This is the story of Bambi, a young deer, from his childhood with his mother in the forest through his coming of age and adulthood.  This tale is based on the novel of the same name, by Felix Salten. Adaptation by Elaine L Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By.  Image by smarko from Pixabay 

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Bambi

In this Arabian/Russian folktale mashup, a princess needs to choose between three unsuitable princes. One year, an adventure and three magical objects later, she makes a truly surprising choice. Adapted by Elaine L. Lindy from Saudi Arabian and Russian sources, this story is part of the Stories to Grow By collection. Image by Peter Fischer from Pixabay 

The Three Princes

When Leenie's parents get the Big Idea of renting a caravan from M. A. G. I. C., the family begins an adventure that surprises them all! In Part 6, the AstroVan lands on the moon, where they learn much more about the Wheezer than they could ever have imagined... Story by William Sterr Narration by Carrie Coello Photo by Nubia Navarro (nubikini) from Pexels

Leenie and the Big Idea Part 6

When Leenie's parents get the Big Idea of renting a caravan from M. A. G. I. C., the family begins an adventure that surprises them all! In Part 5, Leenie and her family go where no caravan has ever gone before - into Orbit! Story by William Sterr Narration by Carrie Coello Photo by Nubia Navarro (nubikini) from Pexels

Leenie and the Big Idea Part 5

When Leenie's parents get the Big Idea of renting a caravan from M. A. G. I. C., the family begins an adventure that surprises them all! In Part 4, Leenie and Theo join in the Council of Animals and hear what they all have to say. Story by William Sterr Narration by Carrie Coello Photo by Nubia Navarro (nubikini) from Pexels

Leenie and the Big Idea Part 4

When Leenie's parents get the Big Idea of renting a caravan from M. A. G. I. C., the family begins an adventure that surprises them all! In Part 3, the van parks in the forest next to the lake, and Leenie finds a very interesting gathering deep in the woods. Story by William Sterr Narration by Carrie Coello Photo by Nubia Navarro (nubikini) from Pexels

Leenie and the Big Idea Part 3

When Leenie's parents get the Big Idea of renting a caravan from M. A. G. I. C., the family begins an adventure that surprises them all! In Part 2, the van transforms yet again for a very special tour *under* Shasta Lake. Story by William Sterr Narration by Carrie Coello Photo by Nubia Navarro (nubikini) from Pexels

Leenie and the Big Idea Part2

When Leenie's parents get the Big Idea of renting a caravan from M. A. G. I. C., the family begins an adventure that surprises them all! In Part 1, the caravan is introduced, and the family makes their way to Shasta Lake. Story by William Sterr Narration by Carrie Coello Photo by Nubia Navarro (nubikini) from Pexels

Leenie and the Big Idea Part 1

A fairy lets three farmhands borrow her three golden goats, for as long as they can hold onto them.  This Swedish folk tale was adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By, and is used by Elderberry Tales with permission. 

The Golden Goats

This tale is told in three parts. In this third and final part, we learn about the princess's plan - and Aladdin's final wish. This story appeared in later versions of The Arabian Nights, and is credited to a Syrian storyteller, Hanna Diyab. This version was adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By. Image by Karina Mannott from Pixabay 

The Story of Aladdin, Part 3

This tale is told in three parts. In this second part, we learn how Aladdin and his mother used their wishes to arrange Aladdin's marriage to the Sultan's daughter... but it did not go the way they expected! This story appeared in later versions of The Arabian Nights, and is credited to a Syrian storyteller, Hanna Diyab. This version was adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By. Image by Karina Mannott from Pixabay 

The Story of Aladdin, Part 2

This tale is told in three parts. In this first part, we learn how Aladdin and his mother came to own the magic lamp. This story appeared in later versions of The Arabian Nights, and is credited to a Syrian storyteller, Hanna Diyab. This version was adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By. Image by Karina Mannott from Pixabay 

The Story of Aladdin, Part 1

When Goldilocks finds an unlocked and empty cabin the woods one day, she makes some unfortunate choices... and when the three bears return home, she must face the consequences.  Story adapted from the original by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By. Image by ? Mabel Amber, who will one day from Pixabay 

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

In these two legends of the demigod Māui, he blesses the people in two ways: creating the Hawaiian Islands and arranging for long days in the summer to give us time to do everything we need to do.  This summer solstice, Maui's arrangement with the sun is most obvious - the days are so long and the nights so very short.  These legends were adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By, where you can find a wide variety of wonderful stories.  Image: Participant of the Merrie Monarch Parade in Hilo performs as demigod Māui. Source: Creative Commons. 

Maui Pulls Up the Islands and Catches the Sun

In this updated version of the beloved classic, Cinderella and the Prince's relationship is based on more than just shoe size.  Adapted by Elaine L. Lindy for the website Stories to Grow By 

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