Catalogue Page for Modern Stories

Snowman

A snowman tells his story and tries to survive for as long as possible with the help of some garden friends.

By Susan Gordon

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

The Sweet Skunk

Mrs Daniel sees something moving through her plants! What does she do?

By Afifa Ali Syed

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

A Dream Come True

Jasmine wants to win a race with her beloved horse, Madeline. But, when her horse gets sick, she forgets about the idea of winning the race, because she cares more about Madeline’s health.

By Sanakshi Patil

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

Darla’s Good Deeds

Darla and her helper, Robbie, are on a mission. Their friend Keri is sick in bed this autumn so they take her place in her annual trek around the neighborhood to find people that need a helping hand.

By Carol Bennett

Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: Fantasy, Modern, Original Reading time: 05 - 10 mins

High Flying Birds

Lover crows and colonizing sparrows fly high to save a child from kidnappers.

By Nandita Bose

Age range: 9 to12 Tags: Animal Story, Indian, Modern, Original Animals: Bird, Crow, Sparrow Reading time: 10 - 15 mins

Dreams of a Christmas Tree

A tree dreams of great fame at Christmas.

By Susan Gordon

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

The Kallerbay Stories 22-25

FInal stories about the town of Kallerbay, through stories by its young people there. Stories 22-25 included.

By Frances Fahy

Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Modern, Original Reading time: Over 20 mins

Rascal Cat Brothers Part 2

Sequel to Rascal Cat Brothers, told by Snowball

By Lisa Jacovsky

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

About a Fox and Love

The girl Rosa and the fox Amor are inseparable until Amor disappears after an eagle attack. A story about friendship, love, trust, and freedom.

By Pauline la Petite

Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Modern, Original Animals: Fox Reading time: 10 - 15 mins

Moonbeam

Moonbeam is just like a normal boy, except his home is the sea and his legs form an exquisite tail.

By Katie Simmonds

Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Animal Story, Modern, Original Animals: Whale

Golu, The Ant

An ant and fly meet and exchange information about each other’s lives..

By Pulkita Anand

Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: Animal Story, Instructional, Modern, Original Animals: Ant, Fly Reading time: 01 - 05 mins

Sunshine

After adventuring into the Australian bush to meet her friends, Sunshine loses her way. By using nature around her, she begins to find her way home…meeting many spirits and animal friends and learning valuable life lessons.

By Katie Simmonds

Age range: 9 to12, Teen Tags: Fantasy, Modern, Original Reading time: 10 - 15 mins