Children's Modern and Contemporary Fiction Books

Karma the Kangaroo Takes the Court pits Jake Justice the Jack Rabbit and Karma against their rival team led by bully, Henry HugeFeet. Their commitment to sportsmanship and respect will be tested since they know they will face teasing by Henry. They...

Luke has a secret technique that keeps him from falling asleep. Since he was a very young child he's not slept - he knows that if he does fall asleep he will never wake again. And now he's enduring threats from vicious school bullies who cut the brake...

A fable featuring fantastic insects in their fabulous natural environment. Whimsical writing, charming illustrations and a touch of living color make this a thrilling tale.

Hatched alongside twenty-odd chicks in a third-grade classroom, a duckling finds himself adopted by a kind little girl and her family. All goes well, until circumstances force him to fend for himself in a sometimes harsh and confusing, sometimes...

The Sterling Seven is hockey's first team ever and has a difficult time finding other teams to provide a challenge. They find that being too good has it's drawbacks and the need for a true challenge is what brings the team together.

Kitchi, un garçon de sept ans, n'est pas un grand adepte de la fête de noël. Il n'a qu'un seul souhait pour noël et il est convaincu que même le Père Noël ne pourra lui accorder. Mais, le Père Noël et Jeanne, du magasin de bonbons du village, élaborent...

Kitchi, a seven year old boy, is not a huge fan of Christmas. His one and only Christmas wish is one he thinks Santa Claus cannot grant him. That is until Santa and Sue, the local candy shopkeeper, come up with a plan to make Kitchi's Christmas wish...

My Brother's Keeper is a novel written by Amy Lothrop in 1855. The story revolves around two brothers, John and William, who are raised in a wealthy family in New York. John is the elder brother and is portrayed as a good-natured and responsible person,...

Just Patty is a novel written by Jean Webster and originally published in 1911. The story is set in a boarding school for girls and follows the adventures of Patty Wyatt, a mischievous and rebellious student who constantly finds herself in trouble with...

Poems Written For A Child By Two Friends is a collection of poems written by Menella Bute Smedley and her friend, simply known as ""A"". Originally published in 1868, the book is filled with charming and whimsical poems that were designed to delight and...

""Pearl of Pearl Island"" is a classic adventure novel published in 1908 by John Oxenham. The story is set in the South Pacific and follows the journey of a young Englishman named Dick Royd, who is shipwrecked on a remote island. There, he meets a...

The Jeweled Ball is a novel written by Flora Bigelow Guest and published in 1908. The story revolves around a young woman named Mary who is invited to attend a grand ball hosted by a wealthy family. The ball is filled with opulence and extravagance, with...

""Mary Rose of Mifflin"" is a novel written by Frances Roberta Sterrett and published in 1916. The story is set in the small town of Mifflin and revolves around the life of Mary Rose, a young woman who is determined to make a better life for herself and...

Mobsley's Mohicans: A Tale of Two Terms (1902) is a novel written by Harold Avery. The story revolves around the life of a young boy named Mobsley, who starts his journey at a new school. The book is divided into two terms, and each term has its own set...

When a story is written with a child or children in mind, one which may be read to them or which they will read, to the question "Who is it for", "Whoever!" is not a fair reply. To questions about their age or reading age, "No particular age in mind!...

The "Dreaded Annual Training" is a book for children and young relatives of military reservists. This book is the story of Kevin who expresses great unhappiness that his father is away at monthly drill and a two week annual training. Along the way with...

Let your own young child share in the adventures of Alita Ngo's lovable and mischievous character Kate, as she goes through the ups and downs of trying to win five stars for being good. Five Stars Means I Get It! will bring a smile og curiosity, delight...

In this wonderful rhyming tale, a town in which everyone frowns is magically transformed by a little boy and his bright smile. Delightful character illustrations deliver a wonderful lesson. Perfect for children of all ages!

A journey through the eyes of an immigrant child, Aurora must flee earth with her parents to the planet Alexys. Aurora is excited and nervous to reach her new home, but upon arriving, she never imagined how out of place she would feel. While Aurora...

The Greedy Hyena is an ancient West African folktale. Like all folktales, this is a story which speaks from the ages, to all ages, cultures and ethnicities. The lessons the Hyena brings to the reader and listener is universal in perspective and appeal...

Nigel Wallaby every year visits all his 12 Bush mates on a 12 month walkabout that takes Nigel Wallaby all over Australia. Nigel on walkabout is both educational and a wonderful journey from start to finish. The story telling by Dave Tonash along with...

During visits to Grandmommy's house, Samantha learns about her grandmother's childhood through the recollections she shares at storytime.

Sometimes the "firsts" can be scary, and yet they often turn out to be the most fun. Moosu Goes to the Dentist is about a brave little mousie who struggles with a real-life dilemma: he is scared to go to the dentist for the first time, and yet longs for...

The idea for Santa Celebrates Jesus' Birthday came about when a small group of Christian parents were brainstorming ideas to keep all the "magic" of Santa Claus for their kids, while not diluting the real reason for the season, the birth of God's Son...

Yin and Yang are two precious cats who are opposites in most every way. They are different colors, they have different hobbies and they even like to sleep in different places. Although they are dissimilar on the outside they still share a unique...

Drobinka: A Change in heart is a perfect story to illustrate in achild-friendly fashion how a shy and disregarded person can become happy andcaring without changing his/her own appearance, let alone the whole world.Far from a happy-clappy "Feel good!"...

Tommy hikes in the forest with his father who is a naturalist. He uses six senses to enjoy his hike; seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, touching, and thinking how he feels inside. During the hike Tommy experiences the forest with his five senses. He...

Mortimer finds a stick in the woodpile. With his imagination, he transforms into a mighty warrior. Mortimer finds himself battling ferocious dragons, murderous pirates and blood-thirsty trolls. These are only the beginning of Mortimer's adventures...

Tabby Wise is a fourth grade girl who sets her sights on winning the school elections for School Secretary. During the process, she makes new friends and learns what its like to work hard to get what she wants. Journey along with Tabby through this...

Cindy, a small white dog with black spots, loves sports and becomes an unlikely hero in a soccer game. Dan Atherton's colorful illustrations capture the excitement and beauty of living and playing in Hawaii.For more information about the book, please...

In our community, hair is an important aspect of the external appearance. Even though other areas are explored, girls and their hair are central.This book also allows adults to reminiscence about times past when fun was doing the simple things in life...

This is a fascinating book about the journey of three friends, Oliver, Arlo and Isla and their friends chameleon Cameron and gecko Reco to Zambia, where they save a rhinoceros from an evil hunter.

"The Magic Pause Button is a wonderful, beautifully illustrated book and a great way of getting children on board with reducing food waste and saving money." DR XAND VAN TULLEKEN------------Grace is desperate to do more to help tackle climate change, but...

A magical Christmas book, written in beautiful, heartfelt rhyme by G. L. Stone. This is the perfect picture book to snuggle up with and share during those December nights. The heart warming, page turning story is based on a child's late Christmas wish...

Join Harriet the hippo and her merry oxpecker friends on a delightful journey!Experience the joy and laughter as they face the hilarious challenge of Harriet's never-ending hiccups.Will they find a way to cure her hiccup troubles? Discover the magical...

Mr. Arthur is fed up with Miss Echo,A puppy who is causing mischief and mayhem!He can't keep up with her antics as he tries to keep her out of trouble.She flies from one disaster to another with him on her tail!But has she gone too far?The Grumpy Toad...

Tom is a typical young school kid rather enjoying his sleepy school summer holiday. But one day this rest is shattered as he finds himself staying over at his grandfather's old unfamiliar house whilst his parents were out. Initially being rather bored an...

Daniel hated brushing his teeth!But what if toothpaste tasted ofsomething a little more delicious?Join him and his best friend Lucason their daring adventure to createthe World's first...Chocolate Toothpaste -However, this crazy endeavour has...

Tucked away in sleepy Watermans Bay is one very busy household. That's right, the little green house is a buzz for Rainbow Rabbit's first day at Star Swamp Medical College. She loves medicine and is prepared for the day, but is the school ready for her?...

In a neighborhood not far away live twin Russian tortoises named David and Donald. One day David wanders off and cannot find his way home. Find out where he goes and who he meets along the way.

Zaynah, Maryam and Ali were three young explorers. Together with their guide, uncle Hamza, they explore Makkah, Islam's holiest city. They take young readers on an exciting journey, revealing lands and places that were an essential part of the...

This is the story of how a brave little black rhinoceros and his friends save their forest from being destroyed.

"Creative Colors" is designed to be a book for children of all ages. Brilliantly using the literary device of Alliterations, this book chronicles at least one, and in most cases, 4 colors from every letter of the alphabet. What a wonderful journey it...

Zachary's Zany Zoo takes the whole family on an adventure through the literary device, alliterations, using every letter of the alphabet to teach this concept through zoo animals. A tongue twister in its own right, see who can say each sentence ten times...

Lacey Smith has just moved fromNevada to Montana and she wants nothingmore than to go back to where she camefrom. The only thing that Lacey likes to dois sit in the attic and rummage through allthe antiques up there. There is nothing toointeresting up...

'Alfred Appreciates Arithmetic' is designed to be an Educational Picture Book about all the letters of the Alphabet. Throughout the book, each letter is represented with an alliteration sentence about math terms, hence the title, 'Alfred Appreciates...

Charlie is a dog trained by Paws With A Cause to be a seizure response dog. After completing his training, Charlie is adopted by Ava, a fifteen year old girl with epilepsy. Learn about seizure response dogs and epilepsy as Charlie tells his story.

Tons of Transportation is designed to be a book for children of all ages. Using and moving through the literary device of Alliterations, this book chronicles a mode of transportation using every letter of the alphabet. The reader embarks on a...