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Short Stories, Bedtime Stories & Lessons for Kids
Read moral stories, fables, science explainers and world culture, then explore the same magic in Spanish, Hindi, French, Japanese and more. Every story is free, with discussion questions for parents and teachers.
Latest Short Stories
- The Parrot Who Spoke Two Languages: A Short Story for Bilingual Kids
A cheerful story for bilingual kids. Polly the parrot is teased for speaking two languages, until her gift saves two lost children. - The Crow and the Fox
The Crow and the Fox: Aesop’s fable for kids about flattery and vanity. A short moral story perfect for bedtime and classrooms. - The Little Sparrow Who Rebuilt Her Nest: A Short Story About Resilience
A short story about resilience for kids. When a storm destroys Pippa’s nest, the little sparrow learns that starting again takes courage. - The Two Mangoes: A Short Story About Fairness for Kids
A short story about fairness for kids. Two brothers argue over one big mango and one small one, until their grandmother teaches a clever lesson in sharing. - The Legend of the White Deer
The Legend of the White Deer: a magical short story for kids about kindness to animals, courage and the beauty of the forest. - Twinkle the Little Firefly: A Bedtime Story About Self-Esteem for Kids
A soothing bedtime story about self-esteem. Twinkle the firefly believes her light is too small to matter, until one dark night proves otherwise.
Parenting & Child Psychology
- The Hidden Curriculum: What Children Learn When No One Is Teaching Them
The hidden curriculum: what children learn at school beyond textbooks, including values, social rules and habits. - How to Boost a Child’s Self-Esteem & Confidence
How to boost a child’s self-esteem and confidence: practical, research-informed tips for parents to raise secure, resilient kids. - AI in the Classroom: Will ChatGPT Help or Hinder Your Child’s Learning?
AI in the classroom: will ChatGPT help or hurt students? The benefits, risks and how parents and teachers can guide children. - Screen Time for Kids: How Much Is Too Much? A Practical Guide for Parents
How much screen time is right for kids? A practical, age-by-age guide for parents with healthy limits, family media plans and screen-free activity ideas.
Science for Kids
- States of Matter for Kids: Solids, Liquids, and Gases Explained
States of matter for kids: learn about solids, liquids and gases, how melting, freezing and evaporation work, with everyday examples and easy experiments. - How Do Bees Make Honey? Fun Facts for Curious Kids
How do bees make honey? A kid-friendly explanation of nectar, the hive and the waggle dance, plus fun bee facts and ways kids can help pollinators. - The Water Cycle for Kids: Evaporation, Condensation, and Precipitation Made Easy
The water cycle for kids explained simply: evaporation, condensation, precipitation and collection, with fun facts and an easy experiment to try at home. - 12 Easy Science Experiments for Kids at Home (Using Kitchen Supplies)
Try 12 easy science experiments for kids at home with kitchen supplies: volcanoes, rainbows, floating eggs, invisible ink and more, science explained.
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World History & Culture
- The Two Bullocks and the Heavy Cart: A Short Story About Teamwork
A short story about teamwork for kids. Two proud bullocks pull a heavy cart in opposite directions, until they discover the strength of working together. - Bhagavad Gita – A Summary
Bhagavad Gita summary: the 18 chapters of Krishna’s dialogue with Arjuna on karma, dharma, devotion and wisdom, explained simply. - Amaravati – The Spiritual Capital of Ancient Andhra
Amaravati, the spiritual capital of ancient Andhra: the great Buddhist stupa, Amareswara temple and centuries of heritage. - The Monsoon Frog Who Couldn’t Sing: A Story About Being Yourself
A story about being yourself for kids. Kappanna the frog can’t croak like the others, but during the monsoon his unusual voice becomes a gift. - Traditional Andhra Breakfast: 9 Healthy Telugu Breakfast Dishes Kids Love
Discover 9 traditional Andhra breakfast dishes kids love, from pesarattu and idli to upma and punugulu, plus the chutneys that go with them. - Ramayana: Summary
A clear Ramayana summary for kids and families: the story of Rama, Sita, Lakshmana and Hanuman from Ayodhya to Lanka, kanda by kanda.
Puzzles & Games
Word search, word scramble and riddles that build vocabulary while kids play. Free on phones and tablets.