Sesame Street
The Sesame Workshop: The Sesame Street Story Corner
An excellent interactive site for children, including stories by Elmo, Big Bird and others. Dozens of stories and storybooks for children to read while learning essential skills.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Electronic Text Center: The Modern English Collection
This collection contains fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, letters, newspapers, manuscripts, and illustrations from 1500 to the present, arranged for browsing by author's last name or by category of interest. It contains classics such...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Jungle by Upton Sinclair
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published as a serial in the Appeal to Reason 1905, one work is The Jungle, by Upton Sinclair. It exposed harsh working conditions in the meat packing industry.
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Classic Reader: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in 1847, one publication is Jayne Eyre. This story was written by Charlotte Bronte.
Chateau Meddybemps
But That Wasn't the Best Part
Learn about the Banana Festival in this fun online story. Great illustrations and the story is easy for younger children to navigate.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Classics for Young People
A launching point from the University of Calgary for several classic stories that are available online. Alphabetical by author, the list includes Louisa May Alcott, Charles Dickens, Nathaniel Hawthorne and Rudyard Kipling.
Other
Australian Folklore: Definitions and Practices
This is a very scholarly document that discusses what folklore is, how it has been studied in Australia, and how Australian folklore differs from the traditions in other parts of the world.
Other
Children's Storybooks Online
This site has illustrated online children's stories, riddles, and coloring books.
Other
Classic Shorts: Classic Short Stories
This online story collection is classified alphabetically by author, and includes works by Jack London, James Joyce and Nathaniel Hawthorne. The word count for each story is given so the reader can determine the length of story the...
Other
Infomotions: Alex Catalogue of Electronic Texts
This collection of electronic texts includes short stories, novels, poetry and other forms of literature. Includes "King Lear" and "Jane Eyre." Each work is catalogued by author.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Hypnos by H. P. Lovecraft
Classic Reader provides numerous classic short stories from famous authors. One work is "Hypnos," a story written by the famous author, H. P. Lovecraft.
Other
Children's Books Forever
Download for free classic children's books for use with SMARTboards, overhead projectors, or PowerPoint presentations.
Aaron Shepherd
Aaron Shepherd: The Legend of Lightning Larry
At this site listen to a tale retold and read by author Aaron Shepherd. Information provided for Reader's Theater as well as extras provided by the author such as writing ideas and posters.
Aaron Shepherd
Aaron Shepherd: The Legend of Slappy Hooper
Aaron Shepherd: The Legend of Slappy Hooper
Aaron Shepherd
Aaron Shepherd: The Gifts of Wali Dad
At this site listen to a tale of India and Pakistan retold and read by author Aaron Shepherd. Information provided for Reader's Theater as well as extras provided by the author such as play script and posters.
Aaron Shepherd
Aaron Shepherd: Master Maid (A Tale of Norway)
At this site listen to a sample of a tale of Norway retold and read by author Aaron Shepherd. Information provided for Reader's Theater as well as extras provided by the author such as play script and posters.
Other
Lil' Fingers Storybooks
An interactive resource for children which features several online storybooks. Toddlers and children can read along, listen and learn as each story develops.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Dub by Ralph Henry Barbour
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published at the turn of the 20th Century, one work featured is the young adult sports fiction story called The Dub by Ralph Henry Barbour.
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Classic Reader: Demetrios Contos by Jack London
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in 1905, one publication is "Demetrios Contos" from Tales of the Fish Patrol. This story was written by Jack London.
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Classic Reader: Denis by Guy De Maupassant
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in 1883, one publication is "Denis." This story was written by Guy de Maupassant.
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Classic Reader: Denison Gets a Berth Ashore by Louis Becke
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in the 1890s, one publication is "Denison Gets a Berth Ashore." This story was written by Louis Becke.
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Classic Reader: Death at the Excelsior by p.g. Wodehouse
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in 1914, one short story is Death at the Excelsior. This work was the written by the British author, P.G. Wodehouse.
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Classic Reader: The Death of John by Louisa May Alcott
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in 1888, one short story is "The Death of John." This short story was written by the Louisa May Alcott.
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Classic Reader: A Defenseless Creature by Anton Chekhov
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in 1887, one short story is "A Defenseless Creature"("A Defenceless Creature"). This short story was written by the Russian author and playwright, Anton...