Catalogue Page for Modern Stories

The Father’s Day Gift

Carter’s allowance is not enough to buy Dad a tie for Father’s Day so he sets out to create a patchwork tie instead.

By Savannah Hendricks

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

The Dandruff Prank

Three older siblings play a prank on a younger sister, making her think she has horrible dandruff.

By Evelyn B. Christensen

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

I’m a Spring Onion

Helena must fix her costume for the Christmas play AND shop for the disco. There’s no time for both.

By Dorothy Massey

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

Grandma Reilly’s Pig

Shona is happy to own Grandma Reilly’s Pig, but is the pig happy with her?

By Dorothy Massey

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

Ashra’s Wish

Ashra’s Wish is a story about a mysterious old man, a carpenter and his daughter and the magical circle of kindness that changes their lives forever.

By Clare O'Dea

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