Children's Modern and Contemporary Fiction Books

(Bilingual English-Dutch edition) When a good-natured lion, king of all the animals, sees his reflection in a pool of water for the first time, he gasps at the fierce creature staring back at him and is too frightened to drink - until, finally, he...

(Bilingual English-Dutch edition) When a boy visits another village, he is amazed to find the people terrified of something that - just because they have not seen it before - they mistake for a terrible, dangerous animal. Using his own knowledge and by...

(Wydanie dwujęzyczne polsko-ukraińskie) Wskutek niedokładnego wypełnienia instrukcji otrzymanych od Mędrca Arifa, królowa krainy Hycz-Hycz rodzi półchłopca. Jak do tego dochodzi oraz w jaki sposób Książę Neem z półchłopca staje się całym,...

Be careful what you wish for! All this pumpkin wants is to escape his patch, but when a mischievous mouse jinn offers him three magical wishes, he learns the hard way that the grass isn't always greener on the other side! From a bumpy truck ride to...

Seventeen-year-old Maya is a Fragile-someone deemed too weak to function in society -and has spent the last decade institutionalized at the Academy for the Rehabilitation of Children. Maya wants nothing more than to be cured of her neurotic...

(Zweisprachige Ausgabe Deutsch-Ukrainisch) Dies ist ein Märchen von zwei Prinzen und ihren Schicksalen. Prinz Hoshyar erreicht Ansehen und Reichtum, indem er riesige Fische aus Metall bauen lässt, die wunderbare Aufgaben verrichten und die Leute reich...

(Wydanie dwujęzyczne polsko-ukraińskie) Oto opowieść o pewnym człowieku, który ma okropne maniery, i o bystrym chłopcu, który znalazł sposób na zmianę jego zachowania. Dzięki pomocy i zaangażowaniu całej wioski plan odnosi sukces. Historyjka ta...

(Wydanie dwujęzyczne polsko-ukraińskie) Oto opowieść o dwóch książętach oraz ich wędrówce ku swojemu przeznaczeniu. Książę Hoshyar zdobywa sławę i zaszczyty, nadzorując budowę olbrzymich metalowych ryb, które wyczyniają cuda i przynoszą bogactwo...

(Edition bilingue français-ukrainien) C'est l'histoire d'un homme très mal élevé et d'un jeune garçon du village qui élabore un plan pour changer son comportement. Avec l'aide des autres villageois, le plan réussit, au profit de tous. Les enfants, bien...

(Wydanie dwujęzyczne polsko-ukraińskie) Pewien człowiek podstępem zwabia lisa, obiecując mu kurczaka. Lis wpada w pułapkę, lecz dzięki sprytowi i wytrwałości udaje mu się uciec. Opowieść tę, pochodzącą z bogatej tradycji ustnej Azji Środkowej i...

(Edition bilingue français-ukrainien) L'ingéniosité et la persévérance d'un renardeau lui permettent d'échapper au piège astucieux que lui a tendu un homme. Cette histoire captivante peut inciter les enfants à relever directement les défis, à surmonter...

(Bilingual English-Polish edition) This is the story of two brothers: one skilled in the practical arts and the other, Prince Tambal, considered by most people to be only a dreamer. Their father, the king, announces a competition to produce "interesting...

(Bilingual English-Polish edition) In this amusing story, an old woman encounters an eagle for the first time. Perplexed by its unfamiliar appearance, she decides to change it to suit her own ideas of what a bird should look like. Her efforts mirror a...

(Edition bilingue français-ukrainien) Le jour où un petit garçon naît, ses parents reçoivent la visite d'un sage qui leur dit : Ce petit garçon est très, très important, et un jour, je lui offrirai quelque chose de merveilleux. Mais d'abord, je devrai...

(Edition bilingue français-ukrainien) Voulant vraiment avoir un fils, la reine de Hich-Hich vient consulter Arif le Sage. Mais faute de suivre ses instructions précises, elle donne naissance à un demi-garçon qu'elle appelle Niim. Que Niim soit capable de...

(Edition bilingue français-ukrainien) Cette histoire raconte comment une femme perd une pomme dans un trou puis tente de la récupérer de multiples manières. Les enfants adorent réciter de mémoire la séquence d'action de ce conte cumulatif, mais lorsque...

(Wydanie dwujęzyczne polsko-ukraińskie) Opowieść o lwim królu dżungli i jego przyjaciołach bawi i uczy dzieci już od setek lat. Pomaga najmłodszym przezwyciężyć irracjonalny strach, tak często powodowany zachowaniami czy zdarzeniami, których jeszcze...

Embark on a journey with monsters and ghoulish beasts that will creep into your imagination and frighten your soul-spooky Poems to read in the dark. What makes you scared?

Start your Halloween off right by partying with us!About This Book:·      All activities are Halloween related for kids ages 3-6 years. Preschool, Pre-k and Kindergarten·      Alphabet -Word...

This open-access anthology features short texts that can be read in a single class period and are designed to spark deep conversations. Organized around themes of being, love, land, world, and futures, these poems, essays, and flash fiction offer...

Duke the Deaf Dog doesn't want to miss any fun.But working hard all day to watch and listen to people makes him feel tired. Sometimes he needs a break. Learn along with Duke how to recognize his feelings and ask for help.You'll love the Duke the Deaf Dog...

The Big Aquarium Adventure is the first in the hi-lo series from Alex and Jordan Explores! Its developmental format is real, relatable, and relevant!Do you know a reader struggling with comprehension?Do they have a learning...

Asian Adventures: A-Z Food EditionBibimbap, edamame, jackfruit, and more! There are so many delicious Asian foods to discover!If you consider yourself a food expert, this A-to-Z story is for you! Set out on an amazing alphabet journey to learn about all...

Leif is a brand-new leaf-full of energy and excitement. He watches with longing as Bluebird soars through the air, Butterfly dances among the flowers, and Bumblebee zips from bloom to bloom. Leif longs to join them and feel the rush of wind on his face...

Arty is not your typical see a fish you fight Betta. What HE wants most of all is a friend. He knows how he is supposed to be, but...he knows nothing about this "friend" stuff. Can he do it? What do friends really do? Then along comes a silly sea slug,...

One day, when the joy is stolen from Princess Ella's home, she decides to take her backpack, wear her unicorn boots, and go across the kingdom in an attempt to bring it back along with her kidnapped brother Prince Colorado. Little did the princess know,...

The number one purpose of the little Watermelon Fairy is to kiss all the seeds so they turn pink, but what happens when she sleeps in on the job? The world is not so PINK anymore and she realizes how important she is! 

Millions of rain droplets come down to Earth everyday and enrich the circle of life--but could just ONE really make a difference? In this story, one little droplet finds out for itself after falling on a caterpillar stuck in harm's way!

Amazing, adaptable, and assertive! This Asian girl is on an affirmation adventure!Looking for a story to improve your child's positivity, confidence, and self-worth? I Am an Amazing Asian Girl reminds young readers that anything is possible...

This fun book will teach children about the systems of the human body and how they are used to interact with their world, stay healthy, and give honor to God. The book describes each system and how they have a function (in a playful, child relatable...

Lion cub siblings Jade and David learn to honor those who have served in the military when their family attends a Veterans Day party hosted by their grandparents. They have the opportunity to meet veterans from different branches of service, learn...

"I've learned one thing for sure. A friend-or an enemy-is not always who we think they are. And it only took me twenty years to figure it out."When Coral, a neglected 12-year-old from a trailer park, meets Rosella, her eccentric, retired neighbor, an...

Bear is BIG. Bear is BOLD. And Bear loves BREAD! Other dogs chew bones, dig holes, and ride bikes, but Bear follows his nose in search of bread. Along the way, he makes friends and brings joy to his neighborhood, by just being himself.

Xóchitl y Papalotl is an early middle-grade picture book for young readers about 10-year-old Xóchitl's adventure through the Forbidden Forest as she helps a monarch butterfly to its sanctuary in Michoacán, Mexico. Remembering the legend that helping a...

Las Tres Toronjas is a chapter book for upper elementary children. The Purépecha King of Michoacán strays from his warriors into a grapefruit orchard to quench his thirst. He discovers La Niña Encantada (the Enchanted Girl) when he cuts into a magical...

Joxel is a loving father, a doctor, and a person who serves to help all people live beautiful, healthy lives. Loving humanity and understanding challenges that life brings, created opportunities for thinking of what is possible and making life better...

Time is broken...Carly, Theo and Will are average middle schoolers - until TimeForce Agent Ignatius P. Torres needs their help to fix history - or the world, and their own lives, will never be the same. Martin Luther King Jr. has lost his Dream.....

When love lost returns...                  Can one trust it.....

Trouble is coming for Etienne Gayneau and his friends at home and at sea as the English prepare to invade New Netherland, pirates roam the oceans, and pandemics and storms threaten to turn their worlds upside down.Twelve-year-old Etienne takes to the sea...

Stress, anxiety and toxic thoughts are one of the biggest problems plaguing our teens in this day and age. The root of the problem is not the stress, anxiety and toxic thoughts that our daughters and sisters suffer from but instead it's their inability...

No dark entities shall pass through this shield, as I will it ... so shall it be.Alex McKenna's plans for a couple of supernatural-free days are interrupted by an ominous visit from the ghost of seven-year-old Haven.The little girl needs his help and...

Some love fades...                  But true love flourishes.....

Opi Kayanne is a flower who wants to open her petals at night! What a risky proposition, so uncertain, and so defiant.Meet Opi Kayanne, the courageous little native flower who wants to discover the secrets the night is so jealousy hiding.This story is a...

Patty loves the excitement of present surprises! And her birthday is just four days away! Follow Patty's curiosity as she searches around the house in the days leading up to her birthday.What do you think Patty might find?What do you think she should...

Set sail on an unforgettable journey in Surf Soup TV: I'm a Star? A Starfish from the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. When Koa meets a blue starfish, their underwater adventure teaches kids about friendship, resilience, and the wonders of nature...

"Jett is a voice for a generation beset with expectations from every angle..." K.C. Finn for Readers' FavoriteWhat do you do when you find...

Based on a true story of a Minnesota family and the miracle they experienced at a Christmas Tree Farm, this book follows the relationship of Grandma Patti and her granddaughter Madi.Family traditions and activities are showcased in this heartwarming...

Born Abel exists to highlight and normalize the humanity, worth, and abilities of babies and children born with complex health conditions. We provide mom-to-mom support - connecting families with advocacy resources, helping supply baby and pregnancy...