Storytime for Kids

Tells the story of Tina Daniels, a thirteen-year-old singing and dancing star known as 'Curls,' who is unhappy with her fame and controlling mother. Seeking a quiet life, Tina runs away from the city and takes a train to Stonechurch to stay with her friend Mary's grandmother, Mrs. White, an elderly woman living a peaceful country existence unaware of Tina's celebrity status. Tina enjoys a brief period of simplicity and connection with nature, until a postman recognizes her from the newspapers as the

Tells the story of Tuggy, an experienced tugboat who is eventually retired from heavy work because his steam engine needs an expensive upgrade to a diesel engine. Instead of selling him, Captain Larson keeps Tuggy, and the story details how Tuggy and Captain Larson take on a new role: offering river excursions for children after giving a group of boys a memorable birthday ride. The illustrations frequently feature vibrant colors and scenes of river life, depicting the fictional Katahoochie River,

A monarch whose quest for power by stacking his subjects is ended by a simple burp from the turtle at the bottom, Mack. "Gertrude McFuzz" tells the tale of a jealous bird who excessively grows tail feathers after taking a magic pill, learning a painful lesson about vanity and self-acceptance. Finally, "The Big Brag" showcases a boastful rabbit and a bear arguing over whose senses are superior, only to be admonished by a wise little worm who calls them both fools for their needless competition and