Children's Modern and Contemporary Fiction Books

One warm summer evening, Daisy the duckling hears from the farmer that a new baby will be coming to the barnyard. But her mother thinks she must have misunderstood; after all, the animals all had their babies in the spring, when Daisy was hatched.Mama...

This book was written to help toddlers to understand and prepare for saying goodbye to mama's milk when it's time to stop nursing. Saying goodbye to mama's milk is okay because mama's love will last forever. Developmentally, Poppy the magical milk fairy...

This book encourages children to understand how wonderful they are and all that they can accomplish if they believe in themselves.

Young Johnny received a school award, and his parents bought him a toy train he'd wanted as a reward. When Johnny saw his gift, he was very upset and ran to his room.The next day at school, while the other kids were playing with their toys, Johnny...

In her first outing as author Barb Paulsen's main protagonist, Miss Molly Moo meets Abigail True on Hay Hollow Lane to explain the meaning of diversity, and to describe it's significance in their community. We can expect to see much more activity on Hay...

Veto, The Governor's Cat es un cuento escrito desde el punto de vista de Veto, el gato verdadero de Nathan Deal quien fue el octogésimo segundo gobernador de Georgia, detallando las experiencias por las cuales pasan muchos niños. A través de personajes...

"I will not fret, I will not fret. I will not fret, Oh, no my pet is wet. My pet is wet."The Wet Pet is a playful engaging beginner's book that helps children grasp the concept of rhyming. The story incorporates repetition, which builds comprehension...

Seven-year-old Jonathan always has an excuse not to go to bed on time; only this time, he has a valid reason. Jonathan has an important question that requires his mom's attention. He wants to know if God hears people when they pray. To his surprise, his...

Claire is a shy and withdrawn little girl when she receives a puppy for Christmas. Her precious brown wiener dog is named Winny, and the two become fast friends. They have many magical adventures together and are close as can be.Soon, something amazing...

"La Monjita De Visita" es un libro infantil católico escrito para lectores jóvenes. La Monja de Visita, llamada hermana Rosa, es una muñeca que le gusta la diversión y la enseñanza de la fe, cuyo personaje cobra vida a través de la imaginación de los...

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. A boy is in a quest to find the right person good enough to receive his holiday gift. Follow his journey to the ends of the earth in search of the right guy. Whom Shall I Thank? is a heartfelt novel teaching...

If you love the Gingerbread Man you are going to love the Frybread Man. In this book the Frybread Man takes off on the old woman and her husband and runs from animals he meets in the forest in this woodland version of the classic Gingerbread Man. This...

This is a book about perseverance and hope. This story all came about due to my Quaker Parrot, Harley, flying away due to being spooked by fireworks, on a rainy 4th of July night, last year while I was away on vacation. I came home immediately and began...

"Ruby Remembers" is a story about their first Irish Setter while living in North Carolina. Irish Setters are great family dogs and are known for their fun personalities and jovial active demeaner. Ruby had a fun wonderful life with her family and friends...

There is so much that children can learn from the eagle-our national symbol. Eli the Eagle gives a bird's eye view of life inside an eagle's nest. Written in rhyme, this charming story of a timid eaglet who is afraid to fly will win the hearts of young...

¿Te imaginas vivir en el desierto, jugar con piedras, tener mucho sol y calor aunque también frío? Con coyotes, serpientes y muchos otros animales puede resultar un lugar ideal para intrépidos, aventureros y valientes. En el desierto vive Rosy y ella es...

He knows there is something special in his hands, he just isn't sure exactly what it is. And even when he gets teased, he never EVER stops believing.Omari learns that an extraordinary gift is passed generation to generation in his family. But after a...

Babs is a bright young girl searching for a friend. She loves to teach and each day on her farm looks for new friends who are eager to learn and who want to play with her too. But as she teaches the flowers and the chickens, and the butterflies, they...

One night, Harlem, a young African American boy living in New York, wakes up to hear the sound of a trumpet player playing jazz music in the night. He tells his brother, Robby, about the musician, and soon Robby hears him as well. Both boys wonder...

Wally the turtle lives in a big red barn with an array of his animal friends. One day, the little green turtle gets stung on the head by a bee. Wally's head swells so big, he can't tuck it back inside his shell. This incident offers some hilarious...

Octie Octopus and Milly Mermaid are sitting in Octie's den when Octie admits to feeling sad. He longs to see and learn about other ocean animals, but he can't swim very far. He can't travel the world like his friend Milly, although he wishes he could...

n the land of Winterbury, the people adored the wise and beautiful Queen Josephine, but no one more than her husband, King Edmund. Their abounding love seemed to grow with each passing day, which is why Josephine's sudden death in a hurricane tears...

This is a story of a young boy who sacrifices a lot to look out and provide for the needs of his siblings despite his age to keep them under one roof.

Tommy and The Magic Tree is simply a short story about a little boy eager to help his parents on the farm, shortly after receiving disappointing news that their crops weren't selling. He meets a mystical woman who gifts him special seeds. Then, the...

Dark Skin in the Mirror is a captivating book that encourages mocha colored little girls to embrace their beauty! Self-esteem, image, confidence, and uniqueness are all the attributes that a mocha colored girl will need to love herself-despite what the...

We Are Different, Yet We Are Alike was written for children and parents to share. Children are as stable as their foundation, and the quality of that foundation determines the quality of their lives. Too often inferior materials and misinformation can...

Motivated by her autistic son, Curtis, who was diagnosed with Autism at the age of four, inspired her to create this entertaining story that young readers will enjoy. Hudson believes that autistic children do have imaginations but are unable to show or...

Our lives are stories written with design. Built into each story are all the keys needed to experience good success. Come enjoy our village of colorful characters where, through the voices of Sapo, Monkey, Sage, and others, The Kingdom at Bedtime will...

Jeejeevisha is a beautiful word that represents feelings of optimism or hope for life. It is often used to talk about a person who loves life and lives it to the fullest !!          ~ So don't change paths, make paths ~

These are strange times! This can be scary and confusing for you! Your school has closed and play dates are cancelled. Everyone has to stay indoors and the Grown-ups seem worried...Gogo and Q are going through the same experience! They want to help you...

A father and son spend the day together on a cloudy day. A storm comes up and the journey begins.        

"Little Emmitt is a three year old who has a big imagination thinking a big yellow bushas eaten his big sister. He’s determined to find out the truth."A farm girl named Williean Badon Berry was born and raised in Tylertown...

Karakesh is a beautiful kingdom filled with magic and danger. There are the Grassmen who steal horses and leave your eyes burning with sneezie powder. The helpful travelers are kind and always on the move. There are the dwarves, guaranteed to put you to...

His image is everything, his hormones are raging, and common sense is nowhere to be found. Combine that with his eccentric and ultraconservative family, and the stage is set for a comedic fall from grace that promises to not disappoint. The Fall of Two...

A Whiskered Wogler likes water skiing, washboard-playing, wagon rides, and water polo. They even like wreath-making, woodwind playing, worm digging, and wool weaving. Read along as a Whiskered Wogler tries many things and shows you what they like and...

Leia and the Red Robin will take their readers on a journey. They will recognize that with courage, anything can be accomplished. That asking for help is hard, but kindness is all around us.In our story, Rainey the Robin makes the move to Austin. She is...

I'm Happy I'm Me... A Girl! is a little book with a very BIG message! "I CAN!" is the perfect phrase to teach children aged 6 months through 1st grade. Use each page for additional teaching opportunities: CountingColorsRhymingNatureDiversityPhysical...

Cardinals Appear When Angels Are Near takes you on a wonderful journey of love and the bond of DJ and PaPa's, (his grandfather) relationship as DJ grows from a baby to adolescence then the revelation he experience as an adult. The journey is full of love...

Simba is an orange kitten with great curiosity. He wishes to explore the wide world he sees beyond his yard. One day, the gate is open, and this is his chance! What he discovers is not exactly what he expects!

Mr. and Mrs. Katt are worried. Their son Monty doesn't behave like his two sisters. He is always getting into trouble. Can they find out why and help Monty?Monty the Menace, the first in a series of books about special needs, explores “being...

The Magical Cookie is a children's story about a young girl who has celiac disease and feels excluded at school birthday celebrations. She cannot eat the same treats as her friends and feels left out of the celebration. With her father's support,...

Indigenous sisters Luka and Little Feather have a dream to see the ocean. But how can they? It's cold where they live, in their small town, where only simple things seem to happen. Even in the quietness of their serene home, the girls long for adventure...

Strange things are happening on the White House grounds. What could be causing them? Will it be safe to hold the scheduled peace talks with the Russian President at the White House? A Mole In The White House will get to the bottom of this mystery...

The house was awfully quiet, so Mama wondered out loud,"Cutie Q, where are you?" Mama looked and looked. She lookedup, she looked down. She looked all around,but Cutie was nowhere to be found... Cutie Q has a bright imagination that takes her...

Jacq Has Celiac is a children's story about a young girl who has celiac disease and feels excluded in the school lunch setting. She cannot eat the same as her friends and feels alone, especially while socializing during lunchtime with her friends. With...

I wrote this poem both as a Christmas present and a tribute to my father, Robert Luther (Bob) Cherry, a hardworking businessman and rancher who loved his children and his grandchildren with all his heart. Everything in the poem was drawn from things he...

Katie is not a little girl anymore-she is six years old! But some mean girls at school still tease her about her chipped baby tooth. Katie seeks advice from her grandma, who will tell her a hilarious story that encourages her to use humor instead of...