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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 Peacock and the Crane
The Peacock and the Crane: an Aesop’s fable for kids about pride, beauty and valuing usefulness over appearance. - The Magic Seed of Kindness: A Short Story About Sharing for Kids
The Magic Seed of Kindness: a short story for kids about sharing, generosity and how small acts of kindness grow. - 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 Magical Adventures of Ava and the Enchanted Forest
The Magical Adventures of Ava: an enchanting short story for kids about courage, curiosity and friendship in a magical forest. - The Magic Compass
The Magic Compass: an adventure short story for kids about a compass that points not north, but toward what matters most. - Ollie the Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark: A Bedtime Story About Fear
A comforting bedtime story about fear of the dark. Ollie the baby owl is scared of the night, until his mother shows him the wonders darkness hides.
Parenting & Child Psychology
- 8 Powerful Benefits of Storytelling for Children’s Development
Discover 8 proven benefits of storytelling for children, from language and memory to empathy and cultural identity, plus tips for better stories. - Multiplication Tricks for Kids: 12 Easy Ways to Learn Times Tables Fast
Learn 12 easy multiplication tricks for kids, from the 9s finger trick to doubling and patterns, plus games that make learning times tables fun. - 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. - Fun Educational Games & Apps for Kids: A Parent’s Guide to Learning Through Play
Fun educational games and apps for kids: tried-and-tested picks for maths, reading, science and languages, plus screen-time tips.
Science for Kids
- 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. - 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. - Solar System for Kids: Fun Facts About the Sun and the 8 Planets
Explore the solar system for kids: fun facts about the Sun, all 8 planets, dwarf planets, moons and more, plus easy tricks to remember the planet order. - 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
- Ugadi Celebrations
Ugadi celebrations explained: the Telugu New Year’s meaning, Ugadi pachadi, panchanga sravanam, rangoli and festive foods. - 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. - Day of the Dead Explained for Kids: Traditions, Ofrendas and Marigolds
What is the Day of the Dead? A kid-friendly guide to Día de los Muertos traditions, ofrendas, marigolds and sugar skulls, and how it differs from Halloween. - The Village Drummer’s Promise: A Short Story About Keeping Your Word
A story about keeping promises for kids. Young drummer Somu promised to play at the temple festival, but a tempting offer tests whether he’ll keep his word. - The Physics of the Pushpaka Vimana: Ancient Myth or Early Science?
The Pushpaka Vimana: exploring the flying chariot of the Ramayana, its descriptions in ancient texts and the myths around it. - The Farmer Who Waited for Rain: A Short Story About Patience and Gratitude
A short story about patience for kids. Two farmers face a dry season. One rushes; one waits and prepares. Discover who reaps the better harvest.
Puzzles & Games
Word search, word scramble and riddles that build vocabulary while kids play. Free on phones and tablets.