Catalogue Page for Classic Stories

The Three Wishes

Shankar, a poor fisherman, is granted three wishes by the King of the Sea but, because of greed, he and his wife Lakshmi lose everything that they get.

By Karuna Kumar

Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Classic, Fable, Fairy Tale, Folk Tale, Original Animals: Fish Reading time: 05 - 10 mins

Bess

The legend of Bess, the loyal dog from Linlithgow, Scotland, who helped to feed his master imprisoned on an Linlithgow Loch.

By Dorcas Wilson

Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12, Teen Tags: Celtic, Classic, Legend, Modern, Original, True Animals: Dog Reading time: 05 - 10 mins

Why Hippos Stay in Water

In case you were wondering why hippos always stay in water (perfectly understandable) then here is a poem that explains it.

By Dorothy Massey

Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: African, Classic, Folk Tale, Original, Poem Animals: Hippo 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

Punya Koti

The story of a brave cow who was determined to keep her promise to a hungry tiger.

By Srijaya Char

Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Classic, Folk Tale, Indian Animals: Cow, Tiger Reading time: 01 - 05 mins, 05 - 10 mins

Was Moti Clever or Stupid?

Indian folk tale about a monkey called Moti who swaps his tail for a knife. Was he clever or stupid? You decide.

By Srijaya Char

Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Classic, Folk Tale, Indian Animals: Monkey Reading time: 01 - 05 mins

Doctor Raggedy Andy

When Marcella gives medicine to the French doll, this causes a big problem for the poor doll and it takes Raggedy Andy to figure out how to cure her.

By Johnny Gruelle

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

The Wooden Horse

The dolls have great fun when Santa delivers a wooden horse for Christmas.

By Johnny Gruelle

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

The Singing Shell

A beautiful sea shell is brought to the nursery and tells the dolls her story.

By Johnny Gruelle

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

The Rabbit Chase

Fido hears a noise and goes chasing into the night, but the rabbit he finds is a very special one!

By Johnny Gruelle

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

The New Tin Gutter

Raggedy Andy turns a new gutter into a slide for the penny dolls, but when they get lost he has to go down a pipe to look for them.

By Johnny Gruelle

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

The Taffy Pull

When everyone is out of the house, they have great fun as Raggedy Andy teaches the dolls how to make Taffy.

By Johnny Gruelle

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