A group of friends love spending time with each other, but they also each have different likes and hates, respecting each other’s personal space means they have more fun while not offending each other. An endearing story explaining an important lesson about respecting others. Another great story from Kaptain Uke, aka Mr. Belgrave. See more …
A poignant tale of a child’s first speech on stage – a much anticipated moment of excitement, which turns into a haunting experience. The little girl who was teased and bullied grows up to help prevent the same actions at the school she works in resulting in long-term change. The story ends with a potent …
Categories: Age 10-13 years, All FKB Books, Bible Stories, Grade 4 to Grade 6, Older Children, Sister Mary Joe
Sister Mary Joe tells bible stories for the modern reader, with a special appeal to Generation Z, “The JC Team” acts as a bridge between ancient scripture and contemporary understanding. The book endeavors to make these narratives relatable, ensuring that readers not only comprehend the stories but also internalize their profound messages. Through its unique …
Gecko on the Wall – “There’s a gecko on my wall”, says the narrator, what sort of other geckos will we see in this beautiful rhyming book about imagination and friendship. Suitable for reading to pre-school children, or reading by children learning to read. Author: Danielle Bruckert Excerpt: There’s a gecko on my wall. I don’t mind …
Categories: Adventure, Age years 13+, All FKB Books, Fluent English, Geography and Travel, Grade 7+, History, Nick Creech, Young Adult
Annabella Crabtree and the djinni, Basil, are reunited when Hassan-i Sabbāh escapes imprisonment in the boiling mud of a Baluchistan volcano and embarks on a campaign of vengeance. To protect those closest to her, Annabella must return to the past to deal with him and finds herself embroiled in the Crusades. This is the second …
Categories: Aesop, Age 2-5 Years, Age 6-9 years, All FKB Books, Animals, Children, Classic Books, Fable, Intermediate English, moral, Public Domain, Story Collections
This is a version of most Aesop’s fables for children available with questions. The awesome thing about this version of Aesop’s Fables is that it has comprehension questions for every fable at the end, and the index is hyperlinked thanks to awesome tools available in Adobe software. Unfortunately, it does not have images and text …
Categories: Adventure, Age 10-13 years, Age 6-9 years, All FKB Books, Children, Fantasy, Older Children, Susha Golomb
Invasion Of The Hazmats – Anyone who can eliminate their enemies by eating them is a formidable foe. Anyone would be the Hazmats, insaniac shape shifters whose mindless greed is threatening the continued existence of the Abyssmal Cities. Is Miriam Mermelstein doomed to follow in their footsteps? Miriam Mermelstein is changing and it’s not puberty. …
Categories: Age 6-9 years, All FKB Books, Animals, Children, Creative Commons, Danielle Bruckert, Dogs, Grade 1 to Grade 3, Read along video
I Really Want A Dog….An Introduction to Dog Ownership for Children – Children love dogs, right? But what’s involved in looking after a dog? What types of dog might suit your home? A journey of discovery into some basic facts about adopting a dog, including facts about different dog breeds, as told from a child’s …