Catalogue Page for Instructional Stories
Getting to know Ronnie – a story about autism
A video about Ronnie, a boy who suffers from autism and struggles to fit in at his new school.
By Artie Knapp
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12, Teen Tags: Instructional, Video Reading time: 05 - 10 minsBeauty’s Red Spot
Beauty is very worried because she needs to get rid of a spot on her face before the class photograph, but nothing seems to work.
By Aayush Majumdar
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: By Children, Instructional, Modern, Original Reading time: 01 - 05 minsTom 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.