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Town Mouse and Country Mouse A Fable to Find the Meaning

By: Rich Linville
This is a fable about a newborn mouse who lives on the border between the town and the country. He can’t decide where he wants to live, in the town or in the country? Which do you think he should ch...
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My Pet Ghost A What to Do Next Story for Kids

By: Rich Linville
"One night, I am walking in the forest and what do you think I see?" To find out, have fun reading this fun ghost story with a happy ending. Try to give your answers to the questions before you turn t...
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The Ant and the Dove A Fable to Learn From

By: Rich Linville

This is an ancient fable about a tiny ant and a dove who show kindness. Try to guess the meaning of this Aesop fable and how it applies to your life. Several morals are given at the end of this story.

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Cowboy and Cowgirl Jokes for Kids Plus How to Tell Jokes

By: Rich Linville
If you like cowboy and cowgirl jokes, then have fun reading this book. You don’t have to understand every joke. Just laugh and pretend that you get the joke. You will figure it out later. What do co...
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Jill and Jack and the Beanstalk: A Retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk

By: Rich Linville
Jill and Jack and the Beanstalk is a colorfully illustrated retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk. Twice upon a time, many, many years ago, there was a woman who had a daughter named Jill and a son name...
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Stone Soup and The Little Red Hen with Recipes

By: Rich Linville
  • Enjoy the two fables, "Stone Soup" and "The Little Red Hen", to find the meanings as well as recipes to make pizzas and stone soup without the stone. 
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Spring Flowers for Kids to Learn About

By: Rich Linville
Why are Spring Flowers valued? It may be their beauty, colors or smells. Learning about flowers lets you recognize them around you. You might try to grow them inside. Know your plant zone to help you ...
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Death Valley: The Hottest Place on Earth

By: Rich Linville
Why is it called Death Valley? Death Valley was given its name by pioneers lost here in the winter of 1849 to 1850. They thought that they were going to die in this valley. One of the driest and hotte...
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The Ant and the Dove: A Fable to Learn From

By: Rich Linville

This is an ancient fable about a tiny ant and a dove who show kindness. Try to guess the meaning of this Aesop fable and how it applies to your life. Several morals are given at the end of this story.

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Model Train Adventure (A Fantasy for Kids)

By: Rich Linville
Visiting the train museum, Miles and Louis say at the same time, “Wouldn’t it be neat to ride on these model trains!” Suddenly, they shrink smaller and find themselves on the platform of the mod...
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Deborah Sampson The American Revolution Soldier

By: Rich Linville

Deborah Sampson disguised herself as a man and fought in the American Revolutionary War. She wanted to defend her country from the British invaders.

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Clash of the Viking Gods Who Will Win? (myths)

By: Rich Linville

In the royal palace is Odin. He says, “As All-Father”, I challenge you other gods to a contest to prove once and for all who is the best!”

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