Catalogue Page for Modern Stories
Harry the Slug

A story about a slug finding his identity and being proud of who he is.
By Angie Shingleton
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: Animal Story, Instructional, Modern, Original Animals: Slug, Snail Reading time: 01 - 05 minsMy teeth are freezing!

Oscar is a master of wonderfully weird excuses – until one day his family decides to give him a taste of his own medicine.
By Eszter Molnar
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: Funny, Instructional, Modern, Original Reading time: 01 - 05 minsA First Grade Fall

A young boy falls and hurts himself on the school playground. Afraid, to whom shall he turn for help?
By Michael Kozubek
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: Modern, Original, Poem Reading time: 01 - 05 minsPeter, The Thing Is…

Peter learns that being different isn’t so bad after all.
By Stephanie Gibbon
Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Fantasy, Funny, Modern, Original Animals: Dragon Reading time: 05 - 10 minsThe Bunnies and the Seeds

Three bunnies get one seed each from the wise owl but have very different results. A story about patience.
By Steve L Thompson
Age range: 6 to 8 Tags: Animal Story, Instructional, Modern, Original Animals: Rabbit Reading time: 01 - 05 minsA Dog’s Love

All about importance of animals as well as family and loyalty.
By Carmeliza Pedro Sustituido
Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Modern, Original Animals: Dog Reading time: 05 - 10 minsThe Pirate, the Dinosaur, and the Slimy Snot Monster

A brother and sister find a door to a strange shop, and a BIG adventure.
By Jill London
Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12, Teen Tags: Fantasy, Modern, Original Animals: Dinosaur Reading time: 05 - 10 minsA Pet Named Maxwell

Join a ferret as he journeys to school. Enjoy!
By Kathleen Gemmell
Age range: 6 to 8 Tags: Animal Story, Modern, Original Animals: Ferret Reading time: 01 - 05 minsKitnapper

Emma brings home a stray kitten, and chaos follows. What will Mum say?