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Short Stories for Kids - Level 3

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

Newest Stories

A young princess named Isabella embarks on a quest, armed with a magical crown and a talking parrot, to find an enchanted crystal and discovers that true strength lies within herself.

The Curious Case of the Crooked Crown

Isabella, a brave princess, discovers that true treasure lies in friendships, courage, and never giving up.

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

The Jolly Jellyfish

A colorful jellyfish named Finley gets lost in the ocean but makes new friends along the way.

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

Timothy the tortoise finds a magical feather that leads him and his animal friends on an exciting treasure hunt.

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

Ella the elephant becomes a hero when she gets help from her friends to fix her earache.

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

The Magical Marmalade

Lily and Bubbles discover that real magic comes from being happy, having friends, and enjoying simple things.

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

Milo the monkey discovers a secret door and enters a world of giant bananas and sour surprises.

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

The Fantastic Fossil

Max discovers a fossil and saves it from being taken away, making his village famous.

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

The Dragon’s Dream

Dillon the dragon, with his special dreaming talent, embarks on a quest for a magical treasure with his new friend Daisy.

Peter the mischievous penguin learns the importance of bringing joy to others through a grand party.

The Playful Penguin’s Party

Peter the penguin throws an epic party for his friends, learning that making them happy is the best gift.

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

The Peacock Parade

Freddie the squirrel learns that the best things in life are experiences shared with friends.

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

The Dinosaur Egg

Jack, Emma, and Biscuit the tiny dinosaur prove that size doesn’t matter when it comes to friendship.

The Polka-Dot Pirate

Captain Pete, the Polka-Dot Pirate, goes on an adventure to find a special treasure hidden on Dottilandia, but discovers that true treasure is about sharing joy and being kind to others.

A dazzling doughnut brings magic and happiness to a sleepy town, teaching the power of kindness.

The Dazzling Doughnut

A magical doughnut named Mr. Sprinkles brings happiness to a town called Sugarville.

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

The Hiccuping Hippogriff

Humphrey the Hippogriff couldn’t stop hiccupping, but with the help of a wise unicorn, he discovered that laughter was the key to curing his hiccups and spreading joy to others.

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

The Carnival of Colors

Timmy’s colorful costume blows away, but with the help of the village, it becomes even better.

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

Fluffy’s Fantastic Flight

Fluffy the cat builds a flying machine, gets lost in the sky, and is saved by seagulls.

The Patchwork Path

Lily goes on a magical adventure, facing challenges and finding courage along the way.

Ruby, the mischievous red panda, embarks on a quest to find a golden tree and discovers the true treasure of friendship.

The Riddle of the Red Panda

Ruby, the playful red panda, embarks on a treasure hunt in the magical forest of Doram, but discovers that the real treasure is the friends she makes along the way.