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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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A sleepy snowman named Frosty embarks on a quest to find his missing carrot nose.

The Sleepy Snowman

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

The Dragon’s Birthday

Wally's wacky weather machine turns the town into a water park, bringing joy to everyone.

The Wizard’s Wacky Weather Machine

Lily conquers the Marshmallow Mountains, learns the secret recipe, and shares everlasting marshmallows with the world.

The Marshmallow Mountains

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

The Great Grape Escape

Amy and the Magic Book

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

The Snow Queen’s Spell

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

The Great Giggling Gargoyle

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

The Dragon’s Dream

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

The Enigma of Echo Cave

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

The Dazzling Doughnut

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

The Secret of the Crystal Cavern

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

Oliver’s Ocean Adventure

Oliver, the tiniest elf, surprises everyone with his clever strategies and magical find at the Great Elf Games.

The Littlest Elf

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

The Adventures of Freddie Firefly

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

The Little Ghost Who Was Afraid of the Dark

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

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

The Superhero Squirrel

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

The Tangerine Thief

A young boy named Ethan becomes the King of the Kites and teaches his village the power of compassion and friendship.

The King of the Kites

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

The Journey to the Starlit Sky

Mr. Wilson's quest to retrieve a stolen crystal leads to a hilarious chase through the village.

The Lighthouse Keeper’s Secret

Amber the antelope learns that friendship and laughter matter more than winning a race.

The Amazing Amber Antelope

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

Bella's backyard adventure takes an unexpected twist when mischievous animals join her hot air balloon ride.

Bella’s Balloon Ride

The Land of Flying Pancakes

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

Nutty discovers that the greatest wish is one that brings joy to her entire community.

The Tale of the Shimmering Lake

In a small village nestled deep in a magical forest, a little girl named Lily discovers a talking teapot with the power to grant wishes.

The Talking Teapot

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

The Hiccuping Hippogriff

The Chocolate Waterfall