Catalogue Page for Instructional Stories
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 minsThe Bird and the Map
This story about a boy who finds a map in a cave teaches us that certain glimmers of hope are present in nature for us
to identify and that we just need to have faith.
By Rahul
Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12, Teen Tags: Instructional, Modern, Original Animals: Bird Reading time: 01 - 05 minsKayla’s Holiday Surprise
Kayla is disappointed to realise that the labor day holiday won’t be as relaxing as she had thought.
By Artie Knapp
Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12, Teen Tags: Instructional, Modern, Original Reading time: 01 - 05 minsThe Kite and the String
A grandfather tells his sceptical grandson an old fable in order to try and teach him an important lesson.
By Brian Martin
Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12, Teen Tags: Fable, Illustrated, Instructional, Modern, Original Reading time: 01 - 05 mins, 05 - 10 minsWe Will Help You
Two kids learn from their mother how to help a pigeon which is in need of a shelter to hatch its eggs.
By Madhavi Adavi
Age range: 0 to 2, 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: Instructional, Modern, Original Animals: Pigeon Reading time: 01 - 05 minsThe Bread King and Butter King
This is a story that teaches about friendship and unity.
By Teddy Kimathi
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: Fairy Tale, Fantasy, Instructional, Modern, Original Reading time: 01 - 05 minsThe Shell Shocked Turtle
A baby turtle shells out a lot of courage in order to face his fear of thunderstorms.
By Artie Knapp
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Instructional, Modern, Original Animals: Turtle Reading time: 01 - 05 mins, 05 - 10 minsLITTLECAR EDWARD
Littlecar Edward appears to be a disappointment to his father, the big and powerful Firetruck Barney, until one day he is needed for a special job.
By Paul R. Hernandez
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: Instructional, Modern, Original Reading time: 01 - 05 minsView from a Zoo
VIDEO: Thea is a house-cat that seems to have it all… she has a warm home, plenty of food and a family that loves her. But something is missing in Thea’s life. Where is the excitement?
By Artie Knapp
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Instructional, Modern, Original, Video Animals: Cat, Lion Reading time: 01 - 05 mins, 05 - 10 minsStuttering Stan Takes a Stand
VIDEO: Teased and bullied about his stuttering, Stanley the squirrel refuses to let on that his feelings are being hurt, until one day he learns an important lesson from a new friend.
By Artie Knapp
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Instructional, Modern, Original, Video Animals: Squirrel Reading time: 10 - 15 mins, 15 - 20 minsLight on a Snowy Day
After nurturing an injured baby deer back to health, a young girl’s lone Christmas wish is to be reunited with the friend she lost. Includes audio narration.
By Artie Knapp
Narrator: Bruce Bellringer Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Audio, Christmas, Instructional, Modern, Original Animals: Deer Reading time: 10 - 15 minsLiving Green – A Turtle’s Quest for a Cleaner Planet
VIDEO: Tired of seeing the land he loves cluttered with trash, Thurman the turtle decides it’s time to take action.