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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 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. - Lily’s First Day at a New School: A Story About Making Friends
A warm story about making friends for kids. Lily moves to a new city and dreads school, until a thermos of Grandma’s gumbo starts an unexpected friendship. - The Lost Silver Anklet: A Short Story About Taking Responsibility
A short story about responsibility for kids. Annie borrows her sister’s silver anklet without asking and loses it. Will she hide the truth or own up? - The Paper Boat Race: A Rainy Day Story About Creativity and Sportsmanship
A rainy day story for kids about creativity and sportsmanship. When the rainy season floods the lane, Henry and his friends hold a paper boat race. - Benji and the Talking Tree
Benji and the Talking Tree: a gentle short story for kids about listening to nature, friendship and caring for the environment. - Top Children’s Books on Amazon Right Now
Top children’s books right now: popular picture books, early readers and middle-grade favourites loved by kids and parents.
Parenting & Child Psychology
- Building Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in a World of Emojis
Building emotional intelligence (EQ) in children: practical ways to help kids name feelings, manage emotions and show empathy. - 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. - 4 Creative Emotion Wheel Activities to Build Your Child’s Emotional Vocabulary
4 creative emotion wheel activities to build your child’s emotional vocabulary and help them understand big feelings. - Teaching Kids Gratitude: 12 Simple Activities for Thanksgiving and Beyond
Teaching kids gratitude doesn’t have to be a lecture. Try these 12 simple, fun gratitude activities for Thanksgiving and every day of the year.
Science for Kids
- 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. - 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. - 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. - Dinosaurs for Kids: Fun Facts About the Giants That Ruled the Earth
Dinosaurs for kids: fun facts about T. rex, Triceratops, giant sauropods and more, when dinosaurs lived, why they disappeared, and India’s dinosaur fossils.
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World History & Culture
- Tenali Rama and the Monkey in the Royal Court
Tenali Rama and the Monkey in the Royal Court: a funny Tenali Raman story for kids about wit and wisdom. - The Vow of Bhishma
The Vow of Bhishma: how Devavrata became Bhishma through a terrible oath, a Mahabharata story for kids about sacrifice. - The Monkey and the Crocodile
The Monkey and the Crocodile: a Panchatantra story for kids about friendship, trust and quick thinking in a moment of danger. - 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. - Vinayaka Chavithi Traditions: How Telugu Families Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi
Discover Vinayaka Chavithi traditions in Telugu homes: clay idols, 21 patri leaves, undrallu, the moon story, and eco-friendly nimajjanam. - Bhagavad Gita for Kids – A Simple and Beautiful Story
Bhagavad Gita for kids: a simple, beautiful retelling of Krishna’s teachings to Arjuna, with lessons children can use every day.
Puzzles & Games
Word search, word scramble and riddles that build vocabulary while kids play. Free on phones and tablets.