At the young age of fifteen, there was a boy living in Sherwood forest who could handle a bow and arrow better than any grown man in the village of Nottingham. This boy, named Robin Hood, had one wish, and that was to become a member of the king’s Foresters. The Foresters were a group…
The Seal’s Skin Story Like his father before him, Sean was a fisherman. He spent his days at work on the sea. The work was easy for Sean. It was in his blood. He was born to be a fisherman. His life was simple. But he was lonely. The fishing boats returned to the docks…
It was a sunny, summer Saturday morning and all was right with the world. The town of St. Petersburg basked in the warmth of the sun. Birds twittered and sang, filling the air with music. The cries and laughter of the town’s children, busy playing games of ball and tag and leapfrog, echoed among the…
Pecos Bill Story More than a hundred years ago, in the Wild West, a child was born. That child was named Pecos Bill. Now when Pecos Bill was still a baby, his parents were moving from one ranch to another. Bill was sound asleep in the back of their covered wagon when the wagon hit…
Long ago, a few brave insects from the town of Bugville flew to a distant land they called Harvest Hill. There they found giant helpings of the finest foods! There was enough food in Harvest Hill to keep all the bugs in Bugville full for many, many years. As a matter of fact, the bugs…
Black Beauty See those two horses in the picture down there? The little one is me. That’s my mom with me. I was just a young colt back then. I remember those days well. Mom and I would spend every day together, running around the green meadow and eating our fill of the delicious grass…
The Bell of Justice Story Long, long ago, during the rule of old King John, there was a small and humble hillside town called Atri. One day King John’s procession came through Atri. Trumpets blared and grown men wept as the gallant king rode through the small town’s streets. When King John reached the town…
On Christmas morning, a little boy finds a special surprise in his stocking. It is a velveteen rabbit. The little boy loves the velveteen rabbit. He kisses its soft tummy. He tucks the rabbit under his arm and opens all his other gifts. The little boy puts the rabbit in his bedroom with all his…
Bedtime stories play an important role in your child’s development. Not only do bedtime stories create an opportunity for parents to bond with their kids, but reading to a little one at the same time night after night can help them establish a healthy sleep routine. Child psychologists also point to the cognitive benefits for…