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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 young boy named Ethan becomes the King of the Kites and teaches his village the power of compassion and friendship.

The King of the Kites

A mischievous squirrel named Sammy plans a surprise party in the pumpkin patch, bringing the village together.

The Party in the Pumpkin Patch

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

Wally's wacky weather machine turns the town into a water park, bringing joy to everyone.

The Wizard’s Wacky Weather Machine

A dragon overcomes the challenge of losing his voice by using enchanted invitations for his birthday party.

The Dragon’s Birthday

Emma, Jack, and Lily, the village's best detectives, discover a mysterious map leading to buried treasure.

The Secret of the Sunken Ship

Amy and the Magic Book

Clara the cloud discovers her purpose in bringing joy and rain to the world.

The Adventures of Clara Cloud

The Ice Cream Island

Maya's wish for endless laughter brings joy and unity to her village, making her the laughter ambassador.

The Mysterious Mango

The Magic Pony

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

The Midnight Train to Starland

A llama farmer builds an obstacle course to keep his mischievous llamas entertained and happy.

The Llama Farmer

Lily discovers a hidden door in the enchanted forest and befriends a sparkling fairy named Hazel.

The Fairy’s Secret

Max discovers that true adventure lies not in treasure, but in friendship and unexpected surprises.

The Adventure in the Moonlit Desert

Bella, a butterfly with vibrant wings, embarks on a treacherous journey to restore her colors.

The Butterfly Who Lost Her Colors

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

The Hot Chocolate Mystery

The Adventure of the Black Labrador

The Adventure of the Lost Toy

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

The Journey to the Jasmine Jungle

The Island of Cats

A little girl named Mia embarks on a magical adventure through the Candy Kingdom after awakening a Jelly Bean Tree.

The Jelly Bean Tree

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

The Peculiar Purple Pie

Benny discovers that true wishes bring joy when he and Sam share laughter with their village.

The Strange Case of the Wishing Well

Daisy the dinosaur detective and her mischievous sidekick Benny solve mysteries and teach valuable life lessons.

The Dinosaur Detective

Silly Sally's interactive circus cake, complete with a mischievous kitten, wins The Great Cake Contest.

The Great Cake Contest

Dolly, the Dancing Donkey

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

The Fantastic Fossil

Mary, The Mischievous Mouse

The Cloudy Day

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

The Rainbow Bridge

Whiskers, the Queen of Cats, unites animals of all kinds and teaches them the power of compassion.

The Queen of Cats

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