Children's Modern and Contemporary Fiction Books

Poor Old Man Jenkins all he wants is peace and quiet while he sips his lemonade, but the flies havea different idea. As the day goes along his frustration grows as he breaks one fly swatter after another. This silly story has a twist as you read this...

This book is based on a true story. It is about our grandpa BW and the love he had for his family. He was a very influential and strong yet gentle man, loved by many. When he became sick he was still a positive example of strength while...

Narrow is the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.There is no love in No Fish Boy Town, not even a drop. The courageous Fish Boy must venture through a far and narrow road to find what his town is missing! Through the strength of...

Joey really wants play baseball. He joins the local league and starts an adventure of becoming a baseball player. He joins the Sharks and makes new friends with Coach Lou, Carson, Lily, and the rest of the team. Coach Lou shows Joey how much fun it is to...

Based on a true story, turned magical, two little girls, Indy and Evie discover The Get Well Tree...Evie and Indy are two 'real life' little girls who met in hospital when undergoing treatment for childhood cancer. The two girls became good...

Twenty-Six Fence Posts to the Pond was designed to stimulate a child's mind with the use of letters and numbers combined with the interactions of animals and objects. This fully illustrated to concept alphabet and letters tale will capture the...

Pink Twinkle was different from the other doves. She was different for a reason. When she found out why she was different, it made her stronger, and she learned to embrace her uniqueness. We all are unique, in God's eyes. Our uniqueness is what makes...

Melanin Man Series It was really a roller coaster and page turner. It was intriguing from the very start and well worth the read. The story’s main character was particularly interesting. The Adventures of Melanin Man is truly a book...

The story of an extraordinary horse that helps children with special needs.  Filled with bright illustrations and cheeky dialogue, this is a tale sure to bring a smile to children, young and old.  

The Tinsel Tots are adventuresome young children who are always ready, willing, and happy to help in any situation. Loving their friends and simply being children, enjoying the Christmas season in the perfect winter setting.They love helping Mrs. Claus...

In this book, Johnny learns Honor as he gets his first ride on a motorcycle, meets the famous Saluting Marine, and learns why we stand for our flag.The Author, Tim Chambers (the Saluting Marine) started saluting in D.C. in 2002. The salute has...

Little C and Great Blue. One moon-bright summer night an adventurous little girl makes a special friend and a memory for a lifetime. With illustrations rich in detail and tone, this timeless tale celebrates the beauty of nature and the meaningful...

Delightful stories about navigating the ups and downs of adulthood while living with a disability. The characters' perspectives are fresh and honest as they overcome heartbreak, face disappointments, renew friendships and celebrate triumphs. An...

The Fourth Reader has been made essentially the book of myths and legends because it is held by the authors that these stories represent the next step in the development of the child's interests in literature. In this book the child reads eighteen of the...

The First Night Before Christmas grew out of a desire to tell the Christmas story in an accessible way. Thee hope was to allow families to share and enjoy the real story of Christmas while acknowledging that there was once an historical figure who also...

"My name is Bart, and I am a Staffordshire Terrier. This is my story..."Children of all ages will enjoy Bart's story. Bart arrived at the Ranch in Shady Point, Oklahoma, in June 2012. He lived a very healthy, prosperous and happy life. He made such a...

One day, Abbi receives a special invitation from the mayor of her hometown. But, there is just one catch—she has to wear her signature bandana, which is nowhere to be found. Abbi and her mom decide to gear up for a fun-filled adventure as they...

Papa has a lot of stuff in the garage and it's really messy. It's so messy that Mama can't park her car in it. But being messy is okay, because if you search long enough you can find little, tiny things that fix big problems.

“At CASA, our role is to provide a voice for kids in the foster care system. A book like this is a great tool for our volunteers and for all adults in a foster kid’s life—we highly recommend it!”—Ann McAlpin,Executive...

A poignant young adult read about addiction, sexuality, peer pressure, and first love.

When seven-year-old Devin looks in the mirror, he sees his father's nose, dark skin, and unusual green eyes. He knows he looks like his father. What he doesn't know is why his father left him and his mother six years ago. He has no idea that many women...

After years of being trapped in an awkward household after her father's death, 16-year-old Aria Nayak finally gets a breath of fresh air on a vacation on a beautiful cruise ship . . . with her mother.Expecting nothing but a peaceful weekend, Aria finds...

Puzzled by the creation stories of her science and Sunday school teachers, little Monique Williams shares her vivid imagination and fabulous ideas of how she thought her world came to be! Her simple but inspired explanation paints a delightful concept...

Scholars believe the Principles of MA'AT (muh-aht) are the world's oldest moral and ethical code for human conduct. When Kemet (Modern Day Egypt) was at its greatest economic and spiritual heights, it was this concept that governed the lives and daily...

After escaping an attack by ruthless Seratian pirates, Captain Marion James Justo is still in danger. . . an unseen foe is using powerful viruses hidden inside heavy metal music to crash his ship’s computers!Christopher and Daniel Sterling, the two...

When Coco the mouse slips under a young spruce tree on his morning walk through the forest, he discovers a village of gingerbread houses and "Gingers" -- gingerbread men and women brought to life by magic. But all is not well in Gingerbread...

Grace Summer lands herself in a melon load of trouble when she becomes torn between the boy of her dreams and the boy almost next door. As the newly crowned Watermelon Queen, she is thrust into the spotlight, meets the dreamy Warren Hartley, and...

Firefighters' Busy Day! is a wonderful way to introduce little people to the abilities and skills needed in firefighting as a career. The active and engaging language used by the author encourages the incorporation of movement in a lesson...

Grace complains about "having to" clean her room, wash her hands and do her chores. She doesn't realize that, by learning to think differently, she can change her perspective from negative to positive. In this story, Grace discovers that her...

Raves for the Raven Who is a TherapistThis book grabs you from the outset and takes you on a hopeful journey: A colorful, spunky raven (with a Ph.D.) travels to Australia to meet a quokka who has lost his true smile, finds it hard to move and isn't...

A Story for Children, P-E-A-R-L-S of Wisdom for their ParentsComplemented by exquisite, colorful artwork, Dr. Zelinger skillfully crafts an easily relatable children's story using everyday situations, around the oppressive concept of Terrorism in the...

Sometimes you can show you care if you simply share! And sometimes sharing what you have is quite easy, especially when what you share (by giving to another) is your outgrown toys and clothes!  And there is no better time to do that than...

Sometimes some people may feel very sad because they are lonely. Maybe you have felt sad and lonely at one time or another as well, and you only wanted one thing. You wanted to feel like someone cared about you. And in your heart you felt...

If you have a good heart, then please follow your heart and let your heart lead your way. Fill your heart with goodness, and love and light. Give to others generously, and always love others with all of your heart, even if they don't love you...

Everyone should tell the truth, because it is true that the truth will always set you free! And this is because if you lie and never tell the truth, or even if you lie a little bit, you are not being true to yourself. And everyone knows you...

Think about what it means to be pink! And ask yourself about what having an absolutely wonderful pink day would mean to you! Now why that may seem like a silly thing to think about, having an absolutely wonderful pink day really, truly...

One thing always leads to another, and for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction! And this is why it is never really truly a question of if or even of hen when it comes to making choices about what you choose to say or to do! ...

Sometimes boys and girls both need to know it is time to grow up and act in a responsible manner. And for some this might not be such an easy thing to do. Growing up and accepting responsibility for your actions, even when you do something bad,...

If you hurt somebody’s feelings, even if you really didn’t mean to hurt their feelings, it is always a very good thing if you apologize.  And one thing you should never do, is to say mean things to others  or to call them mean names...

We all need to be kind to one another, merciful, meek and generous.  Calling people names and making fun of them does not fit into this category and if it is true that the meek will inherit the earth, we need to be meek, each and every singe one of...

We are living in a world where acts of love and kindness are not always applauded, and where people seem to want to gather their possessions unto themselves; and that is what prevents us  from engaging in acts of kindness and love and unselfish...

When a customer at the local hunting store purchases Dreyfus to add to his decoy duck collection, the hunter senses that this green-and-yellow duck is different than the other wooden ducks on the shelf. Turns out, he is! Dreyfus discovers that he is...

Libro de Colorear/Coloring Book:Gigi, también conocida como Gabriela Gucci Sorpresa tiene pruebas, retos y muchas aventuras mágicas. Mientras solamente tiene ocho años, ella es bastante heroica. Esta historia nos recuerda que cada uno es más poderoso de...

This is a little book with a very big message, and that message is that what we need to do is take the time to look around us and to look carefully at the world and see how things really are.Enjoy the interactions of a girl named China Dahl with her...

Christmas comes but once a year, but we can still keep the spirit of Christmas alive all through the year if we really try.  Or maybe we don’t have to really try all that hard to keep Christmas alive if we can only change our hearts and how we...

"Buddy & His Big Truck" is based upon looking into the life of a truck driver and what they may do or see throughout their journey, whether it is a short run in a city or a long haul across the country.Ride along with Buddy on his next delivery.

This is a children’s book about racism and bullying, and is a very positive story for both young and old alike.  This book introduces the discussion of how each and every one of us is unique, but special in our own way.  However, being...