Children's Modern and Contemporary Fiction Books

These birdies love playing on the beach. But how will they know when it's time to go home?Ten little sandpipers run in and out of the waves. Every day they wake up bright and chirpy, eager to see the sun sparkling on the sea. And whenever the surf...

One major life change should be the limit for any kid. ~Rocky's theory About to transition from middle school to high school, Rocky is shocked when his motherannounces her intention to marry Ted, a devious man with a devil's beard, ominous...

A new baby brother is coming! What will Kirima do?Kirima's worried that her parents won't have time to spend with her anymore when the new baby arrives. Can her friends, Ermine, Reindeer, and Arctic Fox help her feel better about the new arrival?Helps...

"I'll teach you that money is easy, as easy as counting one, two, three!" - Money Mike.Money Is Easy (book 1 in the 4-book series) is a beautifully illustrated picture rhyming book that teaches kids how to get rich God's way by revealing Christian values...

Sarah and Ryan are in deep trouble...they've discovered a dark secret...something that everyone in their hometown of Skeleton Creek, Oregon, seems to want to keep from them. Why? It just doesn't make sense. The answers are at the old, abandoned dredge...

2022 - Winner of the N.N. Light Book Awards★★★★★ Readers' Favorite ReviewStep into the enchanting world of your own backyard with 'Paula, The Busy Bee.' This delightful and educational summer read invites you to join Shani on her captivating...

(Bilingual English-Spanish edition / Edición bilingüe inglés-español) When a little boy wakes up with a dry throat, those around him run about trying to work out what caused the condition. One by one, servants, doctors, and medical students try...

(Bilingual English-Spanish edition / Edición bilingüe inglés-español) A wealthy merchant's prize possession is a beautiful bird. Believing that he loves the exotic creature too much to set it free, the merchant discovers that animals are sometimes...

Sometimes change can be difficult for children to process. During the 2020-2021 school year, many children across the world were unexpectedly forced to change the way they attended school. Some participated in virtual learning from home while others were...

It's morning, and it's time for breakfast. That means collecting eggs, picking vegetables, and even gathering honey. Because today, we're making a backyard breakfast!A wonderful, rhyming picture book, Backyard Breakfast shows that with a little...

Have you ever wanted to try something new? In, The EGGSCiting Sleepover you will get to explore the dynamic relationship between two sassy school-aged cousins, Allie and Bryn. They are alike in many ways. But there's a major difference in their eating...

Liyah is a little girl with a big imagination. Everything she sees turns into a big game. But when it's time to get serious, can Liyah find a way to focus and study for her spelling test or will she get carried away?

This is the diary of a little girl name Luna. She, like many others , experienced fear, sadness, anxiety, and so many other emotions during the pandemic. Watching the rise in numbers, global shut down, and everyone's concern was very hard. Her teacher...

A Classic Tale of Two Brothers who get Saved by a Food ForestJoin us in the deserts of Morocco for an incredible tale based on a real food forest. Survival, sibling rivalry, mistakes, wild lions, and lessons learned - it's all part of this wonderful...

From the Amazon Best Selling Author of I Escaped the California Camp Fire "The picture book "EVERY NUMBER COUNTS by SD Brown" is a cute story about numbers that will surely appeal to younger children who are just learning numbers."- Stjepan...

From the Amazon Best Selling Author of I Escaped the California Camp Fire FOUR OUT THE DOOR is book 4 in the Every Number Counts series. This is a fun-filled colorful picture book for kids ages 4-6.4 is bored. There is nothing new to do...

Big Sis and Lil' Bro are excited for virtual school, but they're not used to learning online. What are they supposed to do?How do they prepare?What are the rules?Join the Little Wordlings as they learn online etiquette and how to prepare for virtual...

Welcome to FrightVision!The scientists who are part of the FrightVision Universe are looking to make nightmares come true at the expense of kids. But how do they find out what the kids are scared of?From the kids themselves.Each of the 68 stories in...

Everything you thought you knew about FrightVision will be challenged. As RJ discovers the secrets and origin of all the nightmares he's faced, he'll be forced to make a decision that could change everything.At the end of this book, you'll find an...

В книге собраны чудесные жизненные истории, оформленные в виде забавных сказок. В ней рассказывается о любознательной девочке Аленушке, которая росла в доме доброй бабушки Анны строгого деда Миная в Геленджике. Девочка задавала...

What is Santa going to do this Covid-19 Christmas? Does he have to wear a mask? What about Mrs. Claus and the elves? What about us? What will Christmas look like during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020? Read this timely book with children to help them...

A lion who cannot roar? How unusual, many thought. The little lion has trouble understanding why he is different from all the other animals in the jungle. He attempts to get guidance from the wise man on the mountain, but he leaves without answers...

From award-winning author, Ruthie Godfrey, this little book about a big trip is sure to please.When five cousins, four aunties, three uncles, and two grandparents take one big family trip, they learn that traveling is great and spending time together is...

Finding our place in the world can be hard. Sometimes we're dealt more than we think we can handle. But the truth is, we can handle anything. I Am Me is a children's book for the ages. In life, no matter where we are from, what we know or don't know or...

Does God send his love down with the splish-splash rain?" What was bothering A.Z. Ray that caused him to ask if God still loved him? Children ages 4-8 will giggle as A.Z. Ray imagines how he might find God's love. Does it come down with a whirling leaf...

Sweet. Empowering. Fantastical.A remarkable sensitive girl struggles to make friends in an impossible fifth-grade world filled with magical creatures only she can see.In a small Indiana town, Meredith experiences whimsical within the mundane. Fireflies...

Why Would a Reindeer Run Away?After a year of no detective work, Merry and Bright finally have a case!Once again, it's the day before Christmas Eve. This time, they are investigating the disappearance of Dancer's daughter. She's been gone overnight, and...

A light-hearted book on the importance of telling the truth. Jonny is very excited for a day of fun with his Ayo friend, Gita.When Jonny starts lying, Gita changes in a way that makes her sad, and their day together becomes not-so-fun.Would you like to...

BE YOU THREE is the third picture book in a fun-loving series that illustrates some cool things you might be when you grow up. For example: You may be a doctor who might ask, is everybody wearing masks? Or a painter who paints peoples homes... and...

Big tractor, little tractor, green tractor, red tractor. Is one more special or more important than the other? If teaching positive values to your child is important to you, then Big Green and Little Red is a must have for your child's bookshelf. The...

In 1958, Lee Thompson, his parents, and his older brother move to Columbus, Indiana, after the two brothers get into a squabble with local white boys who have been bullying them.Once settled in their new surroundings, the family must start over, making...

It's dark! It's eerie! Ghouls, witches, and werewolves might scare this trick-or-treater out of a fun Halloween adventure. Will he run, run, run, or hide, hide, hide? Find out when you look inside!

Have you ever seen the stars?From educational to heartwarming, Save the Sky tells the story of the Save the Earth® kids who camp on a Dark Sky Reserve! Together they discover how people can help restore the skies to their natural beauty and help friendly...

In the Woodland Kingdom, it is time for all the young ferns and flowers to strike out on their own and build their grown-up homes. Three sisters, Sassy, Starling, and Serena Fern, can't wait to build their new homes. But they must be careful-if they...

Lucy Ann and Dabney Walker didn't have to risk their lives to spy for the Union army. The couple had already risked everything to escape slavery themselves.But in early 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, the couple was determined to help defeat slavery...

The 9th standalone novel in the Claus Universe. It started with a present. A mystery gift appeared under trees one Christmas morning. People around the world received one. These lucky recipients didn't know who gave it to them, but they all...

Dolls have always been mysterious. The Peculiar People have taken dollmaking to another lever. They had magical powers and placed that same magic into their dolls. They could smile, see, hear, use their hands and feet, and act just like humans. They...

Punk the Skunk liked to tease. Normally, his teasing was harmless. But what happens when his teasing goes too far?For a child, recognizing mistakes can be hard. Saying I'm sorry can be even harder. Help your child learn this valuable social skill with...

This is a unicorn tale like no other...because this is The WORST Unicorn Book in the Whole Entire World! Nameless the Rock has now found himself stuck in a book with a unicorn..or is the unicorn stuck in a book with Nameless?!? What could be so be so bad...

It's your LUCKY day...or not...because this is The WORST Luck Book in the Whole Entire World! Nameless, the obviously unlucky rock, finds himself in another one of the Worst book! Why is there a FIVE leaf clover on the cover? Can Nameless really get any...

Jingle bells...this book smells...After being in the worst AND the scariest book in the whole entire world, Nameless just can't catch a break! Now he's in the WORST CHRISTMAS book! Will his Christmas be ruined? Will your Christmas be ruined?? How can a...

One will betray her. One will save her. One will destroy her world.The Princess Trials meets The Hunger Games in this new paranormal dystopia.Do the work, steal the goods, keep her sister alive―a simple plan Lanni has been clinging to. With the city...

Ena never hoped for a peaceful life. She never dreamt she'd become a killer either.Ilbrea: A country mercilessly ruled by the seven Guilds where commoners struggle to survive-no one knows the cost of survival better than illegal healer Ena Ryeland. Ena...

Betsy Blossom Brown is a coming-of-age story about a young girl who journeys from being an observer of life to a participant. Her seemingly idyllic life with her privileged South Carolina family is turned upside down, revealing truths and disarming...

Diarou is starting her first week in a new school, in a new country, speaking a new language... and she feels completely alone. She moved to the U.S. from Guinea over the summer and is determined to make friends, but with her limited English, she's...

Breonna is an 8-year-old time traveler living in Southeast DC. As she watches 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, she sees her once-vibrant community wilt into sadness and anger. She is filled with questions about what is going on and why - and she's...

The Legend of Wingman has been around for centuries. Whether true or just a bedtime story, it's part of the charm of the small tourist town of Eagle Crest. Football was also legendary in Eagle Crest. In their senior year of High School, Brady and Tiera...

Not knowing what to say, he stood before the mysterious centuries-old captor, images of how they'd gotten themselves into this predicament running quickly through his mind. The sweltering, exhausting hike to see the blue hole, the thrill of seeing it for...