Auntie Sandy's Storyland

From the author of The Moral Compass and The Death of Outrage

✨ A collection of classic tales that build strong hearts and minds.

🛡️ Responsibility | 🦁 Courage | 💖 Kindness

🤝 Friendship | 🧠 Wisdom | 🏃‍♀️ Perseverance | 🌟 Faith

Looking for stories that teach more than just a lesson?

The Book of Virtues is packed with powerful, character-shaping stories perfect for young listeners—and their grown-ups too!

🎧 Each story offers a mean...

From the author of The Moral Compass and The Death of Outrage

✨ A collection of classic tales that build strong hearts and minds.

🛡️ Responsibility | 🦁 Courage | 💖 Kindness

🤝 Friendship | 🧠 Wisdom | 🏃‍♀️ Perseverance | 🌟 Faith

Looking for stories that teach more than just a lesson?

The Book of Virtues is packed with powerful, character-shaping stories perfect for young listeners—and their grown-ups too!

🎧 Each story offers a mean...

A bold and thoughtful collection of tales where brains and heart win the day.

🌏 From ancient China to modern America,

🏔️ From the mountains of Afghanistan to the forests of Norway...

This powerful anthology brings together 14 unforgettable stories—some classic, others hidden gems—about boys and men who show that:

🧠 Cleverness

💖 Kindness

🛡️ Character

…are the truest forms of courage.

Whether they’re standing up to trolls, tyrants, ...

🍜 The Kang Brothers and the Invention of Noodles 🍜

Learn how the three fun-loving Kang brothers created noodles, one of China's most famous inventions! 🇨🇳✨ This colorfully redesigned edition also includes a bilingual Chinese translation. 🈶️

The three creative Kang brothers (Ting, Pan, and Kùai) discover many of China’s famous inventions in the series Amazing Chinese Inventions. 📚✨

Mama Kang needs her sons’ help to make her f...

🌍 Anansi the Trickster 🕷️✨

Award-winning author Taiye Selasi reimagines the much-loved West African trickster tale for a new generation. 🌟

"Allow me to introduce myself."

But he needed no introduction.

"Anansi the spider!" said Anansi the boy.

"The tales were true!" 🕷️💫

"Traditional tales are always true," the spider answered, laughing. "Nothing lasts so long as truth, nor travels quite so far....

🌟 The Magic Gourd 🌟

Coretta Scott King Honor author/artist presents a magical tale from Mali about a gourd that can fill itself with whatever its owner desires—and a powerful lesson about generosity. 🍲💧

In a land suffering from drought and famine, Rabbit rescues Brother Chameleon from a thorny bush. 🐰🌿 Grateful for the help, Chameleon rewards Rabbit with a magical gourd that always stays full of food and water. 🍎💦

But soon, a ...

🐷 The (Ahem—Four!) Little Pigs 🏠

Meet the three (ahem—four!) little pigs as they convince the narrator to tell their story just a bit differently! 🙋‍♂️

First up, there’s Alan, the pig who’s actually a builder. He’s got a BIG problem with the idea of building a home out of flimsy straw! 🏗️🚧

Next, meet Alfred, the pig who dreams of being an actor and wouldn’t dream of getting his hooves dirty. 🎭✨

Then, there’s Alvin, whose dream is...

🪁 The Story of Kites 🐉

Discover the fun and exciting story of how the three creative Kang brothers invented one of China’s most famous inventions: the kite! 🌟 This colorful edition includes a bilingual Chinese translation, making it a perfect read for young learners. 📚🇨🇳

The three mischievous and inventive brothers—Ting, Pan, and Kùai—are on a mission to save their rice harvest from the hungry birds. But no matter what they try...

✨ The Golden Sandal 👡🌟

Poor Maha! 😔 Her jealous stepmother makes her do all the housework 🧹, while her selfish stepsister lounges about 💅.

With her father away fishing 🎣, Maha has no one to help or comfort her. But everything changes when she finds a magical red fish 🐟. Grateful for his life, the fish promises to help Maha whenever she calls for him 🧞‍♂️.

One night, Maha is forbidden to attend a grand henna celebration 🎉 for ...

The Amazing Fruit Tree 🌳🍎

In the heart of a dry, barren land, all the animals were hungry and longing for something to eat. 🐘🐅🐒 But right in the middle of this parched land stood a magnificent tree, bursting with plump, juicy fruits. 🍏🍎 The animals tried everything they could think of to get the fruits to fall – they shook the tree with all their might, but no matter how hard they tried, the fruits stayed firmly in place. 🌳

D...

Where Jamaica Go? 🌞

Jamaica is on an exciting adventure! She explores the vibrant sights and sounds of her colorful world, from going downtown to beachcombing and even enjoying a fun ride home with Daddy. Along the way, Jamaica encounters new places, faces, and experiences that capture the joy of exploring her surroundings. 🌴

Highlights of Jamaica’s Journey:

• Downtown Adventure 🏙️: Jamaica takes a trip to the lively, bustling do...

🎒 Little Red’s Wild Ride 🐺

Little Red is a rule-follower. So when the narrator tells her to grab her basket and head to Grandma’s, she doesn’t hesitate—she loves her Grandma! ❤️🏠

But things get weird fast. None of the characters are who they’re supposed to be! 🤔📖 Between bizarre fill-in characters 🐷🐸, confusing instructions, and an epic battle 🍎⚔️, Little Red’s journey is anything but ordinary.

Will she ever make it to Grandma...

🪨 Ricky the Rock Who Couldn’t Roll

Join a group of lovable rocks on their heartwarming and hilarious journey to help their friend Ricky, who can’t roll like the others. 🪨💖 From pebbles to boulders, the rocks try everything they can to help Ricky, who is flat on one side. When they come together to help him, will they find a way for Ricky to roll? 🛠️✨

This touching story teaches about teamwork, perseverance, and the power of frien...

👊 Tai Chi for Vinson

Vinson is excited to spend time with his grandfather, who’s visiting from China, and hopes to learn kung fu. 🥋🌟 But when Grandpa starts practicing tai chi, Vinson quickly gets bored. The slow, meditative movements don’t seem like the exciting martial arts Vinson was hoping for. 😑

As Vinson attends the Chinese New Year parade and sees the respect for his grandfather, he begins to understand the beauty in tai c...

🦍 Who Woke the Little Gorilla?

Early one morning in the jungle, the little gorilla is woken up, and he’s NOT happy! 🦍😡 But as the mystery unfolds, we learn that a series of events involving Butterfly, Bee, Frog, Crocodile, and Hippo led to the big wake-up call! 🦋🐝🐸

Can the animals figure out who woke the little gorilla—and find a way to cheer him up? 🐾💖 This delightful read-aloud story is perfect for little ones, with fun sou...

📚 Lost in the Library: Patience & Fortitude

Patience and Fortitude, the two lion statues outside the New York Public Library, are known for guarding the building with loyalty and strength. 🦁📖 But when Patience mysteriously goes missing, Fortitude embarks on a journey to uncover the truth. 🔍✨

Could Patience’s disappearance have something to do with the secrets hidden within the library itself? This charming story explores the ...

🍪 Gretel and Hansel: A Fairytale

In this hilarious twist on the classic fairy tale, Gretel is ready to set the record straight! 🏰🍞 Hansel and Gretel refuse to listen to their storyteller. Who leaves bread crumbs lying around when there are people starving? And that house made of candy? Definitely not a trap! 🍬🏠

As Gretel takes the lead, she and Hansel take their story into their own hands, turning the tables on the wicked witch...

🔧 Albie Newton: Inventor Extraordinaire

Meet Albie Newton, a child genius who can invent anything—but can he figure out how to make friends? 🤔💡 When Albie starts at a new preschool, he comes up with a plan to win over his classmates, but it involves taking the hamster’s wheel, snatching toy airplane wings, and causing a big mess. 🐹✂️

Now, the other kids are upset! 😞 Will Albie’s latest invention be enough to turn things around a...

🌍 African Tales: Part 3 - Magic, Morals, and Growth

In the final part of our African tales collection, we explore stories of magic, morals, and growth. 🦋✨ "The Wedding Basket," set in Nigeria, teaches the importance of respecting taboos and understanding the consequences of breaking traditions. 💍🎋

In "The Talking Skull," from Cameroon, we meet a man who learns the hard way about the wisdom of keeping his ...