Catalogue Page for Age Ranges 9 to12

The Storks

The storks are annoyed that some boys are singing mean songs about them and try to think of a way to teach them a lesson.

By Hans Christian Andersen

Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Classic, Fairy Tale Animals: Bird, Stork Reading time: 05 - 10 mins

The Pea Blossom

A stray pea blossom has a wonderful healing effect on a sick girl

By Hans Christian Andersen

Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Classic, Fairy Tale Reading time: 05 - 10 mins

The Piggy Bank

The proud piggy bank, full of money, watches while all the toys perform at being human.

By Hans Christian Andersen

Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Classic, Fairy Tale Reading time: 01 - 05 mins

The Jumping Match

The Flea, the grasshopper and a frog have a jumping match to see who will win the lovely princess in marriage.

By Hans Christian Andersen

Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Classic, Fairy Tale, Funny, Illustrated Animals: Flea, Frog, Grasshopper Reading time: 01 - 05 mins

The Little Match Girl

The little match girl lights her matches to stay warm in the freezing weather and is reunited with her loving grandmother.

By Hans Christian Andersen

Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12, Teen Tags: Christmas, Classic, Fairy Tale, Illustrated Reading time: 01 - 05 mins

Thumbelina

Follow the adventures of little Thumbelina after she is taken away by an ugly toad.

By Hans Christian Andersen

Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Classic, Fairy Tale, Illustrated Animals: Beetle, Bird, Mole, Mouse, Swallow, Toad Reading time: 15 - 20 mins

The Brave Tin Soldier

Read about the brave tin soldier who remains calm despite all the terrible things that happen to him. Includes audio narration.

By Hans Christian Andersen

Narrator: Sharon Blumberg Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Audio, Classic, Fairy Tale, Illustrated Reading time: 05 - 10 mins

The Fir Tree

The little fir tree longs to be taken away from the forest but ultimately learns the value of being happy with what you already have.

By Hans Christian Andersen

Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Classic, Illustrated Reading time: 15 - 20 mins

The Rescue of Fairy Queen Maeve

Can the two brave leprechauns rescue Queen Maeve from the wicked Banshee who has captured her?

By Deirdre McCarthy

Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Celtic, Fairy Tale, Illustrated, Irish, Original, Poem, Video Reading time: 05 - 10 mins

Rosie O’ Sullivan’s Adventure

Rosie takes an amazing magical journey and gets to ride the most beautiful horse, but still dreams of being able to take riding lessons.

By Deirdre McCarthy

Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Modern, Original Animals: Horse Reading time: 10 - 15 mins

Don’t Forget to Wash Behind Your Ears

A story of how far the imagination will go to find out just what’s behind those unwashed ears.

By Nathan Oser

Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12, Teen Tags: Funny, Modern, Original Reading time: 01 - 05 mins

An Eel in the Aquarium

Read this true story about Dulce’s unlikely pets. When one escapes she has a difficult decision to make.

By Dulce Rodrigues

Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Funny, Modern, Original, True Animals: Eel, Fish Reading time: 01 - 05 mins