Children's Modern and Contemporary Fiction Books

Everyone's favourite Wee Granny is back with her magic bag, and Emily and Harry are desperate to see what she's got inside it today. It's the day of the school ceilidh, and they have to pick up last-minute supplies before the celebrations and dancing can...

'On the 1st day of Yuletide, My true luve gied tae me, A reid robin in a rowan tree.' Take a deep breath and prepare for a journey through all twelve days of Yuletide with a cast of skaters skooshin, lassies birlin, sheep a-shooglin and the all-important...

It is the time of the Cold War. Soviet spies are feared, and secrets are traded. People disappear. Thirteen-year-old Alasdair, living in London, knows nothing of this world. He can't wait to start his long summer holiday on the Isle of Skye, away from...

A charming alphabet book for everyone who loves Elsa Beskow's classic picture books. Journey through the world of Elsa Beskow from Accordian to Zzz, with everything in between -- Cow and Elephant, Flowers and Igloo and even Jack Frost and Queen. This...

Pete has never even heard of Clydebank in Scotland, but when his dad finds a new job at last, Pete finds himself leaving his home in London overnight. There are advantages to his new life, including a massive new bedroom and his first ever garden,...

Can you spot a tractor on the croft, a tram on Edinburgh's cobbled streets and a train in the Highlands? Your wee ones will find lots of vehicles to spot, name and talk about -- a boat, a train, a tractor, a car, a tram and even a helicopter -- in...

Say hello to green Nessie, wave a blue saltire and pick a beautiful purple thistle! Introduce your wee ones to their first colours -- red, blue, yellow, orange, green and purple -- with a Scottish twist! This bright board book is packed with lively...

""Baz was the kind of friend I wanted. Everyone seemed a bit afraid of him."" Forced to move away from his dad in Aberdeen to a run-down Glasgow council estate, Logan thinks he's pretty lucky to have made any friends -- let alone Baz and the boys. Baz...

Four unlikely animal companions set off on an adventure to become musicians in the town of Bremen. When night falls and they're cold and hungry, the friends find a cabin in the forest where they could rest and eat -- if it wasn't home to a band of...

Four unlikely animal companions set off on an adventure to become musicians in the town of Bremen. When night falls and they're cold and hungry, the friends find a cabin in the forest where they could rest and eat -- if it wasn't home to a band of...

Four unlikely animal companions set off on an adventure to become musicians in the town of Bremen. When night falls and they're cold and hungry, the friends find a cabin in the forest where they could rest and eat -- if it wasn't home to a band of...

Long, long ago, a very special star appeared in the night sky. It shone more brightly than all the other stars. Three wise men called Melchior, Caspar and Balthasar gazed at the star in wonder. They had never seen anything like it before.In this...

If Saul and Agnes don't do something their den will be destroyed. But the title deeds that could save it were lost in 1914. Good job they know the secret of time travel!Still, is travelling back in time to a world on the verge of war really a good idea?...

If Saul and Agnes don't do something their den will be destroyed. But the title deeds that could save it were lost in 1914. Good job they know the secret of time travel!Still, is travelling back in time to a world on the verge of war really a good idea?...

'Once upon a time there was a little, little old woman who lived in a little, little old cottage with a mischievous little cat'This simple and charming tale of a little cat that gets into big trouble is perfect for sharing. Young children will love the...

'His arms kept stretching, as if they were somehow getting longer. His fingers clenched in, then spread out again like claws. The shape of his head was changing impossibly too, the ears becoming pointed and growing upward, his jaw pushing and thrusting...

'His arms kept stretching, as if they were somehow getting longer. His fingers clenched in, then spread out again like claws. The shape of his head was changing impossibly too, the ears becoming pointed and growing upward, his jaw pushing and thrusting...

'His arms kept stretching, as if they were somehow getting longer. His fingers clenched in, then spread out again like claws. The shape of his head was changing impossibly too, the ears becoming pointed and growing upward, his jaw pushing and thrusting...

'She plunged beneath the surface, her eyes blind in the murky, green water: dived again and again until she couldn't take another breath. There was no trace. Freya was gone.'Jess has heard the rumours, old folk tales of creatures that live beneath the...

A braw Scots story for bairns!Welcome to Thistle Sands, a beautiful sandy Scottish beach where you'll meet lots of friendly folk and some fun Scots words. Don't worry if you're PEELY WALLY, just grab a bucket and spade for a day of making sandcastles,...

'There was a wee lassie who swallowed a midgie. I don't know why she swallowed the midgie, So teeny and squidgy!'In this hilarious twist on a much-loved rhyme, the wee lassie swallows a succession of Scotland's favourite creatures to catch that peskie...

Emily and Jamie live near Hilltop Wood. Through Hilltop Wood runs Hilltop Stream, and the two children love to splash and play in its clear water.One day, they discover the stream has become dark and dirty, and the otter they used to see have gone. What...

This classic, much-loved board book without text leads young children through the year.The fun, simple illustrations show children enjoying outdoor seasonal activities such as feeding ducks in the spring rain, building sandcastles in the summer sun,...

Sophie lives in the city, and her vegetables come from the supermarket. Then she goes to visit her grandparents in the countryside - and soon discovers how much there is to learn about how things grow!Sophie helps her grandfather through the different...

The town of Hamelin is infested with rats. The people are at their wits' end. Then a strange man arrives at the town gates... The Pied Piper promises to help rid the town of the rats. But will they keep their promise to pay him?This classic version of...

'At that moment the kitchen door opened and something colossal came stomping out. It was about seven feet tall with green skin and tufts of black fur on the back of its ham-like hands. A long, thick tail was dragging heavily across the floor behind it...

Jamie has been watching the wee white seal that lives on the beach. At night the wee seal cuddles up to its mother. In the morning she goes out to sea and leaves it alone like a strange white stone on the sand.One day tourists come and crowd the wee seal...

'Stories are something you carry with you, something to last your entire life, to be passed on to your children, and their children for evermore.' Duncan WilliamsonDuncan Williamson was one of Scotland's Travelling People, born on the shores of Loch Fyne...

Little Tomte lives happily in his cosy house beside a beautiful tree. When winter arrives, he is worried that Christmas won't come -- until he makes a special Christmas wish. He embarks on a candle-making plan which will help make his wish come true.A...

'The boy looks about seven or eight years old and should weigh next to nothing. And yet it takes four men to drag him out of the water. We soon realise why. Padlocked around his ankle is a thick metal chain, which plummets right down to the sea's bottom...

This sturdy, colourful board book introduces babies and toddlers to the wonder of the Christmas story.Hilde Heyduck-Huth's radiant illustrations will engage children and the simple, gentle text is perfect for reading aloud.

Jean Demetris was a primary school teacher for 22 years. The latter years of her career were spent teaching children in reception, an experience which set her in good stead to understand how young children engage with story books. The subject of dementia...

Jean Demetris was a primary school teacher for 22 years. The latter years of her career were spent teaching children in reception, an experience which set her in good stead to understand how young children engage with story books. The subject of dementia...

Sing Auld Lang Syne while you climb to the top of a Castle. Wave to a Highland Cow in John OGroats. Put on a Kilt and avoid those Midges as you visit a Loch (not lock!) to meet Nessie. Then speed back over the Forth Bridge to Edinburgh Zoo not forgetting...

This beautifully illustrated, vintage collection of thirty classic nursery rhymes is the perfect gift for any baby or child.First published in 1911, it includes favourites such as Humpty Dumpty, Mary Had a Little Lamb, Sing a Song of Sixpence and...

A charming collection of prayers for children, to say throughout the day and at bedtime. This is the ideal first prayer book for any child. Based on well-known classics, the prayers have been rephrased to make them enjoyable for children. As well as...

Sing Auld Lang Syne while you climb to the top of a Castle. Wave to a Highland Cow in John OGroats. Put on a Kilt and avoid those Midges as you visit a Loch (not lock!) to meet Nessie. Then speed back over the Forth Bridge to Edinburgh Zoo not forgetting...

It's a breezy day in Horse Chestnut Town. Join in with Connor the Conker as he has fun in the wind and tests out his balancing, rolling, stretching and swimming skills.This fun adventure story and activity book provides a safe and effective way of...

Sigrun Danielsdottir is a psychologist specialising in eating disorders and body image. She currently works for the Icelandic Directorate of Health, and was previously a clinical psychologist in an eating disorder treatment team at the Child and...

My Little Book of Burrowing Owls is a delightful story about a new family of burrowing owls. From the parents' preparation of the burrow to the hatching of seven hungry babies that learn to hunt, fly, and survive in a sometimes dangerous world, this...

My Little Book of Painted Turtles is a delightful story about a new family of painted turtles. From the safety of the nest where the baby turtles hatch to the security of the pond where they search for food and witness the changing seasons, this...

Charming, adventure-filled stories in which young children learn about the cycle of life.

There is a mystery afoot at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. A hole appears here, a tiny bite there. Someone has been eating the art! Join Riley the Museum Dog, who is specially trained to sniff out pests, as he attempts to catch the mischievous...

Orange Fish and Green Fish might be opposites, but when they're together, they sure have fun! Linda Kranz celebrates our differences with her bright and merry rock fish in this lively book of opposites.

When one yellow fish meets one triangle fish the adventure begins. Linda Kranz delights, yet again, with her colorful rock fish in this cheerful counting book about the joy of making friends.

Owen, who lives in Colorado, is visiting his cousin Neko at her home in coastal California. He is eager to explore the beach with his cousin and aunt, and they find a large amount of kelp washed ashore after a large storm the previous evening. His...

"Now I know this is where I belong." Follow Grandfather, Marcus and their vibrant friends in this multi-generational story of acceptance and camaraderie as they navigate through nature's beauty and learn the rewards of friendships both old and new. In...

Mia's life feels split in two after her parents get divorced - even her cat and dog now live in two separate places. When she's at her dad's house, Mia misses her mom's jokes and singing. And when she's at her mom's house, she misses her dad's laugh and...