Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

Free Materials For ESL Teachers and Learners

Short Stories for Kids - Level 2

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

Newest Stories

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

In a town called Blossomville, the letterbox broke and everyone got worried. They made puzzles for a squirrel named Nutkin to fix it, and it turned into a fun adventure.

Three friends stumble upon a magical peach palace filled with talking animals and enchanted treasures, unlocking their own creativity and joy.

The Peculiar Peach Palace

Three friends find a magical palace full of talking animals, fairies, and fruits that do funny things. They unlock a special room that helps them feel creative and make the world happier.

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

Saffron the swan and Milo the boy became best friends and used their bravery and kindness to defeat the bad man and spread happiness with Saffron’s magical feathers.

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

The Mysterious Mango

Maya found a magical mango that made everyone laugh, so she decided to spread laughter everywhere.

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

The Remarkable Raspberry Rain

Emily discovers a magical tree that makes it rain colorful raspberries, but when the colors start to fade, she finds a way to bring the magic back with laughter.

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

The Daring Dragonfly

Dara the dragonfly found a secret map and went on an adventure to find treasure, but she discovered that the real treasure was learning to have fun and be brave.

In the end, it wasn't the blueberries that made the Bizarre Blueberry Banquet special, but the spirit of the village.

The Bizarre Blueberry Banquet

The villagers in Berryville had a big blueberry party, but the blueberries disappeared! They found them and had fun, even in the rain.

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

The Jolly Jellyfish

Finley the jellyfish gets lost in a storm, but makes new friends and finds his way back home.

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

Ella the elephant had a big problem in her ear, but her friends Max the monkey and Polly the parrot came to the rescue and saved the day.

A little girl named Lily discovers a jar of magical marmalade that brings everything to life.

The Magical Marmalade

Lily found a magical jar that made things come alive, but she learned that true magic is friendship and happiness.

A young boy's discovery of a mysterious fossil leads to a village's newfound fame and unity.

The Fantastic Fossil

Max, a curious boy, found an ancient fossil and made his village famous, but he chose to keep it there.

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