Our stories are adventures that explore kind and fair ways to feel successful and connected. Empathic humility—the appreciation for human strife needed to heal ignored losses that result in stored hurt—is also emphasized. We hope parents, teachers and other guides will read our stories with or to kids. Discussing the questions at the end of each story with kids is an opportunity for guides to model empathy, openness, logic and humility. Also, we have begun to provide an AUDIO option. When an audio exists, they’ll be a white arrow to click in a long black rectangle.

Planet Flub:

A shocking event brings about a daring quest by youngsters and their teacher.
(ages 9 and up, 56 pages)
A two part audio version is available below. (part one: 50 minutes, part two: 44 minutes)

 

Bobbing:

Some big surprises follow a group’s attempt to better their lives by sharing a new discovery with those who rule over them.
(ages 9 and up, 48 pages)
A two part audio version is available below. (part one: 42 minutes, part two: 37 minutes)

 

Snomy and Nug:

After forging an unlikely friendship, a prey and predator become outcasts determined to offer their communities a new way of life. 
(ages 8 and up, 29 pages)
A two part audio version is available below. (part one: 35 minutes, part two: 30 minutes)

 

The Trike:

Somebody seen as too nice shows up riding a tricycle.
(ages 9 and up, 33 pages)
A two part audio version is available below. (part one: 28 minutes, part two: 27 minutes)

 

Nudges:

Two girls takes a stand when others aren’t nice.
(ages 9 and up, 27 pages)
A two part audio version is available below. (part one: 29 minutes, part two: 28 minutes)

 

Funny Business:

A girl fears she’s going to flunk a school subject.
(ages 7 and up, 7 pages)

 

Too Special:

A boy struggles with a loss.
(ages 7 and up, 8 pages, 11 minute audio)

 

The Dare:

A boy discovers a new friend steals.
(ages 7 and up, 10 pages)

 

The Refuge:

After doing something she regrets, a girl becomes friends with the town oddball.
(ages 12 and up, 38 pages)

 

Uncle Ubby:

A girl learns to treadle and be trusty.
(ages 8 and up, 7 pages)

 

Tree Hugger:

A boys lies to protect someone.
(ages 8 and up, 9 pages)

 

Super Somebodies:

A girl doesn’t want to let her mother down.
(ages 8 and up, 14 pages)

 

Good Enough:

A girl shows courage when she meets new nosy classmates.
(ages 8 and up, 7 pages)

 

The Broken Tea Cup:

A broken tea cup begins a search for what really matters.
(ages 9 and up, 14 pages)

 

Dreamboat or Dinghy:

A young woman struggles to heal after a breakup.
(ages 12 and up, 14 pages)

 

A Girl and Two Llamas:

A woman gets unexpected help when she’s told she must mow her lawn.
(ages 9 and up, 15 pages)

 

The Parking Lot:

A good-natured woman struggles to deal with nastiness.
(ages 12 and up, 15 pages)

 

Ms. Bozzlebee’s Final Exam:

A teacher gives a final exam on the first day of school.
(ages 12 and up, 8 pages)

 

The Sponge Ball Lesson:

A girl learns about liking herself.
(ages 8 and up, 15 pages)

 

The Coupon:

A homeless woman gives out niceness coupons.
(ages 10 and up, 18 pages)

 

In Between:

A woman gets a big surprise after refusing to help a girl.
(ages 13 and up, 13 pages)

 

Caring:

A lonely elder helps his young neighbor learn about caring.
(ages 8 and up, 14 pages)

 

The Debate:

An old woman helps a young man deal with regret.
(ages 12 and up, 14 pages)

 

Many Times More:

Gay teens search for fairness and self-worth.
(ages 14 and up, 69 pages)

 

A Grand Notion:

A wheelchair-bound woman with an odd way of trying to be helpful befriends two dispirited sisters.
(ages 14 and up, 96 pages)

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