is a journey of self-love. God is the master architect and he creates all children differently. Each child is a unique image of his glory laced with beauty, gifts, talents and abilities. It is my prayer that you and your children enjoy reading...

Then You Can See the Sky is the story of a year in teenager Mariko's life. On the surface, her living in an upscale suburb of New York City seems to have everything-good friends, a beautiful home, a loving, well-to-do family, and her first love. But she...

Sixteen-year-old Juno Page wakes in intensive care with no idea why she is there. As her memory slowly seeps back, so does the understanding that the world as she knows it has collapsed around her. Not only has she suffered an unimaginable loss, but she...

Twelve year-old Cassandra has fallen from grace by losing faith in her parents, her teachers, and ultimately, the sacred. After an unsuspecting journey with her dog, she returns restored, as new answers to old questions emerge in an ethereal way."A...

It's the first day of school, and six-year old Louanna 'Lou' Sanchez doesn't want to go. She can't find her lucky yellow socks. Without their "superpowers," she feels powerless. But with a little encouragement from her father, a glorious imagination and...

Sometimes life is difficult for little ones. Sometimes children are treated unfairly because of their personality or who their parents are or what color their skin is.In Princesses Have Awkward Lives, a fairy godmother appears to a group of princesses...

As Tyhona and Aiden walk to school in the city streets with their mother, they see a lot of different people wearing a variety of clothes. They spy women in suits and carrying briefcases. They see firemen riding on the truck, outfitted in their uniforms...

Rush, rush, rush! Mrs. Sticky Wheel is always in a hurry. And sometimes this gets her into trouble. She needs to slow down to avoid mishaps and accidents. If, however, she can't avoid the problems, she must learn to deal with the situations before they...

The Queen of the Land of Quails is preparing to travel to the mysterious Volcanic Islands to meet twelve of her wonderful new friends. After she leaves her loyal subjects in charge of keeping her castle safe from harm for the next year, Queen Vermita...

Squirmy Wormy, Squeak the Mouse, and Andy the Ant live a charmed life in the little town of Apple Creek. They play in the countryside and enjoy the four different seasons. As the months change, the trio gets to play in the snow, smell the spring flowers,...

Your clothes may not fit right or be brand-new. You may not have a lot of friends. You may not be good at sports. But youre a good friend to your circle; youre a responsible kid; and youre a student that likes math, science, and reading adventures. That...

Jolly Kryzmooz is a young athletic moose who loves to jump and run. Everyone expects him to help his NorthWoodz team win the Winter Wonderland Games. But as Jolly and other animals set out on a journey to the North Pole where the games are being held...

You can start your day in a wonderful way!When two boys walk to school with their mom, each morning while on their journey, they get ready to have a great day. The three of them hold hands and take strong steps together, and then they say a poem that...

Leslie, Peter, and Chris are seven-year-olds in rural South Africa. They’re best friends, which means they’ve been known to get into some mischief. One of their favorite pastimes is swimming in the nearby river, but one day, they find an...

As a young child, I think one of the most important things in life is feeling good about yourself and having self-confidence. Regardless of how demeaning people are or what others think of you, the vibrant colors you keep inside of yourself will always...

<p>Eleven-year-old Sarah loves spending her summer vacation with her grandmother! Sarah is happiest when she has her grandma all to herself because she always has lots of fun things planned for them to do together.</p><p>Sarah learns...

Four-year-old Sara Sophia Singleton is having a very bad day: she can't find her dolly, that closet is too dark, and her big brother is so mean. She's decided to spend her time by herself in her room.But when she returns to her room, she instantly...

Until is the tale of an ordinary mouse that learns he is extraordinary after having the adventure of his life! You will cheer with delight and laugh at the mishaps of Max as his story unfolds. Can you guess the sounds heard on Max's adventures and...

It is a perfect day to spend in the park! As the sun shines bright, there is room to fly a kite, ride a bike, splash around a fountain or take a walk and talk.On a simple and pleasant day with nothing to do but relax, the magic within the park is just...

Nancy is a beautiful dragonfly. In fact, her friends say that she is the most beautiful dragonfly ever! Her friends are Freddy Tree Frog and Little Blue Baron. Together, they are best friends, and they always have fun. Nancy thought her life would be...

When summer comes, it's time to visit the cabin by the lake. There, the extended family arrives to be together and celebrate. From far away, relatives come to have some fun-especially Nana and Papaw, who love to give out kisses. At the cabin, there is so...

Are you afraid to stand up to a Bully? Sarah seemed to have it all - she was popular, pretty and had most of the middle school hanging on her every word. So why did she enjoy being a bully to Lyndie? Along with the help of a couple of her friends,...

¡La dosis correcta, a la hora correcta!"En los niños pequeños, 95 por ciento de las visitas al el departamento de emergencias son causadas por un niños ingiriendo medicinas sin supervisión. Cinco por ciento son por errores en dosis que son hechos por los...

Marco Polo went to China. All over China today are remembrances of his visit with his father and uncle. Proof of his visit even resides in the Vatican World History Collection and in the world maps he left behind in their family library in Venice. If any...

Pig is bored.Surely his life was meant to be much more exciting than this? Day in and day out, it was always the same thing. What Pig really needed was an ADVENTURE!! But he never expected what was to come.....A prodigal pig story of sorts, this is the...

Follow Grace on a spiritual adventure through life’s little obstacles. While everything she needs is provided for her, there is always someone trying to lure us down the wrong path. Our Spirit will always guide us, if we listen carefully.

Written with poetry in motion and relevance to the psyche. Especially a good pick for the child who's afraid of the 'howling winds', looking for comfort.Bonus: It will leave you with a positive impact for life! And reassure the young that there is...

A lion's love for music and dancing leads him from a familiar forest to the human world. He follows the music and finds the dance floor, but feels left out in a crowd of people with awestruck, frightened faces. One brave and curious boy sets aside his...

This wonderfully illustrated collection of fairy tales and rhymes, The Sleeping Beauty Picture Book is one of the celebrated 'Toy Books' produced by Walter Crane and Edmund Evans. Through a series of colour illustrations and integrated text, it will...

Her neck did she Crane,As she looked up the Lane,To see the Three Bears pass by.They all went in, oddly,At the head of the Bodley,An A.B.C. for to buy!'Mother Hubbard - Her Picture Book' is a fantastic collection of classic children's stories, stunningly...

Floral Fantasy - In an Old English Garden is a beautiful text - authored and illustrated by Walter Crane. Originally published in 1899, it contains stunning colour and black and white illustrations, which accompany the whimsical yet touching poetry. As...

'Queen Summer - Or the Tourney of the Lily and the Rose' was originally published in 1891. It is an epic poem about the allegorical figure of 'Queen Summer', decorated throughout in stunning neoclassical style. It is both written and illustrated by...

Walter Crane (1845-1915) was one of the earliest contributors to children's literature and one of the most influential illustrators in the development of children's colour picture books. Crane began working for Edmund Evans in 1864 producing bright,...

Marigold Garden: Pictures and Rhymes is a delightful illustrated children's book, first published in 1885. It contains many well-known and loved nursery rhymes, presented with Greenaway's delightful imagery. Rhymes include 'Blue Shoes', 'The Daisies',...

Dreamsdale is a land that is in another world. Only animals and creatures live there, and they are able to talk. Sometimes, they too can get into mischief. Moreover,one of the animals stands out among the rest... This is a fable about Charlie the Fox, a...

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