Thanks to cyber-magic, the world wide web is a virtual library of books and stories that can be read online. This page contains links to fun, creatively inspiring online stories suitable for both kids and adults. Use your ability to read by taking some time with your students, your kids... or just yourself... and enjoy these lovely tales.

, written and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds, 1997.
The North Star is a fable for all ages about a child's adventure and discovery of a valuable life lesson. Read The North Star, available online in two versions - one with a boy as the main character, and one with a girl as the main character... and discover for yourself what they learned!

The Adventures of Sticky Burr written and illustrated by John M. Lechner, 1997 - 2001.
This is a lovely, creative tale relayed extremely well in comic strip format by the artistic and literary talents of John Lechner. The Adventures of Sticky Burr is about friendship, being true to yourself, nature, and of course... adventure! This is a great story to help kids learn about creativity, storytelling, individuality, and the environment.

Living Forever, written and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds, 1998.
Living Forever is a very simple but extremely powerful short story about inspiration and creativity... dedicated "to everybody who has contributed something to the world, and to those who benefitted by those contributers." Find out how YOU can live forever by reading Peter Reynolds' lovely, inspiring tale, Living Forever.

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