Kid Stories

A selection of kid stories that can be read aloud or read by your young readers. _________________________________________________________________

Heipparallaa!

by Lilian Stafford / Illustrated by Elina Jarvinen

Australia

Windy Hollow Books

Heipparalla's warm,funny illustrations and text explore the striking differences in culture and climate between Finnish Lapland and Australia, and highlight the value of friendship. more

Honey, A Pony's Story

by Honey

as told to Sharon Roberts

USA

Honey's story is told primarily from the viewpoint of a small and injured pony. Confused and friendless at an auction, she is befriended by a cowpony, now too old to do strenuous work. Both are saved from the knacker's bid by an old man, hoping that the two of them might help save his granddaughter. more

Born to Dance

by Katherine Reynolds

United Kingdom

Publisher.: ideas4writers

Sold! The word sends a shiver of fear down to the very tips of Dylan's hooves. A fistful of grubby banknotes changes hands and, in an instant, Dylan's world is turned on its head. more

by Katherine Reynolds

United Kingdom

Publisher.: ideas4writers

In which Dylan de Polka, Red Tabby and the other circus animals are forced to leave home.

Safe for Life has won a 'Highly Commended' from the San Francisco Book Festival, 2010. Just in case you may care to add that to the sites. more

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The Voyage Of Billy Buckins

by R. Region Arrington

USA

Publisher: PublishAmerica

“The Voyage of Billy Buckins” is the story of Billy Buckins, a boy of twelve growing up in Charles Town in the year 1754. Billy had always wanted to go to sea as his late father did and become a seaman. This desire to go to sea leads to an adventure that Billy sometimes wishes he could return from. more

The Stone Elephant

by Liliana Stafford

Australia

Windy Hollow Books

A moving story that explores the relationship between us and the natural world through the powerful imagery of elephants. more

The Shy Mala

by Liliana Stafford

Australia

Windy Hollow Books

Based on a true story this book celebrates the survival of an Australian native animal the mala or rufous hare wallaby and with it the traditions of the Warlpiri people.It is illustrated by Liliana's daughter Sophia who travelled to the desert to more on these great kid stories.

Math Path Puzzles, Levels A and B

by Evelyn B. Christensen

USA

Publisher MindWare

A whole set of intriguing puzzle paths that challenge you to use your math skills as well as your logic skills. Each puzzle is missing one or more parts: in beginning puzzles you solve for the final number in the path, but as the puzzles become harder, you learn to think backwards and forwards to find numbers, signs, or even paths that are missing along the way! more

Multiplication Mosaics

by Evelyn B. Christensen

USA

Publisher: MindWare

Want kids to love practicing their multiplication facts? Then this is the book you need! Answers to the problems provide the color code to fill in the squares in the grid. As the colorful picture or design gradually unfolds, kids are motivated to keep solving the problems until it's complete. The activities also reinforce graphing skills. more

Fraction Finders

Want fraction exercises that have fun as the common denominator? Then Fraction Finders is what you need!

Tactic Twisters,

More than 140 maze-like puzzles in four styles to challenge and sharpen your problem solving skills--Honeycomb Loops, Gray'n' White Puzzles, Triangle Trails, and Grid Path Puzzles. Think logically as you twist, turn, bend and loop your way around to discover the correct paths.

Tan-Tastic Tangrams!

The classic tangram puzzle with simplified designs for younger kids and faster play. Pop out 2 sets of tangrams from the back cover and start the adventure with these fascinating geometric puzzles! Progresses from simple to challenging, so it's fun for the whole family.

Addition Adventures

A delightfully fun way to practice basic addition facts. Solve mini-mysteries by using your answers to plot a path (north, south, east, and west) until you reach a lost mitten, a four-leaf clover, hidden treasure in a pyramid, or other great reward. Builds mapping skills as well as proficiency in addition. For more information on all these math puzzle books.

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PUGS GO ON VACATION

by Lela LaBree Stute

USA

Publisher: Publish America

Three pugs go on a summer vacation.

The characters are Ingah DuPonte, Beatrice and Cissy. The story begins at “the annual pug vacation planning meeting”. The pugs decide on their destination spot and agree to what their activities will be. Immediately after the meeting they pack up and leave in a carriage-type RV for dogs.

The pugs stop for lunch on the way to their camp ground (pugs are always hungry). After they arrive they find they have not planned well (this often happens to pugs). Not to worry! There are other activities for them.

The pugs decide to go on a boat ride. After inspecting the lake for cleanliness, they get on the boat. The boat ride does not go as planned. Finally they decide to go home.

They pile back in the carriage for the long drive home. The pugs find they are more excited to arrive home than they were to arrive at their vacation spot.

Ingah DuPonte, the youngest pug, gives words of wisdom at the end of the story. All ends well.

Lela LaBree Stute website.

Summer Pugs

by Lela LaBree Stute

The three pugs are called upon to babysit for Aunt Ida and Uncle Edwin. See what happens when the pugs lose track of the baby pug.

MY NAME IS INGAH, I AM A PUG

Pre-school

A baby pug, Ingah, moves into a new home. She must learn to live with her two new sisters. Will thy get along? Who will lead? Who will follow? Who gets the best toy, the best food, the best bed? Come along with us and see how Ingah, Cissy and Bea learn how to make a family of three.

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