Rich Linville

My email is teachersask@yahoo.com, and I will respond to comments and questions. Using a child’s first name and interests, I will custom-write books for adults and children. Email me if you are interested in a custom children's book. For 45 years, I enjoyed teaching all subjects in elementary, middl...

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I am a Ninja

By: Rich Linville

I’m visiting a museum and looking at a ninja in protective armor. I touch the metal mask, wishing I could go back in time and be a ninja. Suddenly, I go back over 300 years to ancient Japan in 1637,...

Saint Patrick’s Day Jokes for Kids

By: Rich Linville

Jokes for kids of all ages, except that nobody gets every joke. That's okay. You may understand the joke when you're older. You can laugh and pretend to get the joke. Then later, you can try to figure...

I Save the Dinosaurs!

By: Rich Linville

After many years of research and hard work, I finally build a time machine. I jump in the time machine and sets it to go back 66 million years ago. I spin around and around. What will happen next?

Santa’s Clumsy Elf Called Gander

By: Rich Linville

Born on Christmas Day, Gander the Elf wants to work in Santa's Workshop. But, he breaks toys, spills paint everywhere, and makes a mess of the glue among other things. Isn't there any job that he can ...

My Life as a Redworm: Why am I so important?

By: Rich Linville

Red worms are one of the most important animals in nature. They help break down dead plants and animal manure to provide important nutrients for the soil. Farmers and gardeners value red worms. Read a...

Kangaroos

By: Rich Linville

A kangaroo has powerful hind legs, a thick tail, and a pouch in which females carry their young. Kangaroos are a symbol of Australia. Why are they so important?

Freya and her Fairy Adventure

By: Rich Linville

Freya is walking in the forest wishing that she could be a fairy. Suddenly, she looks different. She is a fairy. She smiles. She has a magic wand in her hand and wings on her back!

Parables of Jesus for Children

By: Rich Linville

As Jesus wandered from place to place, he told parables that taught spiritual lessons. "The Good Samaritan" is one of the parables told by Jesus.

My Computer Adventure (Science Fiction for Kids)

By: Rich Linville

I sit down and look at my computer screen. Oh! No! A virus alert! My fingers touch the dusty screen. I feel like I’m falling into a bottomless pit. I shrink smaller and fly into my computer. I’m s...

The Golden Touch A Greek Myth

By: Rich Linville

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if everything you touched would turn into pure gold? King Midas makes a wish that everything he touches turns to gold. He is about to learn a valuable lesson.