Children's Modern and Contemporary Fiction Books

"The Unicorns From Capricorn" was written to tickle your funny bone and capture your imagination.  Hope you will enjoy reading about how they go about capturing a planet-wandering Unicorn by the name of Thunder!

Why is the ewe crying? What will Leonie find? Where is the lamb? Where is Jack? What will Leonie do? Find out all the answers in this charming little tale about the need for love and cooperation between human and animal, and human and human. ...

Annabelle's Love is the perfect bedtime story. In it, a little girl named Annabelle is most curious about love. Her mother tells her stories about true love, and Annabelle longs to find it. Little does Annabelle know that she has already found true...

Four-year-old Jenna and her eighteen-year-old family cat Tabby are the best of friends. One day, Tabby starts acting weirdly. She keeps tipping over and can't walk. After taking Tabby to the vet, Jenna and her Mother get the bad news...Tabby is very sick...

The Goose and the Tree is a wonderful children's story about a tree who feels so sad and alone that she is colorless. She is one of the last trees left in the field, and even though the world around her is filled with life and the colors of the rainbow,...

Sir Bentley began his life on a farm with several brothers and sisters. Months pass and most of the pups were adopted - except for Sir Bentley. Why wouldn't anyone want to adopt me? he thought. Find out what happens to Sir Bentley as he spends the summer...

Who is The Invisible Boy in this children's story? Six-year-old Zac is having trouble fitting in at school. Plus, he does not have any "problem-solving" strategies that could help him.Unaware of his own emotions, Zac is suffering from anxiety. He finally...

A new children's book series is born in Thomas Goes to the Sea. Readers of all ages will be enchanted as Thomas the Tortoise receives a call that he cannot ignore. Something within is telling Thomas to leave his safe home tucked away in the nature...

What is wrong with Nicholas? Nothing is wrong with Nicholas, he just happens to have ADHD. Readers follow Nicholas, and his animated and sometimes comical clock companion, through a typical day. A day in which Nicholas loses a friend or two, talks too...

One day a new student joins Katherine's first grade class. His name is Luis and he looks very different in appearance than Katherine. Katherine is afraid to talk to Luis; therefore, she ignores him and walks away. She goes home from school that day...

At just three months of age, he had seen more than anyone should ever have to see. He was the offspring of two champions in the bloody, sadistic world of dog-fighting. An American Staffordshire Bull Terrier, the pup was bred to be a killer, trained in...

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The book There Once Was . . . is a feel-good book about diversity, purpose, and understanding. This book subtly promotes anti-bullying while giving children characters for which they can identify. This book engulfs self-love, acceptance, and happiness.

Flash travels back in time to meet the dinosaurs and makes lots of friends along the way. Even a T. rex has a big smile for Flash. From a giant tortoise to a Stegosaurus, Flash finds new friends who help him find his way back home. Flash was very happy...

Has Dad completely lost his marbles?   A kid tries to make sense of his Dad’s crazy rambling about their sweet goofy dog.   Dad is suspicious of every little thing that the dog does and even thinks the dog may have come from outer space!...

Growing up multi-racial, I struggled with my ethnic identity. I was teased as a child and often called a “Zebra”. In my young adult life, I went to school for Early Childhood and Elementary Education. I was a preschool teacher for many years...

For many years I have been fortunate enough to have pets in my life and enjoyed all their comfort with unconditional love and affection. I believe this is a special gift; I wholeheartedly enjoy each and every day. Each and every cat has demonstrated a...

A Kingdom’s Story is a classic tale of kingdom versus dragon with an un-classic twist of perspective. Fear and prejudices of a kingdom lead to a dragon’s entrapment that can only lead to the classic scene of the prince’s battle with the...

This book is to remind children of the beauty in colors, showing how beauty can be healthy and how healthy can make you happy.                                    ...

There was a deep, low grumbling, groaning noise coming from deep within the forest where no grumbling, groaning noise should be heard. Sagebrush, the tailless puppy, felt the vibration of the earth before she heard the noise as the sun began to rise over...

One day, two little monkeys were so bored they didn’t know what to do. They were tired of playing with their puzzles, video games, and all the other toys, and for once, they did all their chores early that day. They couldn’t think of anything...

My book A Boy in a Wheelchair is a story about my son Connor. The story goes through the struggles and joy of managing life with a broken leg. It may be helpful to parents out there who are going through a similar journey with a loved one who has been...

A little boy about 9 was curious about Easter. He asked his mother, but she didn’t know. He set out to find the answer in the forest of Florida, looking for the elusive Easter Bunny.           

Cooper’s Christmas with Princess Preslie is a memorial to the author’s grandson and granddaughter.Cooper’s Christmas with Princess Preslie references heaven as a kingdom and God as its king. Children will imagine the beauty of heaven...

A chance meeting through an employment ad for a ghost writer brought together a Dubai engineer with a childlike heart; an inspirational writer from Detroit, Michigan, looking for work; and a gifted Syrian storyboard artist—all for the common...

Lissi Anne has a great friend, Giselle, who gives her the special gift of a magical tiny seashell. This enchanted seashell takes her across the sea on an adventure even beyond what Lissi Anne can imagine. All day long, Lissi Anne wanders from place to...

Leon packs his box because he has to leave his family and friends. Leon's stomach hurts when he has to say goodbye.A strong airstream carries him all the way to the other side of the world.There he makes a lot of exciting experiences, and he gets to know...

Nonna and Tante’s Adventures in the South Pacific is a happy story based on Tante’s South Pacific adventure with her friend Nonna from Italy. This story is a journey out to sea and through the Pacific Islands, including Vanuatu, Fiji, and...

Every Child Can be a Reading Star!A very fat cat is not fast. Or is she? Catty can be fast when she wants to be fast. Is Catty Fast? is part of the Reading Stars series. Reading Star books are for kids at the very beginning of a lifetime love of reading...

Spanish Language Edition of My Ball by Audrey BeaWhen a little girl finds a little ball, she goes on a little quest to find the right owner. Will she find the person who owns the ball? Find out!This sweet story features a multicultural playground...

Bilingual English/Spanish EditionWhen a little girl finds a little ball, she goes on a little quest to find the right owner. Will she find the person who owns the ball? Find out!This sweet story features a multicultural playground setting and emphasizes...

A Growth Mindset story of Grit and Innovation When Squirrel watches the birds, he sees something he desperately wants: the ability to fly. Even though his family tells him to give up his dreams, Squirrel refuses to stay on the ground. With the help of...

Spanish Language Version: It's Not About You, Little Hoo! Oh, Little Hoo! It's Not About You! Little Hoo has a big lesson to learn: the world doesn't revolve around him. When playing with friends or spending time with family, Little Hoo gets frustrated...

The Classic Nursery Rhyme Gets an Upgrade! Play pat-a-cake with new verses and cheerful illustrations in this new picture book. Each verse introduces new characters like Pat a Cake Farmer Jane, Dinosaur, Kitty Cat and Choo-Choo Train and breathes new fun...

It's time for the toys to twirl! When two little girls head outside to play, it's time for their inside toys to have a good time. Dolls, stuffed animals and more take to the bedroom dance floor for a fun dance party before their owners return. This...

Spanish Language Edition: Little Hoo Has the Flu Poor Little Hoo! Little Hoo doesn't feel good. With a fever and a stuffy beak, Little Hoo needs lots of rest before the little owl will be ready to play. Mama Hoo provides fluffy pillows, plenty of...

"Maxwell, the Raindrop Who Wouldn't Fall" is a picture book that encourages the reader to be happy with who they are.Maxwell does not want to simply fall like the other raindrops. He feels that, as a raindrop, he has little importance. He wants to be a...

Bilingual English-Spanish Edition: It's Not About You, Little Hoo! Oh, Little Hoo! It's Not About You! Little Hoo has a big lesson to learn: the world doesn't revolve around him. When playing with friends or spending time with family, Little Hoo gets...

Every Child Can be a Reading Star! What do we do when outside birds end up INSIDE? Inspired by all of the funny times a child has spotted an outside bird, inside, this rhyming beginning reader brings feathered friends indoors. Inside Birds is part of...

We live in an ever-changing world, and acceptance is now more important than ever. Why not teach children early? Imaginationland is a happy place, a place of dreams. In this world of fantasy, everyone gets along, regardless of skin color. There is no...

I Love Winter (Tamil edition).Winter is a fun and beautiful season to play in the snow, but Jimmy the little bunny was not prepared for the cold weather. Once he learns how to keep himself warm, he can finally enjoy spending time outside with his...

Rudi Travels the World is a delightful, educational read for animal lovers and adventurers.Following Rudi's real life adventures in Book 1, Adventures with Rudi.....This time Rudi is going to travel the world!The summer holidays have begun, and Mommy and...

A FIGHTING HEART. AN UNLIKELY FRIENDSHIP. ONE BOLD IDEA. Karina Prashant, a gutsy girl raised by her single mother, is determined to get out of a financial rut. After inheriting an abandoned land from her father, she is compelled to move to the historic...

Karkulka Puppet Theatre has entertained young children with puppet shows for many years. And now, here is a book about this charming little theatre and one of the stories about two best friends and what happened to them one Christmas. The story is...

A whimsical girl, a nostalgic mom and a wise old Family Tree take a journey back in time. Molli and Me and the Family Tree reveals beloved ancestors who mysteriously appear to Molli as root vegetables and imaginative characters dangling on the trees'...

It's summertime, and everyone is having fun at the pool. Everyone except a young boy named Mike. He has undergone open-heart surgery and is nervous about showing his scar. Will the kids at the pool make fun of him? His friend Emma sees his worry and...

A big, shaggy cat startles the square-eyed raccoon on her evening walk. After the raccoon jumps up onto a roof to escape the cat's muddy claws, she discovers the perfect place to have a family. But when the lady who lives in the house locks Square-Eyed...