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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
- Best Novels of 2026 (So Far)
The best novels of 2026 so far: new fiction from George Saunders, Tayari Jones, Maggie O’Farrell, Tana French and more, with short summaries and Amazon links. - The Clever Jackal and the Wicked Lion
The Clever Jackal and the Wicked Lion: an Indian folktale for kids showing how a small, clever animal outwits a cruel, powerful one. - The Echo Well: A Short Story About the Power of Kind Words
A short story about kind words for kids. Ryan shouts angry words into an old village well, and discovers that what we send out always comes back. - The Lion and the Clever Rabbit
The Lion and the Clever Rabbit: a classic Panchatantra story for kids about how wit and wisdom can defeat brute strength. - 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 Crane and the Crab
The Crane and the Crab: a Panchatantra story for kids about a cunning crane, trusting fish and a clever crab who saves them.
Parenting & Child Psychology
- The Sibling Effect: How Brothers and Sisters Shape Intelligence and Character
The sibling effect: how brothers and sisters shape each other’s intelligence, character and social skills, according to research. - Raising Children Who Think Critically in the Age of Misinformation
Raising children who think critically in the age of misinformation: simple habits to teach kids to question, check and reason. - How Children Learn to Lie — And What It Actually Tells You About Their Development
How children learn to lie, and what it actually tells you about their development, plus calm ways to encourage honesty. - The Science of Boredom: Why Your Child’s Boredom Is a Gift You Keep Stealing
The science of boredom: why your child’s boredom is a gift, and how it fuels creativity, problem-solving and independence.
Science for Kids
- Photosynthesis for Kids: How Plants Make Their Own Food
Photosynthesis for kids explained simply: how plants use sunlight, water and air to make food and oxygen, with fun facts and an easy leaf experiment. - Human Body Facts for Kids: 30 Amazing Things Your Body Does Every Day
Discover 30 amazing human body facts for kids about bones, the heart, brain, lungs, skin and more, plus simple ways to keep your body healthy. - 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. - Why Is the Sky Blue? 10 Curious Science Questions Kids Ask, Answered
Why is the sky blue? Simple, accurate answers to 10 curious science questions kids ask, from rainbows and thunder to why the sea is salty.
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World History & Culture
- Vijayanagara: The Empire That Saved South Indian Civilisation
Vijayanagara: the empire that saved South Indian culture. Its rise, Krishnadevaraya’s golden age, Hampi and legacy. - Ekalavya’s Unmatched Devotion
Ekalavya’s Unmatched Devotion: the Mahabharata story of a tribal boy’s dedication to archery and his guru Dronacharya, retold for kids. - Is Ram Setu Real? Exploring the Myth, History, and Science Behind the Sacred Bridge
Is Ram Setu real? Exploring the myth, history and science of Adam’s Bridge between India and Sri Lanka. - The Wise Old Tortoise of Kolleru Lake: A Story About Listening to Elders
A story about listening to elders for kids. The young birds of Kolleru Lake ignore the old tortoise’s warning, until his wisdom saves them all. - Differences between Mahabharata and Ramayana
Differences between the Mahabharata and the Ramayana: authors, stories, heroes, themes and the lessons each epic teaches. - Bhagat Singh: The Martyr for Freedom
Bhagat Singh, the martyr for freedom: the life, ideals and sacrifice of India’s young revolutionary hero, explained for students.
Puzzles & Games
Word search, word scramble and riddles that build vocabulary while kids play. Free on phones and tablets.