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 mins

The Wardrobe

A wardrobe starts to tell its story and it turns out it knew of the little fir tree that became a Christmas tree, just like in Hans Christian Andersen’s story!

By Bernard Shaw

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

FROGBEAT! 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 mins

Hero 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 mins

Hero 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 mins

Hero 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 mins

Winter

After a sleepless night, Marshall make his way to a special place where grieves for a love he once found but lost again.

By Taylor McKinney

Age range: Teen Tags: Modern, Original Reading time: 01 - 05 mins, 05 - 10 mins

Marcelle and the Kitchen Monster

Marcelle’s mother is not home, the nanny is sleeping, and a terrible monster is protecting the food in the kitchen. In order to get food, Marcelle will go through an adventure where she will learn to be brave. Fortunately, she is not alone.

By Walter Morales

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

The 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 mins

Ogre 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 mins

Franklin 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 mins

Fairies in the Flower Garden

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

By Sharon Krager

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