Children's Modern and Contemporary Fiction Books

For as long as Poppy Papaya can remember, her parents have always thrown her the birthday parties of her dreams-except something always seemed to go wrong. One year, Poppy's parents through her a superhero party but no one could figure out who she was...

Teaching what he learned about the game of soccer to the Angels was Eddie's main goal. In the end he learns that instead of trying to copy how the professionals play it's always best to just be yourself.

When a fluffy owl crosses paths with a sneaky fox and a wise, little bee, she embarks on an exciting adventure while learning about kindness, forgiveness, and accepting differences. Written with delightful rhymes, and complete with a list of open-ended...

Everyone is bringing gifts to honor the newborn king, but who will bring "The Finest Gift?" "The Finest Gifts: A Christmas Story" is a beautifully illustrated, poetic adaptation of the traditional Christmas story, written from the perspective of those...

Cheesesteaks and Clippers is an endearing look at important life lessons learned during a visit to a beloved local barber shop. Told from the perspective of a young boy, the humorous story and engaging illustrations capture the warmth and friendship...

The kids at the zoo love to see Ella the funny baby gorilla. She dances and climbs and plays pranks on the kids.She's always getting into trouble with her mom and dad. This is a sweet story that follows Ella's adventures at the zoo.

Halloween, just the mention of the name makes the kid's eyes twinkle with delight. They recall the fun they had as they walked through those streets on that cold October day, pretending to be someone else. Being rewarded with all kinds of goodies for...

Police officers are super heroes in the eyes of their children. When their parents are in Law Enforcement, a child learns fast that crime fighting does not stop for birthdays, holidays or life events. This book helps readers navigate the beautiful proud...

What makes an animal astute that allows them to adapt to their environment? First of all, what does astute even mean? It’s easy as ABC....all the way through the letter Z!That’s where assonance and alliteration come into play and make...

Twin girls, Ann and Meg, and an osprey named Oskey always spend the Fourth of July in Massachusetts on Cape Cod. The girls come to visit their grandparents, while the osprey comes to raise his family in a super-sized nest. A neighborhood parade, family...

"PINK FRIDAY" is a novel about teenager, Martha's, response to her family's deception, dysfunction and dishonesty. As a consequence of her bruised spirit, and a fierce will to change her world, Martha devises a plan!

Follow Carl the Rooster on an adventure through Ocean Springs, Mississippi as he introduces his new kitten friend to his favorite hangouts and events in his hometown. This fictional story is based on true events in a typical day of Carl the Rooster.

Bruno & Frida are brother and sister French Bulldogs. The two live in the French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana, but today they are about to go on an adventure in the beautiful city of Paris.  Frida has a lot of energy and is always ready to...

In magical land where dragons dance in palace gardens, and lanterns dot the landscape, a magical creature was born. Some call it a Foo Foo Dog, some call it a Lion Dog, others call it a Dragon Dog, but all call it enchanted. The Empress and the Legend of...

Come friends to the delicious land of Dancia, where mountains are edible, soda springs bubble up from the ground and everybody knows "if it's sweet, it's good to eat." Join Princess Illyana and her companions in The Grand Tournament as they blow really...

Joey, the MONSTER, thought it would all be easy. He would appear from under Sarah's bed, sneak upon her slowly and scare the DAYLIGHTS out of her.But unfortunately, he was VERY wrong.Sarah not only stopped him from scaring her, but she stopped him from...

This is the first installment of a Wholesome, sweet and Fun book series for all animal loving children. It is a set of stories about five pleasantly adventurous Pitbull Puppies that grow-up together experiencing life in a manner devoid of strife, or...

As young Jonah Gorkin gets ready for bed, he asks his dad: "What does God look like?" Join Jonah and his dad as they work together to answer this spiritual question. As you do so, you will discover a special story that gives children and the adults in...

A sad and scared party balloon discovers new, exciting, and frightening places when the wind carries the balloon awat from the other party balloons. Where will the wind take the balloon? Will the balloon make it back to the party? Read this fictional...

Young Author Story of a pre-teen girl moving from Michigan to Texas Written by Shirley ElFishawy (11 years old)

Learn about the animals in the forest and the fields and their habitats as little Maddie searches for her lost red ball with a happy ending. Beautifully illustrated.

Lily at Eight will both entertain young readers and show them how to believe in themselves. Lily learns to have confidence, while facing bullies and friends at school, at home, and in her new Jujitsu class.

About a girl who loves someone a lot and wants to do something special for that someone, but doesn't know what to do. Searching for answers she finally comes up with an idea. It's all in your heart and mind, in finding the perfect gift someone will...

This is an exciting story of time travel and four little grandchildren as they travel back to the time of Noah. What started as an afternoon summer visit to their Grandmama's and an unexpected thunderstorm, turns into an exciting adventure for the...

Freshman writers at Durham School of the Arts, apublic arts magnet school in North Carolina, share the stories of their teenage lives in this wide-ranging collection of short memoirs. Originally written for a class project, the memoirs were edited by...

Norman didn't like being Norman. With a great big mop of red hair and a pair of big googly glasses, Norman felt anything but normal. But the start of the new school year changed everything. Join Norman on his journey as he discovers normal isn't all its...

Take a journey with Daveda Gruber into the fantasy world she creates for children. This book has animals that are lovable and fun! Gruber has two other children books and a teen book published along with seven other books for adults. This being her...

Inspired by New York Times best seller "Three Cups of Tea" this book tells the story of a courageous young man determined to honor his late sister by placing her treasured necklace on the world's most magnificent peak. Despite a life-threatening journey...

Mortimer Mouse has always been the one to play tricks on others. When those around him finally get sick of his nasty games, he runs off and gets himself into a big mess! Will he ever learn that it's possible to laugh with others instead of at them?

When a mother feels that her relationship with her child is weak, this manual can help a therapist develop a treatment that can repair the broken maternal-infant bond.

"The heart of a child is in their natural ability to imagine. Color along with them as they save their towns from The Pollutinator, Dragons, and Monster Fish. 208 pages of nine triumphant tales of humor, hope and reason and compassion. Written and...

There once was a creature called the Lute that wanted to eat everything. He had an insatiable appetite and the people had nothing left with which to feed him. Can this creature be stopped before he eats the entire world?

After being bounced from one family member to the next, seventeen-year-old Viola finds herself exiled from her home in California, in route to a new home with her uncle in the Midwestern middle of nowhere. It isn't exactly a move she's excited about. It...

The beginning to optimizing healthy youth development through all strength.

Uncertain grammar and indifferent editing, sketches by an uncertain hand. The usual vanity press production, all for the benefit of my 10 year old daughter and her good friend. Dragons, Pirates, age-inappropriate humor, all available under a generous...

Bailey went from a dog on Craig's list to an agility super star (at least in her mind). The story of how she got from Craig's list to the agility ring is the story of Bailey's adventures.

A fairytale for girls and their brothers. A Wise Woman, who lives in harmony with nature, a greedy King, who wants to rule everything and everybody, a magical white cat, love and adventure! Three fantastic strong daughters: an herbalist, a musician and a...

This short book is a small gathering of short stories. Each story is based on true events. This is a dream come true.

Jake is the youngest and newest member of Adventure Sports, a club for visually impaired children and teenagers. More than anything, Jake wants to be friends with the older kids. To his dismay, the next activity is the Stagecoach Run, a long distance...

Catfish Cowboy is a story about a catfish that lived in a deep water hole until he was befriended by a curious turtle who challenged him to jump out of the water one day. To the turtle's surprise the catfish had a personality and luck that would marvel...

Join Will, his Father and crazy Uncle on their exciting journey, recreating the travels of Marco Polo six centuries earlier! Dangerous sea crossings and desert adventures keep Will and an awesome new friend constantly wondering: What's around the next...

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