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Short Stories for Kids - Level 2

Complete lesson plans, including stories, listening, classroom activities, quiz questions and more!

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

The Mysterious Mango

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

How the Snail Found His Shell

The Case of the Stolen Ruby

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

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

The Blueberry Pie Mystery

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

Embarking on a magical adventure in Vegetable Land, Max discovers that vegetables are superheroes in disguise.

The Voyage to Vegetable Land

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

The Secret of the Sunken Ship

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 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

A gargoyle and a sorceress team up to bring laughter and balance back to a chaotic town.

The Great Giggling Gargoyle

A brave girl named Lucy discovers a hidden treasure in the old clock tower, inspiring her town to come together and help those in need.

The Secret of the Old Clock Tower

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

The Peculiar Purple Pie

The Peculiar Pineapple Parade brings joy and unity to the magical land of Fruitopia.

The Peculiar Pineapple Parade

A mischievous gnome named Gideon learns the true treasure is kindness and spreads joy to all.

The Gnome’s Hidden Treasure

A lonely turtle named Timothy embarks on an adventure to find friends and discovers a hidden cove.

The Lonely Turtle

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

The Ice Cream Island

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

The Mystery of the Painted Stones

The Elegant Swan

A dolphin and a seagull team up to create a mesmerizing performance that wows the judges.

The Dolphin’s Dance

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

The Carnival of Colors

The Castle in the Clouds

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

The Jelly Bean Tree

Captain Pete, the Polka-Dot Pirate, embarks on a treasure hunt and discovers the true meaning of sharing.

The Polka-Dot Pirate

The Giant’s Garden

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

The Robot in the Rainforest

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

The Queen of Cats

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

The Great Cake Contest

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

The Four Leaf Clover Quest

The Magic of Friendship

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

The Island of Lost Toys