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 mins

My 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 mins

A 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 mins

Magical Moonlight

When the moon is big and bright, watch for magic to come alive before you.

By Deborah Dybowski

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

Peter, 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 mins

Brave Boy And Black Rock

Brave Boy’s mother sends him to find a black rock so Brave Boy’s father will have good luck while hunting.

By Heather Bell

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

The 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 mins

A 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 mins

The 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 mins

Rose Cottage

A cottage tells its story of all the people who lived in it.

By Susan Gordon

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

A 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 mins

Kitnapper

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

By Julia Archer

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