Children's Modern and Contemporary Fiction Books

When Baby Ben's heart isn't working so well, his family learns that he will need a new one to keep his body strong and healthy. Join Ben as he visits Dr. Rhine Oh, takes a journey through the skies, and gets a zipper where the doctor tucks in a new...

When a nervous dog attends Pet Day at school, what could possibly go wrong? It's Pet Day at Danny's school and his dog, Dusty, is very nervous! What if Dusty makes a mistake in front of the other pets? When the good-hearted pup has a...

A dwarf and a forest elf team up for a fantastic adventure, but soon come face to face with a horde of undead skeletons! Why do all of the skeletons have glowing green eyes? Why do the skeletons attack only a single house in the whole town? What other...

What would YOU do if...Everyone around you disappeared and suddenly you were in a circus?A beam of moonlight tattooed your arm with a circus act you are meant to master?You and four strangers were brought together to defeat The Shadows?Jaiden, Stella,...

Parisian art and landmarks are disappearing! The members of the Travelers Detective Club are in France, trying to outwit far-right radicals who are trying to cause chaos and take over the government. In this children's mystery, the detectives explore...

The Curious Case of the Missing Pawn is a story about a little black pawn named Peshka that ends up lost on the mean streets of Brooklyn and has to make it back to his family. It will take courage, luck, and an unexpected friendship to get him back...

Would you like to reinforce the positive character traits in The Follow Through Karate Kids for the children in your life? This companion coloring book encourages kids to fight the Quitting monster by using perseverance and striving. This activity book...

When a peaceful and naturally beautiful village in Africa suddenly runs out of water, the very existence of the villagers is placed in jeopardy. That is, until three children and their lion set out on a magical but dangerous journey through the rain...

Behind the gates of the exclusive Sinclair Estates, twin sisters encounter secrets, lunatics, and preteen madness. Katrina Hollister, her twin sister Kiara, and their quirky group of pre-teen friends find themselves playing spy during their summer...

Jeremy and Devon find themselves facing off against a familiar foe in The Travelers Detective Club San Francisco Bay Area. The magical hat that slipped through their fingers in Paris is now in Oakland, CA, not far from Jeremy's house. But how to get it?...

This book is written by Kaytlin Neil, a professional MMA fighter who encourages girls to fight for their dreams. This easy-to-read children's rhyming book is a fun way of inspiring girls to set goals and open their minds to new possibilities.The...

A child very much like your own, Noah discovers how it feels to be on the giving and receiving end of some not-so-friendly behavior on social media. As kids read and see what choices he is faced with, they can easily empathize with his struggles as he...

With the blessings of his gods Puntan and Fu'una, Ma'tao heads inland deeper within this mysterious, wondrous world in the Pacific. These islands proved to have been the battleground for good and evil forces for centuries. And he needs to rely on...

When Anna discovers she's with child, it doesn't feel as wonderful as she'd imagined. She quickly feels trapped between the doctors blaming her for her morning sickness, older women wanting her to stay home, and very real risks to her baby. She's caught...

Drama Llama is full of anxiety and fear. Drama Llama worries about everything under the sun, snow, rain, doom, and any possible catastrophe. Now Cow helps Drama Llama learn coping skills such as mindfulness and deep breathing to see things in a new way,...

When Hazel and Kaya discover the open gate, they are ready for an adventure. They wander, and tumble, and play all day. As the sun begins to go down, the pups head home.But which way is home? They soon realize they are lost. And it’s getting...

A fun, intergenerational, interfaith activity and discussion guide for "Abby Wize - AWAY" (Revised Edition). Suitable for book clubs, family discussions, classrooms, internet discussion boards, and anywhere people aged 10 through adult might like to...

Prince is excited to spend time with his grandpa at the creek; but when things don't go his way, he gets discouraged and begins to feel bad. Papa Leo takes this opportunity to share some life lessons and encourage Prince to believe in himself in the...

Fourteen-year-old Chris Dunkin is known for being the life of the party and everyone's favorite friend. Despite his amicable nature, he carries around deep-seated pain from his childhood that he frequently numbs with alcohol and drugs.After hosting a...

Puzzling Intrigue. Epic Adventure. Cut-throat competition.When introverted gadgeteer, Michael McGillicuddy, is invited to participate in the annual race organized by a secret society called the Order of the Blue Cloak, he forces himself to take the...

Even on their worst days, every mommy is someone's hero. In this sweet tribute to moms with chronic health conditions, Jennifer Senne reminds little readers that even when things aretough, Mommies are a WONDER!Wonder Mommy is awesome at playing pretend...

The ruins of the city hide secrets Nola never imagined and danger she can't escape.The domes seek to destroy anyone who might disturb their perfect sanctuary. They'll watch the world crumble from behind their glass walls. But the world isn't ready to die...

La Alocada sorpresa para Agustina, es escrito por la Venezolana Lismar Marcano. Es un cuento ilustrado muy divertido con 11 personajes. Agustina, es una tortuga y sus amigas deciden hacerle una fiesta de cumpleaños sorpresa, la cual se convierte en un...

Rose loves her dog Roscoe, but there's just one thing that he's missing - good manners! This story celebrates a child's innocence as Rose does her best to try and understand what dog school is like for Roscoe. Through Rose, our early readers will learn...

Gellini is a child of a circus clown family. It is her birthday. Gellini receives a gift that allows her to perform in the Big Top Circus show with her family. All is not so easy as Gellini struggles with her new gift. It takes the whole family to help...

All Shapes Matter is a story about five shapes - triangles, rectangles, squares, octagons and circles. The shapes spend their first day at elementary school learning a lot about each other and having fun. However, during recess, some of the shapes come...

Children's book author James V. Dwalu has written some delightful poems, rhymes, and even a riddle, all focused on rain, water, rainbows, and fun. Regis F. Muhirwa has illustrated Rainy Season Rhymes beautifully, creating a story of two siblings and...

Baby Tooth Meets The Tooth Fairy explores an age-old question: who is the Tooth Fairy and where does she take baby teeth? When Baby Tooth and his friends start to wiggle, jiggle, then finally fall out, they begin an adventure that uncovers the mystery...

Baby Tooth Meets The Tooth Fairy explores an age-old question: who is the Tooth Fairy and where does she take baby teeth? When Baby Tooth and his friends start to wiggle, jiggle, then finally fall out, they begin an adventure that uncovers the mystery...

Joey Martin is a typical second grader, except for one thing. He loves toenail soup. He loves that it smells like feet. Just a whiff of the soup would turn everyone around Joey off. No one would taste it. After his best friends tell the other kids at...

O'Max Relax: A Children's Book about a Dreedle pup who dreads meeting other pups. But his time at Champ Camp changes all of that!O'Max is afraid and shy. He feels uneasy and queasy. His heart thumps and he gets funny goosebumps. The Dreedle Dogs Camp...

The Draco Twins Make a Discovery is the first in a series of children’s books discussing differences in children and many of the struggles children face in today’s world.   The main characters are Dusty and Daisy Draco, young dragon...

Follow Alice, a fabulous little girl spending an afternoon with her sister, as things get curiouser and curiouser. From the shaman Cheshire cat, to the talent-less Queen, this version of Wonderland remixes a familiar tale with images you grew...

                           Life keeps knocking 12-year-old Alan down.            ...

"If you want to make friends, then I'll give you a tip.When your words are not nice, you should button your lip." -Norman-the-ButtonBonnie Blue Button may be tiny, but that doesn't stop her from being a colossal bully. Having been sewn on a beautiful...

This little story will ring true to anyone who has coached football (soccer) to young children. It will encourage football crazy kids to read, help parents understand the game and further provide technical material for coaches and trainees to discuss,...

Mouse was sleeping soundly, in the barn, when the sounds of thunder and lightning awoke him. As the rain sweeps through the barn, Little Mouse finds himself swept along and the journey continues at a pace as his little coconut shell bed becomes a boat...

Adam is an adventures little boy, his condition doesn't limit his abilities. No matter how hard things get, he will and can achieve with a little bit of self believe.

Patricia has 30 years in the field of education and the majority of her experiences has been in Title One schools. As a principal for 8 years in an inner city she had the privilege to meet with many parents especially moms during the holiday seasons...

The Four Buttons is a book written to help children learn about accepting change. One by one, each button falls off its owner Jake's shirt. The buttons start off scared, not knowing what is going to happen to them. However, each button goes on a great...

The Dirty Little Sock is about a little sock who was so afraid of washing day because of scary stories he's heard, he hide under a bed to avoid being washed. One day, he was found by the family dog who took him on an adventure of his own before he ended...

Bassy's Brown Bare Feet was inspired by the author while walking to the playground on numerous occasions with her two year old grandson Sebastian; affectionately known as Bassy. Bassy's mom mom wants him and every child to know it doesn't matter the...

The Hoopstar was inspired by the true story of a twelve-year-old girl who's always had a love for basketball. It was where she shined the most. Brylane knew how to master plays and how to outthink her opponent on the court, but she struggled with another...

""Today I found God in a question... a big question, turning over and over..."" Do you have thoughts or questions that feel so big inside your head or heart? There are amazing answers all around us, just waiting to be found when you investigate, explore,...

MUZZY READERS Join Muzzy and his friends in a new, specially written and illustrated series of adventures in these exciting Muzzy readers. Muzzy Readers are designed to reinforce and expand the language learned in Muzzy in Gondoland. Muzzy and...

Five-year-old Samantha is very sad. Her grandmother has just died. How do parents deal with their children's grief, as they themselves are suffering the same loss?Good Night, Grammy shows how one family helps their daughter remember the loss of her...

What if you treated others the way you'd like to be treated? If everyone did that, what kind of world could there be? Please join the children's quest to discover how to follow the Golden Rule and to share it with others.This coloring book version of...