Catalogue Page for Modern Stories

Robin Red Breast

A red-breasted robin with a busy modelling career is horrified one morning to discover that its beautiful red breast has turned white!

By Susan Gordon

Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: Animal Story, Christmas, Funny, Modern, Original Animals: Bird, Robin Reading time: 01 - 05 mins

The Sea Comes Home

Sea Comes Home is the story of a Mummy bringing the sea home for her little daughter.

By Veena Adige

Age range: 6 to 8 Tags: Modern, Original Reading time: 01 - 05 mins

The Life of a Computer

As computers get older, they are valued less.

By Matthew McAyeal

Age range: 9 to12 Tags: Historical, Instructional, Modern, Original

The Three Keys

Tom finds himself trapped in a forest! Will he be able to solve the riddles to get out of there?

By Andy Deng

Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12, Teen Tags: By Children, Modern, Original Reading time: 01 - 05 mins

When Teddy Cried

Four-year-old Shivani’s love for her teddy bear is so strong she doesn’t want to go anywhere without him.

By Veena Adige

Age range: 6 to 8 Tags: Modern, Original Reading time: 01 - 05 mins

Don’t Look Down On Me

Antonia is always late for school and looks ragged and dirty. But through it all, she works hard and survives for better things to come her way.

By Chimezie Benedict Ihekuna

Age range: 6 to 8 Tags: Instructional, Modern, Original Reading time: 05 - 10 mins

Could it be magic?

Donny Steel was a famous magician. Can Jay teach him a new trick?

By Ian Brownlie

Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Modern, Original Reading time: 01 - 05 mins, 05 - 10 mins

New Arrivals

A stray cat in an assisted living facility falls in love with kittens.

By Andrew C Miller

Age range: 9 to12 Tags: Animal Story, Modern, Original Animals: Cat Reading time: 05 - 10 mins

The Wishing Rose

In a small village yellow roses grow, granting wishes for brave children.

By William Hugel

Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: Modern, Original Reading time: 01 - 05 mins

Esme and the Magic Cat

Esme discovers an interesting and wonderful cat in her television and goes on a crazy adventure.

By Dave Gregson

Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Animal Story, Fantasy, Modern, Original Animals: Cat, Pig Reading time: 15 - 20 mins

Bows and Ribbons Everywhere

You CAN make friends and wear bows and ribbons everywhere!

By Laurie Fishero

Age range: 6 to 8 Tags: Modern, Original Reading time: 01 - 05 mins

Riya’s bright idea

A village girl finds a way to remind city kids of how fun it is to play outside.

By Anish Vedsen

Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: By Children, Instructional, Modern, Original Reading time: 01 - 05 mins