Children's Modern and Contemporary Fiction Books

Welcome to Letterville where the alphabet crew resides!The Alphabet Crew is a modern alphabet book geared to keep little ones engaged while reinforcing letter recognition and sounds. Each letter is unique in its own way! Which letter will be your...

All of a sudden, precocious Finn and his family confront a flu pandemic. Struggling to find normalcy, they must navigate the storm together as a family while each member must find their own unique and individual path, which is okay, normal, AND to be...

When six-year-old Maya questions the beauty of her dark skin, her family lovingly affirms the legacy, brilliance, beauty, and diversity of her melanin skin."In you, I see true beauty from the coils in your hair to the bend of your toes."

The third title in the Dink Winkleman: Christmas Stocking Stuffer children's picture book series introduces another new character to the story. Trixie Pixie enters the North Pole as an annoying prankster. Can the playful sprite convince Santa she will be...

Join Manny on an exciting visit to the carnival where he has so much fun while being respectful. Manny gets rewarded every step of the way, he is happy and he learns to use his manners and display social graces. "I believe every boy and girl should be...

Jabari, a curious, young boy living in the African savanna, spends his days exploring the tropical grassland. During one of his adventures, he meets a timid and gentle giraffe named Raffee. What starts out as an awkward introduction turns into many...

This delightful children's story of the day the sun didn't rise in Grown-Upsville leads young readers through the dilemma of a lifetime. While the greatest minds in Grown-Upsville search for a solution, the town finds its unlikely hero in a child who has...

The Cowboy Code of the West challenges us with code #8; Talk Less, Say More. It's a challenging one to understand and even more to live by. Sometimes our best examples are the equine in our lives. We love to hear Delgado's bray even though he doesn't use...

Becoming Lucky is the story of how a dog, who is undersized and under scrutiny, triumphs - because better than anyone, he understands the important things in life.Lucky is different from other dogs, which makes him the object of criticism and mockery. ...

Just Like Your Daddy is an expressive story filled with daily affirmations for any young child. This story is meant to remind them that GREAT daddies do exist.It's an important reminder that the narrative around fathers, especially in the black...

Everybody's got a spirit animal - Whether it be a dog, cat, lizard, or even a horse... But sometimes, it's okay to be your own spirit animal.Lots of times it can feel like you don't have that special companion by your side, but believe me - They're...

The life of multi-racial children can be overwhelming at times when public opinion intrudes. But seven-year-old twins Thora and Valkyrie, with strength of family and a budding sense of self, are learning they can grow into confident, self-assured...

Evil Tacos on the Moon is a story created by our 4-year-old daughter, Nora Mae, with her tremendous imagination for observing the world around her in such a unique way. There are Evil Tacos on the Moon and Nora, the main character, finds a way to save...

After listening to their favorite story, Mama Sea Otter surprises Oliver and Everly with a special gift. A fun book on the power of persistence, and what it means to become legendary.

A beautifully illustrated tale about a little mouse called Ene in the quest to find a new friend. Whilst exploring a magic tree in a mathematical adventure, Ene finds the soon to be hatching eggs and a new friendship is born. Un cuento bellamente...

Meet the spiders that call the Tarantula Nebula home. This short-story introduces readers to the trampoline-jumping, violin-playing spiders of the Milky Way. You'll meet Glenn, Jillian and the rest of the spiders of the nebula and join them in working...

Sharelle is a girl who lives with her stepmother and two stepsisters. She loves animals, reading and writing rhymes in her rhymebook-and she's pretty good at it, too. So when the Prince of Hip-Hop announces an Open Mic Night, Sharelle is ready to come...

A lighthearted, rambunctious fantasy adventure... -Kirkus ReviewsBefore she died, Gwyn's mom told him he would fly. He wants to believe, but he knows it's stupid. All those myths aren't really true. People don't have wings.Until, one day, he does.Wylde...

Bully-ve In Yourself (Believe in Yourself): In this one-of-a-kind, TWO SIDED children's book, you will flip through one side to hear about Lexi's day at school and then flip the book over to hear about Melissa's day at school: two perspectives of the...

A rhyming story about a little girl named Mia, who gives her grandma a Bitcoin. This book introduces kids and adults to the concept of Bitcoin. Through their conversation, Grandma who knows nothing about Bitcoin learns about what is a Bitcoin, how it...

Let's go shopping and learn about all of the different types of fruit! "Let's Go To Market" was inspired by the award-winning music of children's songwriter and Montessori educator, Frank Leto. The book series was adapted and created by his daughter,...

Sin sa kon, Chòpòchòpò a hañ'é den un gèn di Seru Haltu. Gainan grandi manera Kabes i Bieu ta manda den e gèn. Tin sèn na granèl ta lora, pero sla ta kai tambe si kos no kana manera e gainan grandi ke. Ku hopi man huntu, tur mucha mester traha pa hòrta...

King, Majesty, Royal, and Adore are often bullied and tease due to their disabilities. So, they decide to write a letter to Santa Claus begging him to make them normal for a day. After taking the letter to the North Pole, their request has been granted...

Spider is a counselor and canoeing instructor at a summer camp, and the kids can't wait to go canoeing. Spider and his trusted guide, Mr. Beaver, take the children on an adventure into the wilderness. On their journey they learn about canoeing and...

When twins Chloe and Zoey get teased at their new school for speaking only in rhyme, their mom takes them to play at their favorite park. There, the twins meet a toddler who is also having a hard day. They decide to help cheer him up by telling him a...

Nadia tends to want to watch her tablet a lot! In fact, way more than she should be watching. The videos she views on her tablet is influencing everything she does from the toys she wants to play with, food she wants to eat, activities she wants to do,...

Jay Meets Covid is an exciting story of how a young boy navigates the challenges of an unexpected pandemic. He grows through and overcomes personal crisis, making friends and earning respect in the process. This book will grasp the imagination of the...

Most children have said or thought that their mother was mean. I hope you are not one of those children. This is a thrilling and sinister tale of a mother who was oddly unmotherly. Children will find this story chilling and thrilling. For discipline, she...

The Sea Dreamers is a tale of a boy who journeys into friendly sea each night as he dreams. Along the way, he meets many delightful sea creatures who share their dreams with him.As he travels the depths of his beloved ocean each night, he learns the...

An assortment of 10 modern day fables and six songs, starring a variety of animals including:Cockroaches, sheep, birds, beavers, starlings, ants, meerkats, mosquitoes, and turtlesFor 5 year olds of any age.These are well worth reading and listening...

Unique Smalls is a beautiful, black girl who struggles with being a little different. She tries to use her imagination to fill what she lacked, but it doesn't work, so one day, she decides to just accept who she is. 

Run Rebel Run is an inspirational guide to help you achieve your wildest dreams, one rhyme at a time. Follow Rebel as she sends her dreams into the universe and embarks on an inspiring journey to chase them down. Guided by her imagination, determination,...

When Zorah's teacher asks the class what they want to be when they grow up, Zorah realizes that she doesn't have a clue. In fact, Zorah thinks the more important question is, what CAN she be? Follow Zorah on her journey to discover all the...

Have you ever taken a walk with someone who loves you more than...?I bet you can think of some good examples of love that aren't in this story.Can you tell someone today that you love them more than pigs love mud? Good job!

The Valley of Strangers was a sad and lonely place to live before the Wheezewhomp showed up. The strange creatures always felt scared and alone, until the Wheezewhomp changed everything with a song. The Wheezewhomp' s song filled the hearts of...

Tijuana Mañana, the Anxious Iguana is a fun and engaging children's book about a young iguana who struggles with learning sight words. Tijuana finds the process of memorizing these words to be boring and frustrating, and he feels like giving up. But when...

Paleo Girl is all about the explorations of one particular Native growing up in the wilds of the west coast of Florida about a thousand years ago. A keen young girl of the Tocobaga tribe with an adventurous spirit, young Rhee does what any brave and...

Homeschooling ... while telecommuting ... during a pandemic! Mamas are Superheroes.This book was created to acknowledge the amazing work moms do at home and in their careers, and the sacrifices they made during the lockdown of COVID-19. A beautifully...

Jagger Takes A Stand! Is a children's story about a 4 year old boy named Jagger, who is a very curious boy that asks a lot of questions. While at school he encounters a bully that begins hurting him. So he has to ask his parents for advice in how to...

A rhyming children's book starring a strong-willed Corgi named Henry that teaches about the value of listening to and learning from others. Confident Henry thinks that he always knows best. Every morning he wakes up and puffs up his chest and tells those...

After a long night of hard work on Christmas Eve. What does Santa do for the rest of the year? Well, golfing is a sport Santa has always wanted to play. This year is the first summer Santa is going to try golfing. Santa is going to have a blast, run into...

Who are the superheroes in your life? Barrett is full of energy and has a hard time telling others how he feels. He just can't understand why the most important people in his life can't see how important they really are.... but can...

A heartwarming and humorous look at the special bond between a child and his grandfather. The text vividly displays how small children view grownups, especially the older people in their lives. The colorful illustrations bring to life the wonder and...

Mommy, What Do You See When You Look at Me is an endearing story of true love expressed between a mother and daughter. An inquisitive daughter challenges her mother to answer her questions. She receives her mom's adoring words describing the...

Mami is ready to get these kids to bed! Will she be able to get these brothers to sleep?When it's time for bed, and the kids don't want to go to sleep, what can a parent do? One thing parents can do is sing. This story is based on true events and...

Monster Mas is in the fourth grade now and his school is having elections for classroom president. Monster Mas decides to run and is learning how to run an effective campaign, but he's up against some pretty strong candidates, and one candidate,...

Join Konora as she looks back through her twenty-five Nutcracker roles and explore her performance-based shapes and poses.Brought to you by a mother-daughter collaboration, this third installment of the Dancing Shapes series presents a fascinating peek...