Children's Modern and Contemporary Fiction Books

Panchatantra is a collection of attractively told stories about the five ways that helpthe human being succeed in life. "Pancha" means five and "tantra" means ways or strategiesor principles. Originally It was written by Pandit Vishnu sharma in 3rd...

As Billy and his momma prepare for Christmas, Momma provides Billy with answers to his questions about that first Christmas in Bethlehem. His surprising questions and Momma’s thoughtful answers will delight the young at heart in this Christmas...

This short story is written for pre-K, kindergarten, and first graders. It tells of a baby rainbow born without any colors. Earth’s elements combine with weather elements to help Little Bow begin a journey to find all his beautiful colors.Little...

Lil Pippin is a curious sort of kid that did what he did. Through trial and error and strife, he drudged through school life. With the help of friends and brothers, he learned like none other that looking at girls and fixing his hair made some teacher...

This book is all about having fun looking for the pattern and solving the game through silly rhymes.

Bath time with Mr Penguin is a story about two boys who love to play with mud and dirt but too sluggish to take a bath. What cheered them to clean up and bathe is Mr Penguin. Each time they think of how Mr Penguin magically comes alive from the sticker...

Cassandra, a young girl — talented in music — is awarded a scholarship to an incredible school where adventures await her……                              ...

What if the wolf wasn’t as bad as you thought? A simple misunderstanding—that is what it is. The wolf wasn’t trying to be mean. All he wanted was to be of help to the three little pigs. He might have needed to find a different way to...

A Bilingual Adventure with Kitty and Me / Gatita y Yo Step into the playful world of Kitty and Me / Gatita y Yo, a delightful bilingual story from the Reading Stars Bilingual Series. This charming tale is perfect for young readers beginning to learn both...

Adventures in Bilingual Learning: If I had a Cat / Si tuviera un gato Dive into the whimsical world of If I had a Cat / Si tuviera un gato, part of the Reading Stars Bilingual Series, perfect for young readers learning both English and Spanish. This...

Entry Level Reader: Mole Makes Art Mole is very creative. He makes art! Beginning readers will meet Mole in this very simple 8-page reader. In this book, short sentences are paired with fun illustrations to get kids reading about Mole. This book is part...

t's time to practice tennis in this very simple 8-page reader. In this book, short sentences are paired with fun illustrations to get kids reading about the sport of tennis. Tennis Time is part of the Entry Level Reader series from Xist Publishing. ...

It's time to go skiing in this very simple 8-page reader. In this book, short sentences are paired with fun illustrations to get kids reading about skiing. Skiing Time is part of the Entry Level Reader series from Xist Publishing. Entry Level Readers...

It's time to go skateboarding in this very simple 8-page reader. In this book, short sentences are paired with fun illustrations to get kids reading about skateboarding. Skateboard Time is part of the Entry Level Reader series from Xist Publishing. ...

It's Thanksgiving time in this very simple 8-page reader. In this book, short sentences are paired with fun illustrations to get kids reading about things to do at Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving Time book is part of the Entry Level Reader series from Xist...

Entry Level Reader: Mole in WinterThe seasons are changing! Mole celebrates all of the fun things about winter. Beginning readers will meet Mole in this very simple 8-page reader. In this book, short sentences are paired with fun illustrations to get...

It's time to practice martial arts in this very simple 8-page reader. In this book, short sentences are paired with fun illustrations to get kids reading about the sport of martial arts. Martial Arts Time is part of the Entry Level Reader series from...

Unlock the World of Numbers with Secret Agent Josephine Embark on a thrilling adventure with Secret Agent Josephine as she takes you on a journey filled with mystery, intrigue, and numbers! Written and illustrated by the talented Brenda Ponnay, Secret...

Entry Level Reader: Mole in Autumn The seasons are changing! Mole celebrates all of the fun things about autumn. Beginning readers will meet Mole in this very simple 8-page reader. In this book, short sentences are paired with fun illustrations to get...

It's time to practice boxing in this very simple 8-page reader. In this book, short sentences are paired with fun illustrations to get kids reading about the sport of boxing. Boxing Time is part of the Entry Level Reader series from Xist Publishing. ...

Every Child Can be a Reading Star Kids like to play and draw and sing and dance. They all like different things and they all like each other. I Like is part of the Reading Stars series. Reading Star books are for kids at the very beginning of a...

Every Child Can be a Reading Star Rhyme through the things you are thankful for! Perfect for cultivating gratitude at any time of year with young readers, I Say Thanks calls out the things kids can be thankful for. I Say Thanks is part of the Reading...

A Crazy Cat is Not Ready for Bed It's time for bed, but Kitty Kitty wants to stay awake. Simple sentences follow a little girl as she tries to get her cat to settle down for the night.

Exciting Beginning Reader When a boy loses his best car under his bed, he discovers a magic trap door that will take him to the past. In this first adventure, the trap door opens into the time of the dinosaurs. In Magic Trapdoor Beginning Readers,...

There's Nothing to Fear at Bedtime! Alice and Adele are going to have a sleepover but Adele is a little bit nervous. As the friends get ready to go to sleep, common bedtime worries keep popping up. But there's nothing to fear! Alice is ready to do...

Spanish Language Edition: I Say Thanks Rhyme through the things you are thankful for! Perfect for cultivating gratitude at any time of year with young readers, I Say Thanks calls out the things kids can be thankful for. I Say Thanks is part of the...

Bilingual Edition: I Say Thanks Rhyme through the things you are thankful for! Perfect for cultivating gratitude at any time of year with young readers, I Say Thanks calls out the things kids can be thankful for. I Say Thanks is part of the Reading...

Leaving friends and moving to a new location is troubling for any child. For Fritz, finding a new friend at first seemed impossible. "We can never be friends" was Fritz' thought when he met the boy who moved into the empty house...

Leaving friends and moving to a new location is troubling for any child. For Fritz', adjusting to his new situation at first seemed impossible. "This is a pretty good place to live. I am starting to like it here" is Fritz' final...

Alexander Thomas Kindle III (better known as Chubzy) is excited to start school and make new friends. But as Chubzy meets his new fifth-grade teacher, Mrs. Broomstickle, strange things start to happen.Mrs. Broomstickle gives the children their homework...

Ready for a break? Let Short Stories for a Lazy Afternoon take you away! Get in on the escapades of these characters, and read about mischievous zoo animals, dancing utensils, and a midnight tea party! Never a dull moment, these stories were written...

Written with simple sentences and direct themes that can be discussed by nurturing parents with their young children or read and comprehend by children themselves Brawney and Me follows a character who idolizes Brawney, a professional athlete who grew up...

TJ and Jonathan are teen-age friends and teammates on the JV baseball team. Like many young people growing up in America in the late sixties, they have heroes. For TJ, who is white, it is Mickey Mantle, the aging star of the New York Yankees. For...

When a rainstorm spoils the first LaHoya family picnic of the summer, an angry swan suddenly flies out of the reeds and attacks fifteen-year-old Katie. As she falls in seemingly slow motion, Katie hears a voice that no one else can hear, chanting in a...

Will is gay and struggling with it. Belittled, ridiculed, and beaten down by his so-called friends, he is pushed to his breaking point. He must make a change. With his quirky aunt Nellie by his side, Will moves to the sunny town of Seaside City, where he...

English Haitian Creole Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Haitian Creole as their second language."Goodnight, My Love!" by Shelley Admont won the Gold Medal in 2019 Readers' Favorite annual international book...

Join in the excitement with Frivolous Freda, Nana Noodle and all the other Silly Super Schnoodles on their trip to the Sea Shore.Will Rocking Ralphie deafen everyone with his out of tune singing? Will Uncle Bundle get his paws on Cosmic the Cat?Come...

The Cat who doesn't know he's orange!Elmo and his friends are not ordinary cats. They have a secret life that people would be very surprised to know about!When Elmo is adopted, he begins a whole new life of adventure that he never expected. With his new...

Welcome to the circus!It is the day of the big show, and Tommy the clown has a big problem... he has lost his trousers, his hat and his right shoe!Will he find them in time?Join Tommy and his friends on their adventure to solve the mystery of his...

Traditional Chinese English Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Traditional Chinese as their second language. Jimmy and his bunny brothers love to play, and today is Jimmy's birthday, so he has lots of toys. However,...

Chinese Traditional children's book. Perfect for kids practicing their Chinese Traditional language skills.What is friendship? Join three good friends as they discover what real friendship means. They start a race, but decide to finish it together,...

English Chinese Traditional Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kid studying English or Chinese Traditional as their second language.  What is friendship? Join three good friends as they discover what real friendship means. They start a race, but...

I Love My Dad -Hungarian EditionJimmy the little bunny doesn’t start off knowing how to ride a two-wheeler bike like his big brothers. In fact, sometimes he gets teased for it. When Dad shows Jimmy how not to be afraid to try something new,...

Bilingual Greek English children's book. Perfect for kids studying Greek or English as their second language. Fun story with important message.Everybody loves their Mom, no matter what their age. In this bedtime story, the little bunny Jimmy and his...

Armenian English Bilingual Children's Book. Perfect for kids learning English or Armenian as their second language.What is friendship? Join three good friends as they discover what real friendship means. They start a race, but decide to finish it...

English Armenian Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kid studying English or Armenian as their second language.  What is friendship? Join three good friends as they discover what real friendship means. They start a race, but decide to finish it...