Catalogue Page for Instructional Stories
Tom the Turkey’s Great Adventure
This story is about a young Turkey who doesn’t quite fit in, and his decision to leave home in search of friends. And all of the exciting adventures he has along the way.
By Cindy Eggleston
Age range: 6 to 8 Tags: Animal Story, Instructional, Modern, Original Animals: Racoon, Turkey Reading time: 01 - 05 minsNo More Peanut Butter in the Jelly Jar
A young boy struggles to do things like his big brother does.
By Pat St. Pierre
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: Instructional, Modern, Original Reading time: 01 - 05 minsRealization
Kelvin is one of the brightest kids in his class. However, he thinks his image will take a beating if other kids find out his dad’s true profession.
By Padmini Krishnan
Age range: 6 to 8 Tags: Instructional, Modern, Original Reading time: 01 - 05 minsHow Lizard Was Born
Elephant and Camel ask all the animals in the kingdom for help to have a baby
By Kim Barrett
Age range: 0 to 2, 3 to 5 Tags: Animal Story, Instructional, Modern, Original Animals: Camel, Elephant, Lizard Reading time: 01 - 05 minsMike: The Spotty Beaver
“Mike: The Spotty Beaver” is a fun story about accepting differences in our bodies and the values of friendship.
By Elena Kefalogianni
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: Animal Story, Instructional, Modern, Original Animals: Beaver Reading time: 05 - 10 minsLike Pinocchio’s Nose
If Daisy told the truth about Carmie rummaging through their teacher’s desk, why is Daisy the one in trouble?
By Valerie Collins
Age range: 9 to12, Teen Tags: Instructional, Modern, Original Reading time: 05 - 10 minsEnormous Nine-Toes Billy
When Nathan, the school bully, blabs Billy Witkowski’s deepest secret to the entire school, Billy and his friend devise a plan to discredit Nathan and salvage Billy’s pride.
By Valerie Collins
Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Instructional, Modern, Original Reading time: 05 - 10 minsPoupak
Poupak, a boy from an Amazonian tribe is full of self-doubt. One day, he encounters someone who will change his life forever. Through a series of trials, Poupak finds the courage within himself that he didn’t know he had.
By Soula Tsiatsiou-Rakoviti
Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12, Teen Tags: Instructional, Modern, Original Reading time: 10 - 15 mins, 15 - 20 minsThe Threat is Real
A frightened Dylan wants to stand up to the school bully but initially lacks the self-confidence to do so. His mother points out some brave things he’s done and encourages him while telling him to be careful.
By Marieke Steiner
Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Instructional, Modern, Original Reading time: 01 - 05 minsPig Island
Adventurous Emily goes exploring by herself on her pony while on vacation and her father makes her promise that next time, as his “scout,” she will make sure she is prepared for emergency.
By Marieke Steiner
Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Instructional, Modern, Original Animals: Horse, Pig Reading time: 01 - 05 minsJACQUI AND THE G. M. BEANSTALK.
When Jacqui swaps her cow for some questionable seeds and they grow overnight, she finds herself in a strange land occupied by a rather nasty giant.
By Goldie Alexander
Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Fairy Tale, Instructional, Original Reading time: 10 - 15 mins, 15 - 20 minsThe Seven Rules Eddie Never Forgot
Eddie is always looking for excitement, and in The Adventures of Eddie the Emu, he has no trouble finding it! In his eagerness to explore the Australian Outback, Eddie forgets the rules his mother sets out for him before he leaves. His enticing adventure soon turns into a disastrous nightmare, and he realizes that he should have listened to his mother!