The Chair on the Top of the World
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Ages 4 - 12
Illustrations by Camilla Baum |
 Synopsis:
Tomas set out on an adventure to look down from the
top of the world. He meets a unicorn, a pair of
graham-cracker eating dragons, and lots of small
(and hungry) birds. But where is the chair on the
top of the world? And what’s does the top of the
world have to do with a marble?
Can be read aloud or read to oneself. (Important:
Always pre-read these stories before you hand them
to your children.)
©2015 Stuart B Baum and StuartStories.com
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My Friend Kimmi Could
Really Spell Things
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Ages 5 - 14
Illustrations by Zoë Baum |
 Synopsis:
When Kimmi spells an object, that object magically
appears right in front of her … and then disappears
within the hour. One day, Kimmi's uncle is lost, but
her magic power is not quite enough to bring him
back. It also takes some smart thinking by the first
person narrator. -- Meant to be read aloud, as if it
were a real story from the reader's own childhood.
©2014 Stuart B Baum and StuartStories.com
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The Girl who was Born with
only Two Arms and Two Legs
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Ages 6 - 12
Illustrations by Zoë Baum |
 Synopsis:
Imagine being born with only 2 arms and 2 legs in a
world where everyone else has 4 of both. Meant to be
read aloud to children of all ages, this parable
follows the trials and success of Quarta, a girl
handicapped by having just four limbs.
©2013 Stuart B Baum and StuartStories.com
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The Boy Who Could Turn Into
Things
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| Ages 5 - ? |
Synopsis:
No one ever notices the small, quiet boy in the
classroom. But he has a secret: he can turn into
things, such as a bird, a chair, a marble and
whatever he wants. One day, this ability becomes
very important - in more than one way. Written in
the first person, story-teller style for reading
aloud to your children.
©2012 Stuart B Baum and StuartStories.com
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Alec and the Stream of
Words and
Ideas
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Ages 5 - ?
Illustrations by Zoë Baum |
 Synopsis:
Alec (of Alec and the Clams) finds a new stream.
Instead of fish, though, this stream contains words
and ideas, which Alec tries to catch. Meant to be
read aloud, this visual story is a whimsical
addition to the world of Alec and other "Stuart"
stories.
©2011 Stuart B Baum and StuartStories.com
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Growing up in Kalapana
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Ages 5 - ?
Illustrations by Zoë Baum |
 Synopsis:
The story starts with our hero floating in the
ocean just off the coast of Hawaii. Where does it go
from there? You will need to read the story ...
aloud to your child(ren) ... to find out what
happens next and the “identity” of the story’s hero.
The story reveals the unusual rebirth of a real town
devastated by volcanic lava.
©2010 Stuart B Baum and StuartStories.com
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Snowplows in the Wild
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Ages 4 - ?
Illustrations by Zoë Baum |
 Synopsis:
Some towns have wild animals that appear during
snowfalls. Our town has wild snowplows. But don't
worry, the wild snowplows won't hurt you. Called "a
cross between a fairy tale and child's tale,"
Snowplows in the Wild is a story the whole
family can enjoy.
©2009 Stuart B Baum and StuartStories.com
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Escape to Monkey Island
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Ages 4-15
Illustrations by Camilla Baum, age 10 |
 Synopsis:
Leo, a rhesus monkey, escapes the laboratory in
search of real-life Monkey Island, which is just off
the shore of Puerto Rico. Told in in first-person
(or more accurately: first monkey), this story is
written to be read aloud.
©2008 Stuart B Baum and StuartStories.com
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Mavi Fare, The Mouse In
The Mosque
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Ages 4-15
Illustrations by Zoë Baum |
 Synopsis:
Mavi Fare, the legendary Blue Mouse of Istanbul,
is trapped in the Blue Mosque. Inside are men with
brooms who want to kill him and outside are many
hungry cats who want to eat him. Read by David D.
Friedman, author of Machinery Of Freedom, Hidden
Order: The Economics of Everyday Life, and Harald.
©2007 Stuart B Baum and StuartStories.com
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Pushing The Glacier
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A “chapter” book for children ages 5-12
Illustrations by Zoë Baum |
 Synopsis:
Callan’s family home is slowly being pushed into
the sea by a glacier. Pushing back doesn’t seem to
work, so – with the help of a chocolate-loving troll
– Callan searches for a better solution. Older children can read to themselves or, if you
have a good ‘troll’ voice, it’s a fun story to read
aloud.©2006 Stuart B Baum and StuartStories.com
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The Little Time Thief
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Ages 4-12
Illustration by Camilla Baum |
 Synopsis:
Allina steals fifteen minutes from the class bully
and saves the time for later. A small, understated story
that can be read aloud or to yourself.©2005 Stuart
B Baum and Camilla Baum
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Rocktalker
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Ages 6-15
Illustrations by Zoë Baum |
 Synopsis:
Lucy can talk to rocks, though they are more interested
in telling her things than listening to what she has
to say. We follow Lucy’s life in brief intervals, learning,
along the way, that sometimes we end up in a different
place than we might imagine. Meant to be read aloud.
©2004 Stuart B Baum and Zoë M. Baum
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The Giant Who Cried Waterfalls
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Ages 4-14
Illustrations by Zoë Baum |
 Synopsis:
Against her parents' wishes, Bonnie travels to the top
of the mountain to see what is causing the twin waterfalls.
Her discovery creates an ethical dilemma and the start
of an over-sized adventure. Written in story-teller
style ... making it most fun to read aloud.©2004
Stuart B Baum and Zoë M. Baum
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Ona, Cloud Rider
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Ages 4-11
Illustrations by Molly Baum (Age 12) |
 Synopsis:
3-year-old Ona has learned how to ride clouds. One day,
while showing her friend Michael B. how it's done, they
get caught in a lightning storm. But before that, we
learn about the missing cups and the raining frogs.
Designed to be read aloud or to one's self.©2002
Stuart B Baum
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Ruffino, The Truffle Pig
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Ages 4-12
Illustrations by Zoë Baum |
 Synopsis:
Fun to read aloud, especially if you use a different
voice for Ruffino's comments. This story follows Ruffino
on his hunt for truffles and two missing children.
Special thanks to the mushroom-shaped stools at the
Comfort Suite Hotel's pool-side bar for helping me come
up with this story idea.
©2002 Stuart B Baum
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Jack and the Lump of Clay
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Ages 5-13
Illustrations by Hal Baum (Age 8) |
 Synopsis:
A different Jack. A different cow. And a whole new
adventure. Using some magic clay and his growing problem-solving
skills, Jack reverses his fortunes, captures the Kingdom’s
biggest foe, and rescues the King’s niece. But what
happens to the cow? And whatever happened to the first
Jack’s cow?
Designed to be read aloud or to one’s self.
©2001 Stuart B Baum
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How The Firefly Got Its Blink
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Ages 5-11
Illustrations by Zoë M. Baum |
 Synopsis:
Designed to be read aloud, this fable is about a
nondescript beetle that's determined to play with a
certain child. So determined, in fact, that he ends
up becoming the firefly. Watch for the one moment where
children can’t help but laugh out loud. 2003's most
popular StuartStories story.
©2000 Stuart B Baum
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The Same Old Story Book
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Ages 5-12
Cover illustration by Fred Plewa
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 Synopsis:
The youngest child reads the new book during story hour,
but the tale he reads isn’t the same one the other children
see. A book within a book, "The Same Old Story Book"
can be read to one’s self or aloud.
©2000 Stuart B Baum
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The Shrunken Giant
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Ages 4-10
Illustrations by Molly Baum (Age 9) |
 Synopsis:
The town's giant hates children because they are so
small. A good witch turns the table on him and a not-so-surprising
thing happens.
© 1999 Stuart B Baum
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The No Monster, The Please Police,
And The Big Tickle
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Ages 3-10
Illustrations by Molly Baum (Age 8) |
 Synopsis:
Three very short bedtime stories designed to be
read together. A father decides to make up three stories:
one for his son, one for his daughter, and one for himself.
The "No Monster" is about a boy who "no's" everything
and the fairy who finds a way to make him more agreeable.
In the "The Please Police" a tiny "please" officer teaches
a little girl to be more polite. And in the "Big Tickle"
the two children are sent to bed in a hurry. Without
a doubt, this is my most popular tale with the children
and a great last story before bed.
© 1998 Stuart B Baum
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A Speck Of Wishing Powder
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Ages 6-12
Not illustrated
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 Synopsis:
A small fairy loses a speck of wishing powder which
is used by a boy to bring the world's imaginary friends
to life. You and your child(ren) hurry along after the
action at a break-neck pace. Written in story-teller
style, "Wishing Powder" is not an easy read, but is
ultra-engaging. Read first to sort out the voices and
plotline, as well as to determine if you and your kids
can handle this.
© 1998 Stuart B Baum
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The Right Magic
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Ages 4-10
Illustrations by Victor Tito |
 Synopsis:
Becca and Bill are bored. So Dad decides to conjure
them up a friendly dragon to entertain them. The kids
must supply the ingredients, but aren't as careful as
they might be and learn a lesson about paying attention
-- especially when creating magic potions. Written in
the classic style.
© 1997 Stuart B Baum
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Hal's Frog Prince Story
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Ages 4-8
Not Illustrated
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Synopsis: My son (then age 4) told this story
at dinner one night. I had been working on "The Frog
Princess" (as of yet still unfinished) and he said,
"I have a better story." Sadly, he did. It's basically
a joke.
© 1997 Hadrian Baum
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The Boy Who Outraced His Shadow
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Ages 4-10
Illustrations by Victor Tito
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 Synopsis:
The title here pretty much explains the story. Dustin
goes so fast on his bicycle that his shadow cannot keep
up. I thought this story would be more popular, but
for some reason it generated very little response.
© 1996 Stuart B Baum
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The Pirates and Their Yo Ho Ho
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Ages 4-11
Illustrations by Victor Tito
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 Synopsis:
Nicely illustrated throughout and written in the classic
children's story style, this tale tells of pirates who
kidnap various members of a family in order to get help
locating their missing ‘Yo Ho Ho.' Kids love this story
and play/sing along, but parents have complained about
where the ‘yo ho ho' is finally found.
© 1996 Stuart B Baum
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The Princess, The Dragon, And The
Very Bad Knight
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Ages 4-12
Cover illustration by Fred Plewa
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 Synopsis:
Your ordinary "dragon rescues princess from an evil
knight" story. Told in story-teller style, this mid-length
tale is the one parents seem to like to read the best.
© 1995 Stuart B Baum
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Pastafazool
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Ages 4-10
Cover illustration by Fred Plewa |
 Synopsis:
The sultan searches the lands for anyone strong
and fast enough to climb his castle's tallest spire.
The prize? Princess Mahleeba's hand in marriage. Pastafazool
succeeds with the help of a flying carpet. But what's
at the top of the as-yet unclimbed spire? Told in classic
children's story style.
© 1994 Stuart B Baum
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Fooey, The Horse
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Ages 3-9
Illustration by Fred Plewa |
 Synopsis:
No one wants to ride Fooey, the clumsiest horse
in the stable, until one day, Fooey stumbles onto something
interesting. Told in classic style. Enjoyably illustrated
throughout. Very much a favorite among younger children.
Be prepared to read it many times.
© 1993 Stuart and Molly Baum
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Alec And The Clams
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Ages 5-10
Illustrations by Zoë Baum |
 Synopsis:
Whimsical fable about how Alec, the ‘boy who lives in
the woods just past where you are allowed to go' is
repaid for a good deed and learns to eat clams. Sort
of an odd tale and not for all tastes.
© 1991 Stuart B Baum
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The Laziest King, A Bedtime Story
Set In Medieval Japan
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Ages 4-12
Not illustrated |
Synopsis: Fuyuzara Tadashi sleeps through
an invasion by the Evil Count Dag. But who can blame
him? His bed is so comfortable! This was the first of
my ‘holiday' stories and puts parents to sleep as well
as children.
© 1990 Stuart B Baum
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