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 minsThe 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 minsThe 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 minsThe 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 minsThe 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 minsThumbelina

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 minsThe 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 minsThe 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 minsThe 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 minsRosie 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 minsDon’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.