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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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The Mysterious Castle

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

Bella’s Balloon Ride

A young boy named Milo solves the mystery of the missing moon with the help of woodland creatures.

The Mystery of the Missing Moon

The Enchanted Forest

A snail named Sam learns that true happiness comes from following your own path.

How the Snail Found His Shell

A little girl named Lily discovers the magical Island of Lost Toys and helps them find new owners.

The Island of Lost Toys

Pete, The Playful Platypus

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

The Wizard’s Wacky Weather Machine

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

A hidden artist transforms Pebblebrook, sparking joy and creativity with a vibrant annual festival.

The Mystery of the Painted Stones

Bella, The Brave Butterfly

George and his grape friends escape the vineyard, overcoming obstacles and finding a world full of adventures.

The Great Grape Escape

A fish named Rainbow learns the importance of sharing its unique beauty with others.

The Rainbow Fish’s Journey

The Exciting Sea Voyage

Max discovers a magical forest, befriends a quirky rabbit, and embarks on a whimsical adventure.

The Adventure in the Hidden Hollow

Milo the mischievous monkey and Polly the Parrot become best friends, spreading laughter and joy throughout the jungle.

The Mischievous Monkey

The Magical Mountain

A brave girl named Lily breaks the Snow Queen's spell with an act of kindness.

The Snow Queen’s Spell

disaster into a triumph, creating a beautiful and unforgettable moment for everyone involved.

The Carnival of Colors

The Adventure of the Lost Toy

The Giant Sheep

A little girl named Lily embarks on a magical adventure along the Patchwork Path.

The Patchwork Path

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

Echo in the Elephant Valley

In a small village nestled deep in a magical forest, a little girl named Lily discovers a talking teapot with the power to grant wishes.

The Talking Teapot

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

The Fairy’s Secret

The Castle in the Clouds

A group of curious animals befriends a lost robot in the rainforest, and together they weather a storm.

The Robot in the Rainforest

A princess falls in love with a humble peasant who brings her a plain potato.

The Princess and the Potato

The Secret Treehouse

Ella the elephant's friends, Max the monkey and Polly the parrot, come to her rescue when she gets an earache from a cheeky bug.

The Elephant’s Earache

Freddie Firefly embarks on a daring adventure, encountering a spider, a lost caterpillar, and wise owls.

The Adventures of Freddie Firefly

Sammy the squirrel embarks on a thrilling scavenger hunt, discovering that the true treasure is friendship.

The Squirrel’s Big Adventure

Mary, The Mischievous Mouse