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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 Secret Treehouse

The Busy Bee

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

The Sleepy Snowman

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

Fluffy’s Fantastic Flight

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

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

The Dinosaur Detective

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

The Island of Lost Toys

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

The Adventure in the Moonlit Desert

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

The Peculiar Purple Pie

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

The Journey to the Starlit Sky

A detective solves the mystery of the missing blueberry pies and brings together a bear family and the town.

The Blueberry Pie Mystery

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

The Giant’s Garden

The Magic Toy Plane

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

The Mystery of the Painted Stones

Pete, The Playful Platypus

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 Ice Cream Island

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

The Adventures of Freddie Firefly

Four adventurous children discover a magical orchard filled with fruits that grant them extraordinary abilities.

The Orchard of Oddities

The Lost City of Silver

The Great Pirate Treasure Hunt

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

The Journey to the Jasmine Jungle

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

The Wizard’s Wacky Weather Machine

The Land of Flying Pancakes

Four friends embark on a magical adventure, only to discover that the real treasure is their friendship.

The Four Leaf Clover Quest

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

The Carnival of Colors

A mischievous penguin named Percy and a wise snow owl named Oliver form an unbreakable friendship on their journey to the legendary "Penguin Parade."

The Penguin Parade

In Llamalandia, the Laughing Llama embarks on a quest to find a hidden treasure that spreads joy.

The Legend of the Laughing Llama

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

The Llama Farmer

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

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

The Hot Chocolate Mystery

Chuck, the Chirping Chicken