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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Three Billy Goats Gruff plus Facts about Goats

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?”...

There Was a Crooked Man: A Rhyme Retold

By: Rich Linville

Read the extended rhyme of "There Was a Crooked Man", find the meaning, and discover activities.

Freya and the Hidden Fairy World

By: Rich Linville

Freya is walking in the forest. She sees a beautiful ladybug and makes a wish that she would find a fairy. Suddenly the ladybug turns into a fairy and says, “Freya, we need your help. Please find an...

Buddha Sayings for Children

By: Rich Linville

Buddha spent his life helping people learn how to be kind, stay calm, understand their feelings, avoid hurting others, and live peacefully. He was not a god. He was a wise teacher who wanted everyone ...

Hey Diddle Diddle a Rhyme with Bonus Jokes for Kids

By: Rich Linville

Hey Diddle Diddle is a short nonsense rhyme that makes children laugh. This illustrated book also includes bonus joke for kids.

Dandelions and Their Life Cycle

By: Rich Linville

Some dandelions are bright, yellow flowers that look like the sun. They close at night and open in the morning like small suns. They are one of the first signs that Spring has arrived.

The Dog in the Manger

By: Rich Linville

This is an Aesop Fable about a mean dog who wanders onto a farm where he does not belong. He sees the farmer in the dell driving his tractor. The farmer and an ox are pulling out an old tree stump. Th...

Esther A Mature Children’s Bible Story

By: Rich Linville

What could you learn from the Bible story of Esther? This Bible story shows us that Esther becomes someone who takes an important role in her own future and that of her people. She stands with courage...

Joshua and the Battle of Jericho (Bible for Children)

By: Rich Linville

What can we learn from Joshua? Against all odds, Joshua showed great courage. Joshua prospered because he trusted God with every part of his life.

The Fox and the Grapes and the Stork: Two Aesop Fables to Find Their Meanings

By: Rich Linville

Aesop Fables are over 3,000 years old and still have meaning today. You can enjoy reading Fables and try to think about the meanings or morals. Not everyone has the same meaning for a Fable. Many poss...