Catalogue Page for Instructional Stories
The Legend of the Black Sea

A fisherman loses his belief in goodness and learns a valuable lesson.
By Sergey Nikolov
Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Instructional, Legend, Original Animals: Cat, Dog Reading time: 05 - 10 minsThe Fairy Christmas

Toddy and Tita learn about the meaning of Christmas when a poor boy shows up on their doorstep.
By Etheldred B. Barry
Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Christmas, Illustrated, Instructional Reading time: 01 - 05 minsA Christmas Fairy

When Bertie finds out that his friend Tom will be alone for Christmas, he invites him home. But when Bertie’s own plans get disrupted, he learns that a kindness is never wasted.
By John Strange Winter
Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Christmas, Instructional, Original Reading time: 05 - 10 minsFROGBEAT! A musical journey.

A story about a band of frogs, an educational illustrated story introducing children to the world of music.
By Ann Lang
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Illustrated, Instructional, Modern, Original Animals: Frog Reading time: 05 - 10 minsOgre in the Basement

A moving story about Grandma coming to live with a family. This story will help teach children about what happens sometimes when people get old and the impact of Alzheimer’s disease.
By Sharon Krager
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12, Teen Tags: Instructional, Modern, Original Reading time: 05 - 10 minsThe Emperor’s New Clothes

Two swindlers pretend to weave the vain emperor new clothes, but claim it’s invisible to stupid people. Will anyone be brave enough to say there’s nothing there? Includes audio narration.