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

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

The Playful Penguin’s Party

Peter the penguin loves throwing parties, but he forgot the music – luckily, his friend Sammy the seal helps him out and they have the best party ever!

Freddie the squirrel learns a valuable lesson about the true meaning of happiness and unity.

The Peacock Parade

Freddie the squirrel goes on an adventure to find a secret feather, but learns that happiness is about being together, not finding things.

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

The Dinosaur Egg

Jack and Emma find a dinosaur egg, but it hatches into a tiny dinosaur named Biscuit.

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

The Polka-Dot Pirate

Captain Pete, a pirate who loved polka-dots, found a special dotted treasure on an island and learned to share it with others.

A dazzling doughnut brings magic and happiness to a sleepy town, teaching the power of kindness.

The Dazzling Doughnut

A special doughnut named Mr. Sprinkles brings happiness to a town called Sugarville with its magic.

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

The Hiccuping Hippogriff

Humphrey the Hippogriff had a big problem – he couldn’t stop hiccupping! He asked wise animals for help, but nothing worked. Then, a unicorn named Luna told him to laugh, and it actually worked! Humphrey learned that laughter can fix things and make others happy too.

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

The Carnival of Colors

In Rainbowland, everyone is excited for the Carnival of Colors. Timmy’s costume gets blown away, but his friends help him find it and make it even better.

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

Fluffy’s Fantastic Flight

Fluffy the cat wanted to fly, so he built a machine, but got scared when he went too high, luckily some seagulls helped him land safely and taught him an important lesson.

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

The Patchwork Path

Lily goes on an exciting adventure using a magical blanket that takes her on a journey full of talking animals, secret treasures, and brave moments.

A group of adventurous children discover a hidden cave filled with riddles and magical trials.

The Enigma of Echo Cave

Emma, Ben, and Lucy find a secret cave and get trapped, but with the help of a creature named Enigma, they solve riddles and learn about friendship.

George and his grape friends escape the vineyard, overcoming obstacles and finding a world full of adventures.

The Great Grape Escape

George the grape and his friends escape from the vineyard, dodge obstacles, make a new friend, and find a new home.

Lily conquers the Marshmallow Mountains, learns the secret recipe, and shares everlasting marshmallows with the world.

The Marshmallow Mountains

Lily goes to the Marshmallow Mountains and meets animals who help her find a secret recipe for everlasting marshmallows.

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

Lily went on an exciting adventure to find a secret harbor and discovered that the real treasure is spending time with loved ones.

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

The Orchard of Oddities

Four brave kids explore the Orchard of Oddities and discover magical fruits that make them sing, fly, shine, and transform into animals, teaching them about fun and friendship.

Mia and Ben conquer the Maze of Mirrors, learning the value of perseverance and laughter.

The Maze of Mirrors

Mia and Ben went on an adventure in a tricky maze with funny mirrors, and they found the way out by waving at a special mirror that wasn’t a mirror at all!

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