The Sun and the Wind

by Laura Cowan

Published 1 November 2019

The Wind lives in the sky with his friend, the Sun. The Wind isn’t happy, and the Sun wants to help. Can the Wind learn something important?

Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English).

300 headwords, 525 words


The Baobab Tree

by Laura Cowan

Published 29 April 2021

Long ago, the gods created the Baobab tree... and the Baobab tree was not happy. It didn't like the weather, it resented the birds and animals and envied the other trees. Finally the gods tired of its constant complaints and took drastic action.
With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. CEFR level: low A1. 524 words.


The Rainbow Coat

by Laura Cowan

Published 29 April 2021

Long ago, the phoenix was a plain brown bird, overlooked by the dazzling forest birds. While the forest birds preened and sang, the phoenix quietly collected a store of food. When drought struck, the phoenix was able to come to the rescue.
With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. CEFR level: low A1. 300 headwords, 504 words.


Spider's Tug of War

by Laura Cowan

Published 28 April 2022

Anansi is king of the spiders: he may be small, but he's very clever. One day, offended that Elephant hardly even notices him, he challenges her to a tug of war. How can a tiny spider win against the mighty Elephant, or against the determined Rhino?
With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. CEFR level: low A1. 300 headwords, 571 words.