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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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A little boy named Tommy embarks on a magical journey aboard the Midnight Train to Starland.

The Midnight Train to Starland

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

The Day the Donuts Danced

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

The Dinosaur Egg

A shy tortoise named Timothy embarks on a thrilling adventure with his animal friends to find a hidden treasure.

The Tale of the Turquoise Tortoise

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

The Carnival of Colors

Children in a small fishing village embark on a treasure hunt, only to discover the true value of unity.

The Treasure of Smuggler’s Cove

A princess falls in love with a humble peasant who brings her a plain potato.

The Princess and the Potato

A mischievous squirrel with the power to fly becomes the forest's superhero and saves the day.

The Superhero Squirrel

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

The Remarkable Raspberry Rain

The Rainbow Ribbons work together to fix a chaotic rainbow and teach us about unity.

Rainbow Ribbons in the Sky

The Magic Portrait

A mischievous monkey disrupts the harmony of Elephant Valley with a powerful crystal, but learns a valuable lesson.

Echo in the Elephant Valley

The Friendly Dragon

The Loyal Dog

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

The Peculiar Pineapple Parade

The Treasure of the Pirate Parrot

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

The Secret of the Sunken Ship

Max discovers a magical forest, befriends a quirky rabbit, and embarks on a whimsical adventure.

The Adventure in the Hidden Hollow

The Giant’s Garden

Lily discovers a hidden door in the enchanted forest and befriends a sparkling fairy named Hazel.

The Fairy’s Secret

A mischievous squirrel named Sammy plans a surprise party in the pumpkin patch, bringing the village together.

The Party in the Pumpkin Patch

Oliver and Polly, renowned adventurers, spread laughter and kindness wherever they go.

Oliver’s Ocean Adventure

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

Tom, the Brave Fisherman

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

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

The Great Grape Escape

Max discovers that true adventure lies not in treasure, but in friendship and unexpected surprises.

The Adventure in the Moonlit Desert

Bobo the mischievous monkey and Toots the colorful toucan befriend a group of squirrels and discover a magical singing waterfall in the Jade Jungle, ultimately learning the power of friendship and laughter.

The Journey to the Jade Jungle

Oliver uncovers a magical map, leading him and a mischievous squirrel to unexpected adventures.

The Secret of the Crystal Cavern

Casper the Fearless ghost inspires his friends to conquer their fears and embrace the darkness.

The Little Ghost Who Was Afraid of the Dark

Amy and the Magic Book

Bella, a butterfly with vibrant wings, embarks on a treacherous journey to restore her colors.

The Butterfly Who Lost Her Colors

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

The Four Leaf Clover Quest