Catalogue Page for Stories with a Reading Time of 05 - 10 mins

The Girl Who Had Wings

A girl has the most beautiful wings. But can she fly?

By Dorothy Massey

Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Original Reading time: 05 - 10 mins

Ashra’s Wish

Ashra’s Wish is a story about a mysterious old man, a carpenter and his daughter and the magical circle of kindness that changes their lives forever.

By Clare O'Dea

Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12, Teen Tags: Modern, Original Reading time: 05 - 10 mins

What a Good Man Does is Always Right

A funny tale about a man who sets off to the fair to sell his horse and arrives back with something unexpected. Will his wife be annoyed when she finds out?

By Hans Christian Andersen

Narrator: Sharon Blumberg Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Audio, Classic, Fairy Tale, Funny, Illustrated Animals: Cow, Goose, Hen, Horse, Sheep Reading time: 05 - 10 mins

The Emperor’s New Clothes

Two swindlers pretend to weave the vain emperor new clothes, but claim it’s invisible to stupid people. Will anyone be brave enough to say there’s nothing there? 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, Funny, Instructional Reading time: 05 - 10 mins

The Swineherd

A clever prince looks after pigs to try and win the heart of a princess. But is she worth winning?

By Hans Christian Andersen

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

The Tale of Peter Rabbit

Find out what happens to naughty Peter Rabbit when he disobeys his mother and starts to eat Mr McGregor’s vegetables.

By Beatrix Potter

Age range: 0 to 2, 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: Classic, Funny, Illustrated Animals: Rabbit Reading time: 05 - 10 mins

The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher

Mr. Jeremy Fisher decides to catch some minnows for his supper-party, but gets quite more than he bargained for.

By Beatrix Potter

Age range: 0 to 2, 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: Classic, Funny, Illustrated Animals: Fish, Frog Reading time: 05 - 10 mins

Sleeping Beauty

A mean fairy casts a spell on a young girl. Can she avoid pricking herself on a spindle until she is sixteen? Includes an audio narration by Sharon Blumberg.

By Charles Perrault

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

The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck

Jemima wants to hatch her own eggs. Is the helpful gentleman who offers her a nesting-place all he seems to be?

By Beatrix Potter

Age range: 0 to 2, 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: Classic, Illustrated Animals: Dog, Duck, Fox Reading time: 05 - 10 mins