Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

Free Materials For ESL Teachers and Learners

Short Stories for Kids - Level 3

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

Newest Stories

A dragon overcomes the challenge of losing his voice by using enchanted invitations for his birthday party.

The Dragon’s Birthday

Sparkle the dragon couldn’t talk, but that didn’t stop him from throwing an epic birthday party with magical invites and sign language.

A snail named Sam learns that true happiness comes from following your own path.

How the Snail Found His Shell

Sam, a shell-less snail, embarks on a quest to find the perfect shell but discovers that true happiness comes from being yourself.

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

The Lonely Turtle

Timothy the turtle feels lonely, but when he finds a magical compass, he embarks on an adventure to find friends and discovers a secret bay full of turtles just like him.

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

The Queen of Cats

Whiskers the cat becomes the Queen of Cats by showing kindness and bringing animals together.

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

The Llama Farmer

Mr. Thompson builds an obstacle course for his llamas, and Milo’s silly antics steal the show.

A mischievous squirrel named Benny embarks on an unexpected journey after stealing a tangerine.

The Tangerine Thief

Benny the squirrel’s mischievous act of stealing a tangerine led to an exciting chase and unexpected friendships.

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

Bobo the monkey and Toots the toucan go on an exciting adventure in the magical Jade Jungle, making new friends and discovering the true magic of friendship and laughter.

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

Max, Sam, and Mia discover a magical castle filled with talking animals, fairies, and enchanted fruits that make them laugh and hug, but the biggest surprise is a locked room that holds the key to their own creativity and happiness.

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

A special swan named Saffron and his friend Milo show that friendship and kindness are the real magic.

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

The Mysterious Mango

Maya finds a magical mango that grants her wish for never-ending laughter, bringing joy to her village.

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 tree that rains colorful raspberries, but when they lose their color, she learns that children’s laughter can bring the magic back.

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 hidden treasure in the forest, but it wasn’t gold or jewels—it was something even better.

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

In a village called Berryville, the blueberries disappeared before the big party, but they found a secret blueberry bush and had a blast at the rain-soaked celebration.