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Short Stories for Kids - Level 3

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

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Milo the mischievous monkey discovers a hidden portal to a land of sour bananas and embarks on a quest to find kindness crystals and restore sweetness to the land.

The Baffling Banana Blizzard

In Llamalandia, the Laughing Llama embarks on a quest to find a hidden treasure that spreads joy.

The Legend of the Laughing Llama

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

The Little Ghost Who Was Afraid of the Dark

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

The Dinosaur Egg

The Giant’s Garden

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

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

The Secret of the Sapphire Sphinx

Three friends discover the truth behind the Phantom Ship, finding laughter and friendship instead of fear.

The Legend of the Phantom Ship

A hidden artist transforms Pebblebrook, sparking joy and creativity with a vibrant annual festival.

The Mystery of the Painted Stones

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

The Llama Farmer

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

Oliver’s Ocean Adventure

Stella the unicorn uses her magical rainbow to spread happiness and love to all creatures.

The Rainbow Bridge

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

The Hiccuping Hippogriff

A mischievous penguin named Percy and a wise snow owl named Oliver form an unbreakable friendship on their journey to the legendary "Penguin Parade."

The Penguin Parade

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

The Secret of the Crystal Cavern

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

The Rainbow Fish’s Journey

The Adventures of Molly Mouse

A little girl named Lily saves her town from darkness by convincing mischievous squirrels to return stolen sunflowers.

The Day the Sun Forgot to Rise

A cheeky little boy named Sam has a day full of funny mishaps and unexpected surprises in the snowy landscape.

Sam’s Snowy Day

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

The Snow Queen’s Spell

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

The Patchwork Path

The Friendly Dragon

A grumpy crab becomes a friend as three adventurers uncover treasure and laughter together.

The Hidden Treasure of Sunstone Cove

A dragon discovers a world where everything is upside down and helps the people embrace their uniqueness.

The Land Where Everything is Upside Down

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

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

The Peacock Parade

A mischievous wizard named Wally uses laughter to defeat a wicked witch and bring joy to a troubled village.

The Wizard of the Windy Mountain

A small village is transformed by a baker's magical pies, teaching the importance of sharing.

The Peculiar Purple Pie

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 little girl named Lily discovers a jar of magical marmalade that brings everything to life.

The Magical Marmalade

The Chocolate Waterfall

Embarking on a magical adventure in Vegetable Land, Max discovers that vegetables are superheroes in disguise.

The Voyage to Vegetable Land

Max, the boy who could talk to animals, used his unique gift to save a trapped bear and teach others about kindness.

The Boy Who Could Talk to Animals