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Use the genre hub to move between fairy tales, fantasy, adventure, mystery, realistic fiction, science fiction, historical stories, poems, interactive tales and printable colouring pages. Each branch follows a different storytelling shape rather than a single character or topic. Stories may belong to more than one genre when, for example, a historical setting also contains a mystery or fantasy element.

Mummy the Tutu´s tale

Princess Tutu wakes in a New York museum and befriends Jessica. Ice cream and outings turn into a dangerous escape when treasure hunters try to capture her. This long mummy story mixes magic, friendship and suspense. Read it in chapters with older children; it includes pursuit and an attempted kidnapping.

Leo and the Magic Paintbrush

Leo is about to become a big brother, but he worries that his parents will love him less. In this magic paintbrush story about sibling jealousy, his angry drawing becomes a monster and wrecks the house. Leo must use his art to help repair the damage before meeting his baby sister, Aria.

Secret of the Parking Lot

Every night, six cars come alive in a supermarket parking lot. In this funny car bedtime story, Engin, Vanny, Fastie, Betty, Electra, and Trunky swap adventures, remember how they outsmarted two thieves, and investigate a mysterious self-driving visitor.

Stanley the Shoe

Stanley is an old shoe left in the garden, until a city gang offers him a new adventure. This long fantasy bedtime story follows the theft of a magical shoelace and Stanley's decision to make amends. Read it in chapters with older children and talk about the choices he makes.

Sammy the Snail

Sammy the snail dreams of going fast, but a garden adventure with Lucy the ladybug helps him discover the gift of his own pace.