Catalogue Page for Modern Stories
Empty Pockets

Antonio tries his best to find a way to make money so that his family can have new shoes.
By Jan Fenimore
Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12, Teen Tags: Mexican, Modern, Original Reading time: 01 - 05 mins, 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 minsHero Man – Episode 5: The Chinese Fight

Hero Man and his friends go to China to battle with wicked magicians in the place known as Dragon Cave.
By Varun, aged 9
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: By Children, Modern, Original Reading time: 05 - 10 minsHero Man – Episode 4: The Bird Thief

In this new episode of Hero Man, our super-hero friend battles with a demon bird on the slopes of Mount Everest.
By Varun, aged 9
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: By Children, Modern, Original Reading time: 05 - 10 minsHero Man – Episode 3: The Haunted Cave

Another episode of Hero Man. This time Ralph and his friends find themselves in a cave haunted by a deadly soldier. Can Hero Man summon the powers to defeat him?
By Varun, aged 9
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: By Children, Modern, Original Reading time: 01 - 05 minsThe Frogs’ Race

A group of frogs decide to race to the top of the tower, but will they all be discouraged when everyone says they can’t do it?
By Dulce Rodrigues
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Fable, Modern, Original Animals: Frog Reading time: 01 - 05 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 minsFranklin the Frog

A story about a frog called Franklin who can speak to humans, but it gets really interesting when it turns out he can also sing and dance!
By Sharon Krager
Age range: 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Modern, Original Animals: Frog Reading time: 05 - 10 minsFairies in the Flower Garden

A girl recalls when she first started seeing fairies in her garden.