The TOP 10 Essential Stories of Childhood

Stories to Grow byis a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the very best children's stories, reader's theater scripts and storytelling resources which all showcase a positive message. Our founder, Elaine Lindy, started Whootie Owl's Stories to Grow by in 1998 with a mission to educate parents and teachers on the importance of using stories as a learning tool to build character. These are the TOP 10 Essential Stories of Childhood she believes will do just that along with our story that showcases the same theme. Happy Storytelling!



1. Tortoise and the Hare    If you love this story, you'll love ALL FOR A PAISA

2. Little Engine that Could    If you love this story, you'll love FUR & FEATHERS 

3. Little Dutch Boy   If you love this story, you'll love YUUKI & THE TSUNAMI 

4. Lion & the Mouse   If you love this story, you'll love ANDROCLES & THE LION 

5. Wind & the Sun   If you love this story, you'll love  KING ARTHUR & THE HALF MAN 

6. Bundle of Sticks   If you love this story, you'll love THE SIX FRIENDS

7. Pinocchio   If you love this story, you'll love THE WAGER

8. Beauty & the Beast  If you love this story, you'll love our version BEAUTY & THE BEAST

9. The Ugly Duckling  If you love this story, you'll love BLONDE CARRIE & BRUNETTE CARRIE  

10. SHARE YOUR FAVORITE! WHAT STORY DO YOU THINK SHOULD BE IN THE TOP TEN??     ANSWER HERE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/L7P7RCK