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

The Legend of the Phantom Ship

The Adventures of Molly Mouse

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

The Butterfly Who Lost Her Colors

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

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

The Curious Lantern of the Lost Lighthouse

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

The Dragon’s Birthday

Amy and the Magic Book

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

The Peacock Parade

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

The Queen of Cats

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

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

The Jolly Jellyfish

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

Clara the cloud discovers her purpose in bringing joy and rain to the world.

The Adventures of Clara Cloud

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

The Fantastic Fossil

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

The Magical Marmalade

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

The Peculiar Pineapple Parade

Dara the daring dragonfly embarks on a quest, only to discover that the true treasure is within.

The Daring Dragonfly

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

The Adventures of Freddie Firefly

Sammy the squirrel embarks on a thrilling scavenger hunt, discovering that the true treasure is friendship.

The Squirrel’s Big Adventure

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

The Enigma of Echo Cave

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

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

A gargoyle and a sorceress team up to bring laughter and balance back to a chaotic town.

The Great Giggling Gargoyle

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

The Voyage to Vegetable Land

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

The Tangerine Thief

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

The Mysterious Mango

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

The Adventures of Wally Watermelon

A young boy named Milo solves the mystery of the missing moon with the help of woodland creatures.

The Mystery of the Missing Moon

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

Tilly discovers that sharing stories can reignite the stars' sparkle and brighten the night.

The Journey to the Starlit Sky

The Ice Cream Island

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

The Wishing Well Mystery

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

The Mystery of the Painted Stones