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

The Hiccuping Hippogriff

A magical swan named Saffron and a brave boy named Milo embark on a journey to defeat an evil sorcerer and teach a lesson about friendship.

The Saffron Swan

A mischievous squirrel named Benny embarks on an unexpected journey after stealing a tangerine.

The Tangerine Thief

A cheeky little boy named Sam has a day full of funny mishaps and unexpected surprises in the snowy landscape.

Sam’s Snowy Day

A small town bakery becomes famous when its donuts come to life and dance.

The Day the Donuts Danced

Mary, The Mischievous Mouse

Three friends discover the truth behind the Phantom Ship, finding laughter and friendship instead of fear.

The Legend of the Phantom Ship

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

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

The Adventure in the Hidden Hollow

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

The Island of Lost Toys

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

The Princess and the Potato

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

The Snow Queen’s Spell

The Mysterious Castle

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

The Jolly Jellyfish

The Friendly Dragon

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

The Dragon’s Birthday

The Island of Cats

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

The Daring Dragonfly

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

The Journey to the Starlit Sky

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

The Queen of Cats

Jack and Emma's lives are forever changed when they discover a tiny dinosaur in an enormous egg.

The Dinosaur Egg

In the magical land of Sprinkleville, a mischievous gnome named Minty Mischief plots to steal all the cupcakes from the famous cupcake castle, but a young girl named Ella is determined to stop him and save the town from chaos.

The Cupcake Castle Caper

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

The Littlest Elf

An invisible unicorn named Bella discovers the power of friendship and the magic of being seen.

The Invisible Unicorn

A mischievous wizard named Wally uses laughter to defeat a wicked witch and bring joy to a troubled village.

The Wizard of the Windy Mountain

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

Ruby, the mischievous red panda, embarks on a quest to find a golden tree and discovers the true treasure of friendship.

The Riddle of the Red Panda

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

The Secret of the Sunken Ship

Duncan, The Cheeky Monkey

The Land of Flying Pancakes

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

The Hot Chocolate Mystery

Jamie discovers that laughter holds the key to saving Seashell Cove from a mysterious whirlpool.

The Curious Lantern of the Lost Lighthouse