Full Story Catalogue

Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer

Dulce Rodrigues explains the history of the famous story about Rudolph, the most famous reindeer of all and retells it in her own words.

By Dulce Rodrigues

Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Christmas, Classic, True Animals: Reindeer Reading time: 01 - 05 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 Princess and the Pea

The prince wants to marry a real princess. How can they find out if the beautiful girl who arrives on a wet night really is one?

By Hans Christian Andersen

Narrator: Sharon Blumberg Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: Audio, Classic, Fairy Tale, Illustrated Reading time: 01 - 05 mins

Pandora Boxed

The story, adapted from Greek mythology, about Pandora and her box that she wasn’t supposed to open.

By Matthew McAyeal

Age range: 9 to12, Teen Tags: Classic, Legend, Myth Reading time: 05 - 10 mins

The Water of Life

Three princes go in search of the water of life in order to save the life of their ill father.

By Brothers Grimm

Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Classic, Fairy Tale Reading time: 10 - 15 mins

The ex flamencoing flamingo in Space

A birthday boy in space finds that flamingos are excellent at flamenco dancing.

By Angie Shingleton

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

Alien Aje Starts School

It’s hard to start at a new school, especially when you are an alien like Aje!

By Tina Brescanu

Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Modern, Original Reading time: 05 - 10 mins

The Gift of the Magi

The classic story of a young couple at Christmas and how, in spite of how poor they are, manage to give the greatest gift of all to one another.

By O. Henry

Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12, Teen Tags: Christmas, Classic, Funny Reading time: 05 - 10 mins, 10 - 15 mins

Teach-Bot 3000 Runs Amok

When a new teaching robot runs amok, will Helen be able to save the day?

By Stephanie Gibbon

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

Joey goes to Clutterland

Joey is not the best at clearing up his toys, so Mammy uses magic dust to send him on a trip to Clutterland and he starts to see things differently.

By Denise McCabe

Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: Funny, Modern, Original Animals: Frog, Monkey, Ostrich Reading time: 01 - 05 mins