Children's Modern and Contemporary Fiction Books

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...

My Brother, The Skyscraper! is a children's book that explores the relationship between two brothers. A younger brother shares his admiration for his older brother while conversing with his classmate Luis. This book incorporates landmarks, measurement...

Coti tuvo la fortuna de ser adoptado por una abuela amorosa.Con el paso del tiempo los sorprendió a todos; transformándose de un pequeño y dulce pollito, a un gallo fuerte y grande, pero gruñón.Su actitud le creaba problemas con su familia, por lo cual...

Reading, Singing, and Dancing Can Prepare Kiddos and Parents! 1, 2, 3 ... who will count with me? Preschool is a big step, for kids and parents alike, but getting prepared can be just as fun as your family's new adventure will be! The...

My Big Cousin Ollie is the story of a little boy who loves his big cousin Livvie. But what happens when Livvie is brave enough to say she is a he? And his name is Ollie?This is a simple story to help children and parents open a conversation about...

This fun early learning ABC book will not only stimulate children's imagination, it will also improve their vocabulary. While reading "A Road to Z," children will be on a road with a few animals. They will learn different words that start with each...

Children's book with beautiful illustrations about life as a mermaid. Mermaids get all sorts of questions from humans about our lives underwater. What do we eat? Can we walk? How long do we live? Read along to find some answers about life as a mermaid...

Dwayne the contractor paints a house! Dwayne drives up to Ms. Anderson's house in his blue truck full of tools and materials with his brothers and cousin. Dwayne rings the doorbell and Ms. Anderson and her dog Ramsey greet the paint crew at the front...

Every year, to honor all of the children in the world who have lost baby teeth, the citizens of Brushelot organize a Tooth Fairy Day Celebration with a festival that includes carnival rides and a talent show competition. All fairies in Brushelot are...

The Second Volume in G.R Burns' Epic Saga the Bloodline of Kings."Darkness looms over ancient Mesopotamia.Areoch, prince of Agade, penetrates the realm of the mighty Uttuki, to deliver the captives of Angfar. The Shedu are awake, but will they be enough...

Exploring the outdoors. Imaginative play. A boy and a dragon. Here is the perfect book to encourage outdoor woodland play, or be used as a kinesthetic learning activity in a classroom. All readers will enjoy the action-based onomatopoeias, colorful...

A sweet story about Bà's love for her grandkids. She spends hours simmering a pot of phở to nourish the family. Ylan and Thien show their curiosity around the traditional Vietnamese soup.

Fairy Princess Peony invites you to come with her to her birthday party, where together you and her guests will discover her fairy dust birthday surprise. What gift will she be given by the Creator to display His glory? Come along and find out!

This is a story about a farmer who finds an egg, an unusual egg. Who does it belong to? The journey of the egg has ups and downs. The lesson learned is over the top.

Whenever someone imagines what a fierce, fire-breathing dragon looks like, the first thing that comes to mind probably isn't something like fuzzy pajamas. But that doesn't stop little Milo from unleashing his inner dragon-He stomps! He roars! He... makes...