Children's Modern and Contemporary Fiction Books

 In this fantasy of Plant World some corn, resenting their routine lives, wanted a chance at freedom and adventure. Follow as they go ‘a-wandering where they did not belong.’ About the Author: Yvette Griffith is a writer of various...

 Jasmine and her father makes a living caring for racehorses. When he falls into a coma, she hopes a prize-winning horse can help bring him home. About the Author: Yvette Griffith is a writer of various materials, ranging from songs, plays, and...

Cameron Leoni is about to start her senior year of high school. Between helping her mother take care of her two younger brothers and working at the library to save money for college, there's just barely enough time for anything but soccer.Riley Baker...

Secrets of The Toad is a series written for the early middle grades. These contemporary tales narrated in magical realism show young readers just how valuable acceptance is in our day to day lives.In Book 1, Reflection, Emma, looks into the mirror and...

Emma Loukas had a typical teenage life. Until she didn’t. After choosing to stay home instead of accompanying her family to a minor league baseball game, Emma is not present when a suicide bomber detonates an explosive device at the entrance to the...

It’s Delilah’s seventh birthday and what could be more fun than a birthday surprise! When Delilah wakes to the excitement of her big day she is looking forward to a party with all of her friends complete with hats, noisemakers, decorations,...

Jordy the Jaguar is back! What makes Jordy so lovable is his endless curiosity, his fantastic imagination, and his longing to always do the right thing. In this charming tale, Jordy finds a strange room in his house: a library! He finds a book about all...

 The bell rang for the next class to begin, and the fifth graders walked into music class. Miss Crabapple stood with her back to the students as she wrote her name on the chalkboard.That was the first day of fifth grade with a grumpy teacher whom...

Tad's Busy Day is a fun rhyming book....Meet Tad, a spunky and sweet redhead who takes us with him on a journey through his busy day with so many rules to follow and so much fun to be had at the same time! 

Grizzly Lake is the story of a young boy that ran away from home, troubled by poor grades at school and not allowed to spend his summer vacation with other kids. He, with the help of another boy, used every trick they could and joined a group of YMCA...

Barry Bowling Ball, is the main character, he is an orange bowling ball. It’s a story about a small town bowling alley. Owned by a Mr. Gordon. This is Barry’s home. He is a sad bowling ball. His quest is to be the best that he can be and...

Today is no ordinary day of school. After all, what school day includes talking to a mermaid marine biologist, meeting a radioactive chemist, and hanging out with many more extraordinary heroes?Elise's field trip to Super STEM gives her a glimpse...

                The author begins this tale by taking us to this garden in the spring and carries us through each season to the closing in winter.   The author describes...

Anyone who knows Toby will tell you that he is great because he is always up for an adventure and is willing to help, no matter what. But today's adventure is unexpected when his new little brother, Pollywog, is lost in the desert. What twists and turns...

Meet Shilah and Lailah! They are cousins who really enjoy each other's company. These two girls have many things in common, but in many ways, they are quite different! They spend time with one another almost every day. There is always something new and...

Can you do a backflip? Well, for 7 yr. old, JD the answer is no but he would surely like to someday but he has one big obstacle. He has to persuade his father who loves playing "traditional" sports like basketball, football and baseball to allow him to...

When the Hanlan brothers fly down over the fields of Pine Valley, Mindy and the Rescue Crew are afraid that their lives are now in danger.Mindy, Rolo, Lily, and Kiwi become even more worried when they find three feathers belonging to a songbird. Can the...

This book travels through a child's day. These poetic stories discover many unplanned happy moments. Happiness comes from when a child goes fishing with his dad or gets a new bike. He might have a brand-new sister or a new friend. These happy moments...

Many families have one or more members who suffer from depression or other mental illness. Children in those families suffer as well. Parents do not always realize what children are seeing, thinking, or feeling. They do not realize that children know...

When Azuki Inoue first got her medallion at the tender age of fifteen, she thought it was the second best to ever happen to her, after her best friend, Hinata Ishihara. She finds new friends in Shin Hirayama, Kayume Suzuki, and Umeko Kodama, each a...

Anger Austin is a behavior XYZ book dedicated to helping children with anger issues. When some children are angry they do not know how to control it.Why is Austin angry?What are ways he can cope?What are coping skills?

It was a strange year for Santa. He just did not know what to do.The elves were trying everything to help Santa. Every idea they had would not work.Mrs. Claus had an idea and set out to try and see if it would work.

Prince Zakira is a cruel, selfish ruler who does not treat his people well. Horse racing and hunting are his passions. One day he decides to visit Jamalsi, the most beautiful village in the kingdom. He commands they have a horse race, but a sudden storm...

Acorns take on new meaning in this heartwarming tale of a curious mouse who finds a way to bring some special gifts of goodness to a very special Baby. It is the author's hope that Matthew Mouse's story gives birth to many daily acts of kindness.

Amelia and Ava both dream of becoming pop stars like their idol, the world's most famous pop star. They are twins but they have very different personalities. Ava is the most popular girl at school and a typical mean girl with a gang of bullies always at...

How Much Do You Love Me from One to Ten? Let’s see… Our family began with the whisper of a wish, a baby of our own to snuggle love and squish. That was our one big dream. With our new baby beside us, our family began to...

Polka-Dot Patty awakes in Patchwork Place and meets a small cloud who puts a frown on her face. Luckily some friends of hers help her see, good things can come from bad, I hope you agree! A small cloud is upset he is ruining everyone's day. Who likes the...

More than anything in the world, Taraji loves singing with her grandmother. But one day, the singing stops, and the visits to her grandmother stop. How will Taraji manage without singing with Queenie?

The Santa in Me is a children's story about a young girl named Mimi pondering how she can bring peace, love, good health, and cheer to the world. As she is playing in her room, she puts on a Santa hat and looks in the mirror as she realizes she, too, can...

Felix is just an average young dragon and always wanted to be is one thing: a firefighter!However, he is too big for the uniforms and too heavy to ride in the fire truck!In this whimsical, heartwarming story, follow Felix as he discovers important...

Enjoy these five magical poems:"The Moon," "The Trees," "The Water," "My Friend and Me," and "My God!" I pray these poems and illustrations will bring happiness, hope, and faith to children and families around the world. -Richard M. Castaldo Richie...

This book is about children and how they engage with one another. Sometimes it can be overwhelming, but with some compromise and determination, things work out.

A NEW DAWN AND A NEW DAY BESETS THE CONCRETE STONES OF HAMILTON ACADEMY It is the eve of September and a new student has arrived at Hamilton. Anita Deveraux, an aspiring singer-songwriter from Louisiana, has set foot in New York City. Trying to find her...

"James Does Pay Attention" is a children's book about a young boy of color who has trouble in school. His teacher is upset. His mother is sad because James can't sit still in class. Eventually, he is diagnosed with a condition, and he meets a new teacher...

TBWWBB is a whimsical, fantasy tale of Norman, he who would be birds. Norman, a bird lover all his life and many, many birds had witnessed and appreciated his love for and care of them from afar. They now would like to return the favour and...

The Toucan Bird and The Lion Ever been bullied?Ever been told you're not enough? Follow Toucan bird to see his story. 

Blessed Baby is an opportunity to bless babies all over the world through our work with hospitals. The experience of those first years with your child should be special. We remember our parent's reading books to us as kids, and we wanted to tap into that...

This is a tale of two squirrels, Nutkin and Squirrely, who approach life's challenges in very different ways, perhaps with a lesson or two learned about hard work and the value of looking ahead!2

Many children have played in a cardboard box. In 2005, the cardboard box was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame. The Cardboard Box and Me chronicles a young boy enjoying his childhood, playing, and pretending in a cardboard box. Then one day,...

A birthday is a special occasion to celebrate and have some fun.Have a party, play with toys, and see everyone.Friends and family are so important. We want them to be there.We want to share this time with them and show them we really care.Games, cake,...

If you are or know a picky eater, you will enjoy meeting Betty, a girl who will only eat spaghetti. Or will she?

Amazing Sports from Around the World explores unusual and fascinating sports from diverse cultures and locations. Learn about Ostrich Racing, Tuna Toss, Elephant Polo, and much more! With exciting illustrations and incredible facts, this book will appeal...

"Beautiful messages within inspiring art!" - Zeynep E., Language Acquisition SpecialistWho Are We? helps us to understand and appreciate the diversity in our community.  This multicultural book, part of the Language Lizard Living in Harmony...

When Bina discovers a lost kitten in her backyard, she forms an important bond. Join Bia in this touching story about love, empathy, and the beauty of letting go. "Bina's Baby Cat" inspires kindness and selflessness in young readers.

استیقظت فتاة صغیرة بسبب طنی ٍن غام ٍض وظھور ضوء من غرفة الجلوس. نھضت من السریر ومشت نحو غرفة الجلوس حیث وجدت أمھا تخیّط ك ّمامات واقیة. أوضحت لھا أمھا أنھ أصبح من الضروري للع ّمال الأساسیین والذین یذھبون یومیاً إلى العمل أن یرتدوا ك ّمامات واقیة...

كان نوح ھنري یستعد للذھاب إلى المدرسة ككل یوم عندما أخبره والدیھ أن المدرسة مقفلة. لسوء الحظ، حدیقة الحیوانات مقفلة أیضاً، ولن یستطیع نوح أن یلعب مع أصدقاءه. بقیت الأمور على حالھا بالرغم من أن نوح وأخیھ قد غسلوا أیدیھم بحسب ما قالت لھما المعلمة...

ابطال ھذه القصة اولاد أبلغوھم اھالیھم عن انھ من الآن وصاعداً یجب وضع ك ّمامات واقیة والابتعاد عن بعضھم البعض في الأماكن العامة. ذھب الصغار لشراء البوظة، ومرحوا لرؤیة اناساً كبار یرتدون قبّعات مضحكة للتذكیر بالقانون الجدید. على الرغم من التباعد وارتداء...

Franglais Soup e, is a gently illustrated rhyming abecedarian book in English and French. By using words that sound the same and have the same meaning, "new" language acquisition seems effortless, and the listener/reader can hear and develop new...