Full Story Catalogue

The Tale of Mr. Tod

The badger Tommy Brock kidnaps the children of Benjamin Bunny and his wife Flopsy and hides them in an oven in the home of his arch-enemy, a fox called Mr. Tod.

By Beatrix Potter

Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Classic, Illustrated Animals: Badger, Fox, Rabbit Reading time: Over 20 mins

The Garden of Light

This story is all about hard work and love for kids.

By Iddrisu Abdul Basit

Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12, Teen Tags: African, Modern, Original Reading time: 01 - 05 mins, 05 - 10 mins

The Star Wife

A brave young hunter is enchanted by the Star-maidens who come down in a great basket to dance. He resolves not to rest until he marries one of them.

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

The Naughty Woodpecker

A naughty woodpecker learns a lesson from playing silly tricks.

By Dave Gregson

Age range: 6 to 8 Tags: Animal Story, Fairy Tale, Modern, Original Animals: Badger, Bird, Rabbit, Squirrel, Woodpecker Reading time: 10 - 15 mins

Sally Mae Jones and the Ferris Wheel Ride

Sally Mae is excited to go on the Ferris wheel for the very first time. Will it be everything she hopes it to be?

By Sharon Krager

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

The Tale of Flopsy Bunnies

Flopsy Bunnies, while raiding a rubbish heap of rotting vegetables, fall asleep and are captured by Mr. McGregor who places them in a sack.

By Beatrix Potter

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

The Girl behind the Mirror

Lucy and her mum come across a weird and wonderful Chinese shop and in it they find the perfect dresser for Lucy’s room. Imagine Lucy’s shock when the mirror on it turns out to be far from normal.

By Brian Martin

Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Fantasy, Illustrated, Modern, Original Reading time: Over 20 mins

Wanderer and Sailor

After spending their lives on the boat playing with dolphins, navigating and cooking – two young sailors now find themselves alone on a remote beach.

By Peter Nolan

Age range: 9 to12, Teen Tags: Modern, Original Reading time: 10 - 15 mins

Circus Girl

Cassie is the Family Disappointment, she can’t do any of the things her talented circus family can. Madam Zizinkski, the fortune teller doesn’t agree and shows her hope in the crystal ball that things will turn out well.

By Dianne Bates

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

Pig Trouble for Little China

China and Burton quickly realise that they are very different from the other pigs on Frearson’s Farm.

By Daniel Henshaw

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

How Johnny Cricket Saw Santa Claus

Johnny and his family move to their winter home inside a chimney. On a certain special night, someone comes down the chimney to fill stockings for the children.

By Johnny Gruelle

Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: Christmas, Classic, Illustrated, Original Animals: Cricket Reading time: 05 - 10 mins

The Girl Three Rows Ahead

A lovely poem about seeing a girl three rows ahead in school and wondering if you should say hello.

By Wendy Lee Klenetsky

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