0120 Chilly and Cheerful Winter Stories for Adventurous Kids
Tales from the Snowbank
Snow-day mischief, winter surprises, and chilly adventures made for warm reading spots.
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Six short-story collections · Ages 8–12
Good stories can go anywhere.
Funny, cozy, and just-spooky-enough tales for kids to read independently, share aloud, or tuck into a backpack.
Made for the moments between here and there.20 bite-sized stories in each collection
Friendly for independent readers
Easy to fit into busy routines
Choose your next stop
A story collection for wherever they’re headed.
Six places. Twenty stories each. One invitation to keep reading.
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0220 Lighthearted Stories for Campouts and Cozy Nights
Not-So-Scary Stories for Kids Around the Campfire
Lighthearted campout stories with just enough mystery for cozy nights under the stars.
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0320 Hilarious Short Stories for Kids Who Ride the Wildest Bus in School
Tales from the Back of the School Bus
School-day chaos, surprising detours, and laugh-out-loud adventures from the wildest ride of the day.
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0420 Funny Ghost Stories for Curious Kids
Tales from the Pillow Fort
Friendly ghost stories for flashlight reading, blanket forts, and kids who like their spooky stories funny.
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0520 Weird and Wacky Road Trip Stories for Curious Kids
Tales from the Glove Box
Weird roadside discoveries, wacky detours, and road-trip stories that make the miles go faster.
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0620 Funny and Spooky Stories for Kids Who Should Be Asleep
Not-So-Scary Stories for Sleepovers
Funny, spooky stories full of games, dares, and after-lights-out mischief.
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Legends live here.
Field guides for curious kids who want to know what might be hiding behind the history, beneath the water, or just beyond the trail.
Real placesApproachable researchKid-friendly mysteryMade for ages 8–12
Finger Lakes, New York
Not-So-Scary Legends of the Finger Lakes for Kids
Lake monsters, haunted roads, ghostly landmarks, and strange stories rooted in Upstate New York.
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Cryptids & urban legends
Not-So-Scary Cryptids and Urban Legends for Kids
Bigfoot, lake monsters, strange creatures, and weird internet legends—explained for curious young readers.
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Adirondacks, New York
Not-So-Scary Legends of the Adirondacks for Kids
Mountain mysteries, haunted hotels, fire towers, and wilderness lore from the Adirondack region.
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Coming soonGenesee County, New York
Not-So-Scary Legends of Genesee County
Haunted places, hidden history, and curious local tales from the heart of Western New York.
Coming soonIndependent books in the real world
Made to stand out on a shelf—and go home with a reader.
Wherever We Go collections are giftable, family-friendly books designed for independent bookstores, boutiques, libraries, school events, and other places where curious readers gather.
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For parents, teachers & librarians
More “one more story,” less “do I have to?”
The short-story format offers natural stopping points and quick wins. The settings feel familiar, the tone stays approachable, and every collection gives developing readers plenty of chances to finish a story.
- Useful for reading logs and independent reading time
- Short chapters help build confidence and momentum
- Fun premises invite conversation and creative writing