Full Story Catalogue

We Landlubbers Sail the Sea

Poem about kids’ adventures sailing with a sailor called Ben

By Michael Kozubek

Age range: 9 to12, Teen Tags: Modern, Original, Poem Reading time: 01 - 05 mins

Number 42

Danny’s just moved and feels out of place, so he leaves home and keeps walking, not knowing he’ll make the oddest friend he’s ever had.

By Jenny Barrett

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

The Beagle in 212B

Told from the dog’s point of view, this is a story of a small town dog with a simple life who gets his 10 minutes of fame.

By Robin Sizemore

Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Funny, Modern, Original Animals: Dog Reading time: 15 - 20 mins

Thumbling

Little Thumbling goes off on an adventure, but ends up in some sticky situations.

By Brothers Grimm

Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Classic, Fairy Tale Animals: Cow, Wolf Reading time: 10 - 15 mins

Mikaleen and the Stone Soup

In this new version of a classic tale, Mikaleen the travelling man tricks a mean couple into thinking a simple stone can make delicious soup.

By Martin Gleeson

Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Classic, Fairy Tale, Folk Tale, Funny, Illustrated, Instructional, Irish, Original Reading time: 01 - 05 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

Courtney and the 42 Ears of Corn

Courtney the cow wanders off where she shouldn’t and learns a lesson about eating the corn.

By Savannah Hendricks

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

Bipper and Wick

A young bear’s youthful rebellion leads to an unlikely friendship on the night before Christmas.

By Artie Knapp

Tags: Christmas, Instructional, Modern, Original Animals: Bear, Dog Reading time: 05 - 10 mins

The Devoted Friend

A bird tells a rat a story about a kind gardener and his friend, a rich miller, who didn’t understand the meaning of friendship.

By Oscar Wilde

Age range: 9 to12, Teen Tags: Classic Animals: Bird, Linnet, Rat Reading time: Over 20 mins

Sadie – A Revolutionary War Story

During the American War of Independence a young girl finds herself in the midst of a crucial mission. Living in the middle of British territory, only she can warn the troops of a dangerous ambush. This story is in 5 parts and has a religious theme.

By Carol Bennett

Age range: 9 to12 Tags: Historical, Original Reading time: Over 20 mins

How Raggedy Andy Came

Raggedy Andy is reunited with Raggedy Ann after a long, long time apart.

By Johnny Gruelle

Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: Classic, Fantasy, Illustrated, Original Reading time: 01 - 05 mins

The Spring Break

The first baseball game of the season is just around the corner, but what’s so great about that when the star pitcher is out with a broken leg?

By Nathan Oser

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