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Short Stories for Kids - Level 1

Complete lesson plans, including stories, listening, classroom activities, quiz questions and more!

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A small village is transformed by a baker's magical pies, teaching the importance of sharing.

The Peculiar Purple Pie

The Secret Forest

A little boy named Tommy embarks on a magical journey aboard the Midnight Train to Starland.

The Midnight Train to Starland

A sleepy snowman named Frosty embarks on a quest to find his missing carrot nose.

The Sleepy Snowman

The Busy Bee

A determined cat named Fluffy builds a flying contraption and learns the importance of seeking guidance.

Fluffy’s Fantastic Flight

A young girl named Emily discovers a tree that produces rainbow-colored raspberries, bringing joy to her village.

The Remarkable Raspberry Rain

A unique tiger with tangerine stripes leads his animal friends on a quest for a magical fruit, only to discover that true magic lies in friendship and laughter.

The Tale of the Tangerine Tiger

Oliver, the tiniest elf, surprises everyone with his clever strategies and magical find at the Great Elf Games.

The Littlest Elf

The Lazy Lion

The Clever Flower

The Peculiar Pineapple Parade brings joy and unity to the magical land of Fruitopia.

The Peculiar Pineapple Parade

Dara the daring dragonfly embarks on a quest, only to discover that the true treasure is within.

The Daring Dragonfly

The Giant Sheep

The Friendly Dragon

A young boy's discovery of a mysterious fossil leads to a village's newfound fame and unity.

The Fantastic Fossil

Nutty discovers that the greatest wish is one that brings joy to her entire community.

The Tale of the Shimmering Lake

Duncan, The Cheeky Monkey

A young girl named Lily embarks on a daring adventure to find a hidden harbor and discovers that true treasure lies in the simple pleasures of life.

The Hidden Harbor

Benny discovers friendship and adventure in the magical Jasmine Jungle, where laughter echoes through flowers.

The Journey to the Jasmine Jungle

Stella the unicorn uses her magical rainbow to spread happiness and love to all creatures.

The Rainbow Bridge

A mischievous monkey disrupts the harmony of Elephant Valley with a powerful crystal, but learns a valuable lesson.

Echo in the Elephant Valley

Bella's backyard adventure takes an unexpected twist when mischievous animals join her hot air balloon ride.

Bella’s Balloon Ride

Milo the mischievous monkey discovers a hidden portal to a land of sour bananas and embarks on a quest to find kindness crystals and restore sweetness to the land.

The Baffling Banana Blizzard

Lily conquers the Marshmallow Mountains, learns the secret recipe, and shares everlasting marshmallows with the world.

The Marshmallow Mountains

The Land of Flying Pancakes

The broken letterbox becomes a source of laughter and connection as the townsfolk turn it into an interactive game for a mischievous squirrel named Nutkin.

The Broken Letterbox

Humphrey the Hippogriff embarks on a quest to cure his hiccups and discovers the power of laughter.

The Hiccuping Hippogriff

The Adventures of Molly Mouse

A brave girl named Lucy discovers a hidden treasure in the old clock tower, inspiring her town to come together and help those in need.

The Secret of the Old Clock Tower

Tilly discovers that sharing stories can reignite the stars' sparkle and brighten the night.

The Journey to the Starlit Sky

A jolly jellyfish named Finley gets lost in the deep sea but finds new friends along the way.

The Jolly Jellyfish

Three best friends discover the joy of unexpected surprises while competing in a hot chocolate tasting.

The Hot Chocolate Mystery