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

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!

In the magical land of Sprinkleville, a mischievous gnome named Minty Mischief plots to steal all the cupcakes from the famous cupcake castle, but a young girl named Ella is determined to stop him and save the town from chaos.

The Cupcake Castle Caper

In Sprinkleville, there was a castle made of cupcakes. A sneaky gnome named Minty Mischief stole the cupcakes and made yucky ones instead. Ella caught him and they made yummy cupcakes together, teaching everyone a lesson.

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

The Sleepy Snowman

Frosty the snowman loves to sleep, but when his carrot nose goes missing, he goes on an adventure to find it and learns about friendship along the way.

Oliver, the tiniest elf, surprises everyone with his clever strategies and magical find at the Great Elf Games.

The Littlest Elf

Oliver, the littlest elf, proves that even though he’s small, he can do big things and win the Great Elf Games.