Full Story Catalogue
The Shell Shocked Turtle
A baby turtle shells out a lot of courage in order to face his fear of thunderstorms.
By Artie Knapp
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Instructional, Modern, Original Animals: Turtle Reading time: 01 - 05 mins, 05 - 10 minsGubble Bubble Kingdom
Ava and Seán get stuck inside a huge bubble and get carried off to Gubble Bubble Land for a great adventure.
By Denise McCabe
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: Fairy Tale, Original Reading time: 01 - 05 mins, 05 - 10 minsThe Spinning Wheel
The toys have a pillow fight but find out what happens when poor Raggedy Andy loses one of his arms!
By Johnny Gruelle
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: Classic, Fantasy, Illustrated, Original Reading time: 05 - 10 minsThe Clock Doctor
A boy with a faulty alarm clock becomes intrigued when he hears about a “Clock Doctor” who it appears can fix more than just clocks
By Nathan Oser
Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12, Teen Tags: Funny, Illustrated, Modern, Original Reading time: 10 - 15 mins
A Bother no Longer – Chapter 6
Sixth chapter of the story of a little shrew who dreams of sailing to sea.
By Jeffrey Duchene
Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Fantasy, Modern, Original Animals: Shrew Reading time: 01 - 05 minsSnow-White and Rose-Red
A bear stops by the cottage to warm himself and becomes friendly with two nice girls. Later on he plays his part in sorting out a very mean dwarf.
By Brothers Grimm
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Classic, Fairy Tale Animals: Bear Reading time: 10 - 15 minsThe Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse
The tale of a country mouse and a city mouse who visit one another in turn. Which will they prefer as a place to live?
By Beatrix Potter
Age range: 0 to 2, 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: Classic, Illustrated Animals: Cat, Mouse Reading time: 05 - 10 mins
The Christmas Visitor
A family put up a stranded stranger and discover the true meaning of Christmas.
By Sharon Krager
Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Christmas, Modern, Original Reading time: 05 - 10 minsFrani and the Little Red Fox
WORLD PREMIERE: Artie Knapps’s new story: A little red fox tries to escape from an animal but forgets that it comes from the sky and climbs up a giraffe’s neck. But all is not as it seems in this world.
By Artie Knapp
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Illustrated, Modern, Original Animals: Fox, Giraffe, Hippo Reading time: 01 - 05 minsOgre in the Basement
A moving story about Grandma coming to live with a family. This story will help teach children about what happens sometimes when people get old and the impact of Alzheimer’s disease.
By Sharon Krager
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12, Teen Tags: Instructional, Modern, Original Reading time: 05 - 10 minsFind Kids Books on Amazon
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