Most read
The Lost Puppy
- 3 min read
- Read aloud
- Ages 5–8
Max's Adventure in the Magical World
- 3 min read
- Read aloud
- Ages 5–8
The Adventures of Arjun the Turtle
- 2 min read
- Read aloud
- Ages 5–8
Priya's Magical Forest Adventure
- 4 min read
- Read aloud
- Ages 6–9
Latest kids stories
Ben’s Pumpkin Seed Vanishes Beyond the Porch Light
- 3 min read
- Read aloud
- Ages 6–8
Pip Takes a Sunflower Seed on Flying Lessons
- 3 min read
- Read aloud
- Ages 5–8
The Quest for Laughter in Glimmerwood
- 4 min read
- Ages 5–8
The Adventures of Luna and the Talking Tree
- 4 min read
- Ages 6–9
Whisker and the Enchanted Forest
- 4 min read
- Ages 6–9
Benny's Adventure Beyond Willow Creek
- 3 min read
- Ages 5–8
Juniper's Adventure: The Enchanted Key and Everglow's Secrets
- 3 min read
- Ages 6–9
Twinkling Tomas's Magical Moonlit Adventure
- 3 min read
- Ages 5–8
The Heartfelt Magic of Wiggletree
- 3 min read
- Ages 6–9
Finn, the Little Guardian of Rosthern
- 4 min read
- Ages 7–10
Farrow and the Magic of Storytelling
- 4 min read
- Ages 5–8
The Adventures of Liam and the Hadley Woods
- 4 min read
- Ages 7–10
The Enchanted Melody of Willow Wood
- 4 min read
- Ages 6–8
Luna and Finn's Magical Friendship with the Whispering Willow
- 3 min read
- Ages 6–9
Tiny Theo's Exploration and Friendship in the Ashby Woods
- 4 min read
- Ages 5–8
Luna's Quest: Secrets of the Penhallow Woods
- 4 min read
- Ages 6–9
The Enchanted Whistle of Windy Woods
- 4 min read
- Ages 6–9
Eric's Mystical Journey in the Kettering Woods
- 4 min read
- Ages 5–8
Jamie and the Keeper of Stories
- 4 min read
- Ages 6–9
The Whispering Forest: A Tale of Curiosity, Bravery, and Friendship
- 3 min read
- Ages 6–9
About our kids stories
Short stories for kids about small heroes and big discoveries: a girl who finds a lost puppy in the woods, a turtle who leaves his pond for the first time, a squirrel who gets the stolen golden acorn back, a rabbit who wins over a whole forest with kindness. Each one is a complete story in simple words, with a happy ending and usually a lesson about sharing, honesty, courage or being a good friend.
They're written for children of about five to nine, to read together or on their own, and take around five minutes. Under each story you'll find questions to talk about and a few new words, which makes them handy in the classroom too. About a third of them, including the most popular, can be played as audio.
For a calmer story before sleep, see our bedtime stories. For more laughs, our funny stories.
Questions & answers
Are these stories good for kids learning to read?
Yes. They use short sentences and everyday words, and each one is a complete story of about five minutes. Children of six to nine can read many of them on their own; younger ones enjoy having them read aloud.
Can teachers use these stories in class?
Yes, you are welcome to read them aloud in class and link to them. Under each story there is a short moral, questions for discussion and a few vocabulary words, and a Print button that prints a clean copy with those extras.
Do the kids stories have audio?
About a third of them do, including the most popular ones: look for the "Read aloud" badge. They are also on our podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.