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Short Stories for Kids - Level 2

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

The Hiccuping Hippogriff

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

The Llama Farmer

An invisible unicorn named Bella discovers the power of friendship and the magic of being seen.

The Invisible Unicorn

The Castle in the Clouds

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

The Queen of Cats

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

The Enigma of Echo Cave

The Loyal Dog

A fish named Rainbow learns the importance of sharing its unique beauty with others.

The Rainbow Fish’s Journey

The Golden Egg Hunt in Fantasia turns into a heartwarming display of unity and selflessness.

The Golden Egg Hunt

A brave girl named Lily breaks the Snow Queen's spell with an act of kindness.

The Snow Queen’s Spell

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

Cindy, the Curious Caterpillar

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

Three siblings embark on a daring quest to solve the mystery of the Sapphire Sphinx.

The Secret of the Sapphire Sphinx

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

The Polka-Dot Pirate

Nutty discovers that the greatest wish is one that brings joy to her entire community.

The Tale of the Shimmering Lake

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

The Adventures of Freddie Firefly

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

The Four Leaf Clover Quest

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

The Great Grape Escape

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

The Jolly Jellyfish

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

The Lonely Turtle

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

Fluffy’s Fantastic Flight

Jasper's jungle journey teaches him the power of curiosity, kindness, and embracing diversity.

Jasper’s Jungle Journey

Three children embark on a thrilling adventure to outsmart a mischievous genie and discover the true meaning of happiness.

The Wishing Well Mystery

Ella, the Young Elephant

Jamie discovers that laughter holds the key to saving Seashell Cove from a mysterious whirlpool.

The Curious Lantern of the Lost Lighthouse

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

The Jelly Bean Tree

A dragon and a squirrel team up to find an enchanted treasure, but the squirrel has a secret plan.

The Dragon’s Dream

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

The Fantastic Fossil

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

The Remarkable Raspberry Rain

A small town bakery becomes famous when its donuts come to life and dance.

The Day the Donuts Danced

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

The Peacock Parade

A mischievous watermelon named Wally discovers a magical crystal and becomes a superhero in a new world.

The Adventures of Wally Watermelon