Stories for young minds
Picture books, middle grade, YA, and teen fiction from independent authors writing for the next generation of readers.
The Tortoise and the Hare A Retelling of an Aesop Fable
By: Rich Linville
This is an Aesop Fables over 2,000 years old. You can enjoy reading this fable and try to think about its meaning. At the end of this tale, you will be challenged to figure out the meaning or moral of...
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Three Billy Goats Gruff plus Facts about Goats (Folk Tale)
By: Rich Linville
“Mama and Papa, I’m hungry!” says baby goat Gruff. Mama goat and Papa goat Gruff say, “Yes, we’re starving, too. Baby goat Gruff asks, “Can we cross over the bridge to greener pastures?”...
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Martin Luther King Junior An Interactive Story of His Life
By: Rich Linville
Martin Luther King Junior is an important person in Black History. In this interactive book, follow his life from birth to adulthood. He stood against racism and dedicated his life to attaining equali...
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Harriet Tubman and Her Life An Interactive Book
By: Rich Linville
A book about the life of Harriet Tubman. Around 1820, I am born into slavery in the state of Maryland with the name of Araminta Ross. My nickname is Minty. Maybe my name will change later. I am now 5 ...
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Sharks
By: Rich Linville
Sharks are a type of fish. There are over 400 different kinds of sharks. Each kind of shark can have a different tail design. The tail allows sharks to move fast, make quick turns, or balance themselv...
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Ocean Creatures
By: Rich LinvilleThere are at least 1 million different species or kinds of creatures in the ocean. You can do many things to help save these ocean creatures?
Gingerbread Girl and Boy
By: Rich Linville
Gingerbread Girl says, “I live in a big city. But, I won’t live here for long!” Gingerbread Boy says, “I live in a small town. But, I won’t live here for long!” Gingerbread Girl says, “T...
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Patterns in Math, Art, and Nature
By: Rich Linville
A pattern is a repeated design that is found everywhere in our world and even in outer space. All around you are both simple patterns and complicated patterns. The spiral of a seashell is very complex...
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The Crow and the Pitcher and the Fox Two Aesop Fables
By: Rich LinvilleHere are two Aesop Fables about a crow and a pitcher plus a crow and a fox. You can say what you think is the meaning or moral of each one.
Why Do Cats Do That?
By: Rich Linville
About 9,000 years ago, wild cats began hanging around humans because their grain stores attracted rodents. Over time, the friendliest cats stayed close to humans and became pets. As pets, why do cats ...
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Dragon Jokes for Kids and How to Tell Them
By: Rich LinvilleWhat’s as big as a dragon and weighs nothing? A dragon’s shadow. Read many dragon jokes and learn how to tell jokes.
Our Solar System plus Space Riddles: Learn about our sun, planets, a dwarf planet and their order in our solar system
By: Rich LinvilleActual photos of our sun, planets and a dwarf planet. Learn about our solar system with a trick to remember the order of the planets. This book may also be used as a self-quiz with answers.