Catalogue Page for Instructional Stories
Like 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!
By Terese Martin
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: Funny, Instructional, Modern, Original Animals: Emu Reading time: 01 - 05 minsTropical
Imani and Lily don’t like being bullied at school. When they spot the school bullies at the beach, they decide to teach them a lesson.
By Imani - aged 8
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: By Children, Instructional, Modern, Original Animals: Turtle Reading time: 01 - 05 minsThe Tortoise on the Fence Post
A coming of age story where a boy learns that hanging out with the ‘cool’ kids isn’t always the ‘cool’ thing to do.
By Steven L. Miller
Age range: 9 to12, Teen Tags: Instructional, Modern, Original Animals: Tortoise Reading time: 05 - 10 minsThe Not-So-Colourful Butterfly
A story about a butterfly, celebrating the joy of nature, wonder and diversity.
By Stacie Eirich
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: Instructional, Original Animals: Butterfly Reading time: 01 - 05 minsBen and Jerry at the Races
Ben and Jerry go to the racecourse and learn a lesson about getting their hopes up too high
By Simon Tilley
Age range: 6 to 8 Tags: Instructional, Modern, Original Animals: Horse Reading time: 01 - 05 minsDicky the Dinosaur
Dicky the dinosaur is shy and nervous, until Bella the lady dinosaur takes an interest, proving that there is someone out there for everyone!