Children's Modern and Contemporary Fiction Books

Fox and Hen are back together again in Fox Stew 2: Fun At The Zoo! Fox invites Hen to dine at the zoo to enjoy some fine food and a sandwich or two. He wants to make up for his devious deeds, for forgiveness from Hen, he begs and he pleads. This is a...

“Know Me” asks essential questions in the voice of a child.  This empowering approach invites sharing between children and their peers, parents and teachers - anyone who cares to ask.  Pick any page and enter into the “Know...

Mommy Says I Have a Sister is designed to open up a conversation with your children about a sibling they may or may not have met, making it easier for them to ask questions and learn about a special person that is no longer here with them.

My Lil Dragon, The Adventures of Sam and Rummy Loafer details the adventures of a young boy and his best friend bulldog as they frolic the days away. The stories are focused on the interaction of friendship, joy and good humour.

As the sweet scent of rain drifts over the savannah, the herd stirs with excited anticipation for the start of their newest pilgrimage. But for young wildebeest Berko, the rains this season smell bitter; the winds carry changes he doesn't feel ready to...

Discover the magical story of A Little Light At Christmas in a festive keepsake book to cherish forever.Perfect for families to share every Christmas, with a message which lasts all year.Aunt Mary always makes Christmas special for her family, but she...

From the Back CoverFreddy the fly was just like any other bug. That is until, he was annoyed by the sounds of birds and bees in the sky.Freddy takes a memorable trip to space and explores our solar system to catch a break from the noise and live his...

Fantastic tale of a little girl. Julie Cappi was an ordinary child who was poor. Her family had little to no money. But then one day her life turns upside down when she encounters Oak. Oak is magical, mystical and powerful. This book is a great book...

"Billy Learns About Anxiety" is a picture story book about a little boy called Billy and his pet lizard Stormy.Billy learns about the fight and flight instinct and how it is still part of our brain. Billy recognises that a superpower in his brain...

Wendy & Willermena are two very glamorous colourful wellington boots with beautiful long eyelashes.They desire to be admired by everyone who see's them. They dream of going on fabulous adventures and...

Have you ever looked beneath a stone or a plant pot in your garden, and discovered a family of snails living there? Have you wondered what they do all day, and what they think of us, those strange creatures living in the big house at the end of their...

Join Benny and Boo as they learn how to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Benny and Boo learn about Chinese customs and traditional food for Chinese New Year as they celebrate with their family. Written in English and Chinese characters with pinyin, so you...

Ci sono tante storie del Babbo Natale che visita ogni dicembre, ma chi è che viene il 5 gennaio? Questa è la storia della Befana italiana e la sua visita dell'Epifania, presentata qui in un libro giocosamente illustrato. Il mito incontra la realtà quando...

No one is born with pace-ants.Pace-ants has to be taught.The ones who love you teach you about pace-ants.Someone loved them too. A young anteater explores the importance of having and sharing "pace-ants".  From Canadian autistic artist,...

In this latest sequel to the "Tim's Adventures" series, Tim reflects upon what it's like to encounter childhood challenges, and what can result when making bad choices. Realizing that there was an opportunity to choose a different path than the one he...

Pack your bags and come along on this enticing journey with Tyler as he visits New York City, the city that never sleeps. Surrounded by tall buildings, beautiful people, and the brightest lights a city can find Tyler's ready to explore what is known as...

"You're amazing, Drew! How did you already make friends with everyone in the sky?"Drew the Dinosaur is an encouraging children's story about a long-necked dinosaur who worries about starting kindergarten and meeting new friends. Luckily for him, Mom has...

The Adventures of Old Swifton Road is a saga of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) based children books that depict fun and inspiring stories through the eyes of Black and Brown American children from various socioeconomic...

Oliver has decided to give up painting. No matter how hard he tried, the colors always turned into a muddy mess. But a trip to the art museum and a mysterious gift leads Oliver on an adventure that opens his eyes to the impressionists' colorful art...

Little old me is about allowing kids to dream big. This book encourages kids to believe that they can do anything they want to do in life, but fostering a healthy since of self-worth. It is important to allow kids to be them selves.

Who is Una, Queen of Trouble?Una Zipley, the protagonist of this effervescent young adult novel, is an outspoken girl who attempts to hone some witchy talents. She's the Caucasianchild of an affluent family that relocates from Northern Virginia to a...

Never have the stakes been higher in the battle between good and evil. Ireland Grace is a demon living in an angel's world. As a hybrid born to a demon mother and an angel father, the teen's mere existence is considered a symbol of betrayal among...

The summer of 1979 should have been a magical time of panning for gold in the creek and catching fireflies in a jar. Instead, nothing is turning out the way 12 year old Annie expected: her best friend is away at camp, Connor Bartlett barely notices her...

A teen haunted by dreams discovers that he has special powers, revealing that superheroes are hidden among us every day. A 16-year-old with exceptional abilities is thrust into a life of danger in this fascinating YA magical realism story...

Follow Howie along the way, in a rhyming story about cleaning your paws throughout the day! With the state of the world and maintaining a health conscious daily life, this book makes it fun for kid's to wash their hands. Follow Howie, the cute little...

When fifteen-year-old Jade Stone, daughter of the werewolf alphas, comes back changed from her trip to Florida, she must learn if she can continue to pursue her dream of becoming her pack's next werewolf healer.All the things Jade thought she knew change...

Join Charlie in adventuring to the beach and into the ocean to learn about all the environmental factors that create fun surf! Discover with Charlie how gravity, wind, and the seas move to build energetic swell around the Earth. This children's book is...

It's a beautiful morning, but something isn't right. The moon has disappeared. It was in the sky last night, now the day has come, and it is out of sight. Maybe it is sailing in a hot air balloon or could it be visiting with its friend Neptune. Where is...

Sean Brogan has spent most of his life running from a past he can never escape. Emotionally abandoned by his alcoholic father and secretly blaming himself for his mother's death, the scars he carries are ones no one can see. On the anniversary of the day...

Ever heard of an aardwolf? How about a zebu? Take a step away from the usual animals seen in ABC books and come on a unique animal adventure. Learn your letters while headed to the silliest picnic you'll ever go to!

When Prince Martin is captured by the Dread Pirate Kaine and his perfidious crew, the kid discovers that his only hope might come from the sea itself...If your son is a reluctant reader, the Prince Martin Epic series is a perfect fit because each book...

A little boy named Dusty Doogle is envious of his school friends who have many things he doesn't have; and he wishes he could be rich just like them. Growing up in the country on a farm was lots of fun for Dusty, but he always felt that his friends who...

David loves his super hero costumes, however he was unable to wear one this day. The lesson he learned was, that you don't need to have a super hero costume, in order to be a hero. Susan Houck Blanchard: I live in Monroe NH. My grandson, David is an...

Join Squeaky, one of the world's bravest mice, on a Great Massive Magnificent adventure in a dreamy forest. What will she do when she sees the mysterious blue object? What could it be? What will IT do? Will other animals from all over the world come and...

Queenie's Crown is a story of a 10 year old girl name Queenie, who gets the shock of her life when she moves to a new neighborhood. With feelings of excitement and nervousness, Queenie sets out to make new friends at the neighborhood playground. Being...

The perfect children's book for children birth to five years old. Infants, toddlers and preschoolers will love learning concepts like colors, sizes and animals as they follow along the story about a cute little hippo. Huggable Hippo loves to help others...

Many children are afraid of the dark, but what is dark?  This book takes the first step in the journey of demystifying the dark.In the light of knowledge and understanding, most people can move past their fears and live a more...

Lyra, the main character, goes on an adventure to discover her magic luggage, filled with all the things she's learning.She is left wondering what else can she learn.Magic Luggage inspires children to learn with a joyous passion to always...

From Amy Winfield comes a heart-wrenching story for the ages. UNBEARABLE follows Smokey, an ill-tempered, wisecracking black bear - equipped with only his wits - who must help Brandon, a lost 10 year-old boy, get safely home. But the challenges of the...

Every small-town mystery needs The Wright Detective . . .The first notes to drop were eerily simple: I SEE YOU . . .Seventh-grader Tessa Wright is Greeneville Heights' middle school track star and super sleuth. Following in her detective dad's footsteps,...

Practice makes perfect, but sometimes it's not enough. After training his heart out, Ralphie is ready to compete in the annual potato sack race! Will he be victorious? Come spend time with Ralphie, as he learns the true nature of competition and...

A great book for children who are afraid of the dark. Join big sister as she teaches her little brother how to go with the moon and overcome his fear of the dark.

After many years of no Santa Claus sightings, ten-year-old Ronnie Anderson hopes this Christmas will be the year he gets his wish - to meet jolly ole St. Nick and ride in his sled. This holiday will be the most special of all when Ronnie gets his...