Tales featuring animals both real and imaginary
In a world where nursery rhymes come to life, the cat and the fiddle transform a late-night kitchen. Join Diddle the cat as his music inspires Mrs. Cow to jump, Mr. Dog to laugh, and Miss Dish and Mr. Spoon to dance away into the night. In a cozy cottage at the edge...
The story of a pet can change a child's life in unexpected ways. When eleven-year-old Karen moves to the coastal town of Pelican Cove with her yellow Labrador, Goldie, she discovers that adjusting to change is easier with a faithful companion by her side. They explore...
This retelling of a classic short story by Rudyard Kipling features a mischievous crab who disrupts the ocean's rhythm. When young Tam notices the seas behaving strangely, he seeks help from the wise Dr. Wonder. This leads to an underwater adventure that teaches...
A retelling of THE BEGINNING OF THE ARMADILLOS, a Just So Rudyard Kipling story. Once upon a time, in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, lived a hedgehog named Stickly-Prickly. He was covered in spikes, like a walking cactus! Stickly-Prickly shared his little corner...
A retelling of How Leopards Got Their Spots from the book Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling. Before our story begins, let's talk about a particular place called the veldt. Imagine a land so wide and open that the sky seems to stretch forever. The veldt is a vast,...
In this playful adaptation of one of Rudyard Kipling's beloved Just So Stories, young Cyrus bakes a magnificent spice cake that attracts a rude Rhinoceros. After the Rhinoceros steals the cake, Cyrus devises a gentle plan involving cake crumbs and the Rhinoceros's...
A retelling of a Just So Story By Rudyard Kipling In the sea, once upon a time, my young friend, there was a whale, and he ate fish. He ate the starfish and the garfish, the crab and the dab, the plaice and the dace, the skate and his mate, the mackerel and the...
Step into the world of stories from Uncle Remus and the tale of Brer Rabbit's honey mishap. When our mischievous hero finds himself covered in honey and leaves, he transforms his sticky situation into an opportunity for trickery. This beloved American folktale...
A tale retold from the stories of Uncle Remus for beginning readers. Chapter One - The Creatures Go to the Barbeque On this warm and sleepy afternoon, Uncle Remba settled down to share a story with the young lad. "Once upon a time," he began, “But Uncle Remba, when...
Journey to the vibrant rainforests of South America, where four animal friends welcome a mysterious traveler and share their food. Little do they know this act of kindness will change their lives forever. In one of our most magical animal bedtime stories, a capuchin...
A five minute story inspired by "the sky is falling the sky is falling." Once upon a mischievous time, deep in the greenest of forests, lived a bouncy little Hare named Miffy. She was a bit of a worrywart, always fretting over the tiniest things. One particularly...
A short story about elephants for early readers, inspired by the Babar series. Alphonse, fidgety and restless, struggles to focus on his book. His mind drifts to the thought of his beloved wife and the imminent arrival of their little elephant. He ponders: Would the...