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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 dragon discovers a world where everything is upside down and helps the people embrace their uniqueness.

The Land Where Everything is Upside Down

The Land of Flying Pancakes

Chuck, the Chirping Chicken

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

The Fairy’s Secret

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

The Queen of Cats

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

The Curious Lantern of the Lost Lighthouse

Peter the mischievous penguin learns the importance of bringing joy to others through a grand party.

The Playful Penguin’s Party

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

Fluffy’s Fantastic Flight

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

The Sleepy Snowman

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

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

The Dinosaur Egg

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

The Strange Case of the Wishing Well

The Giant Sheep

Jasper's jungle journey teaches him the power of curiosity, kindness, and embracing diversity.

Jasper’s Jungle Journey

Three siblings embark on a daring quest to solve the mystery of the Sapphire Sphinx.

The Secret of the Sapphire Sphinx

The Clever Flower

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

The Patchwork Path

The Secret Treehouse

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

The Invisible Unicorn

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

The Dinosaur Detective

Bobo the mischievous monkey and Toots the colorful toucan befriend a group of squirrels and discover a magical singing waterfall in the Jade Jungle, ultimately learning the power of friendship and laughter.

The Journey to the Jade Jungle

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

The Rainbow Fish’s Journey

The Adventure of the Lost Toy

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

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

The Lazy Lion

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

The Peculiar Purple Pie

A little girl named Lily saves her town from darkness by convincing mischievous squirrels to return stolen sunflowers.

The Day the Sun Forgot to Rise

A grumpy crab becomes a friend as three adventurers uncover treasure and laughter together.

The Hidden Treasure of Sunstone Cove

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

Bella’s Balloon Ride

Mary, The Mischievous Mouse

Children in a small fishing village embark on a treasure hunt, only to discover the true value of unity.

The Treasure of Smuggler’s Cove

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

The Remarkable Raspberry Rain