Children's Modern and Contemporary Fiction Books

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...

Freddy is a stubborn little dragon that refuses to wear his green shoes because his friends make fun of him. Every time someone asks him to wear it, he says, "No." Follow Freddy's journey, from his lack of confidence to stand up for his choices,...

Charlie the Steam Train and his buddies are all hard-working Trains. A party is going to be set up because they are such hard workers. With all the excitement Charlie could not sleep but his buddies did. Charlie stayed up all night. The next morning...

17 Year old Panuk lives in Pangnirtung with his parents and extended family. Panuk's parents have passed down many Inuit traditions to their children and have also taught them survival skills, including how to hunt and fish.Panuk's father takes tourists...

The Huckabirds Learn to Face Their Fears is a 3-in-1 book. It starts with two illustrated children's stories paired with a back section for parents and caregivers. The back section offers an abundance of practical wisdom, skills and help in growing...

Un chat ébouriffé surprend le raton femelle aux yeux carrés lors de sa promenade du soir. Afin d'échapper aux griffes boueuses du chat, Raton Yeux-Carrés saute sur un toit. C'est alors qu'elle découvre l'endroit idéal pour fonder une famille. Mais...

Wil and Sophie are back in their battle against the Serpent's Chain!Cousins Wil Wychwood and Sophie Isidor unearth yet another dastardly scheme from this dangerous secret society. Now the Serpent's Chain plans to seize the Manitoba Legislative Building -...

The Way of the Loon tells of a spring and summer in a loon family's life on a lake in the boreal forest. When LaLa and Dapper return to the northern lake to raise a family, challenges lie ahead: hungry eagles, rowdy humans, and a large fish threaten...

Today, I Want to Say Neigh is the story of a sweet little piggy that's tired of its oiiiiiink and fantasizes about looking, sounding, and even feeling like the other animals on the farm. But with gentle self-reflection and the guidance of its furry...

If Grandma were here, what would you do together? Would you sing a song? Go on an amazing adventure? Or give each other a giant hug? See what special things grandmas and grandkids do together!This treasure chest of memories is a perfect way for kids and...

Silly Sally Sue was created for my son Brandon when he was only three and over time when my daughter was born Sally become an every day story. I had fun creating her and her friends. Sally's silly ways and her and her friends adventures. In the story's...

What would dinosaurs do about fake news if they were alive today? Two young troodons, Soloyo and Tyru, don't agree about anything except that they need to do something-and fast-about a mysterious creature that was spotted in the farmlands. Livestock are...

One sunny day, a group of animal friends meet in the forest. There is a happy dog, a fuzzy squirrel, a proud peacock, and many more. Each animal makes up a fun rhyme about how special their tail is, and all the exciting things it can do. When a surprise...