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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 Clever Swans and the Rushing River
The Clever Swans and the Rushing River: a short moral story for kids about teamwork, wisdom and helping others in danger. - The Tortoise and the Hare
The Tortoise and the Hare: Aesop’s famous fable for kids showing that slow and steady wins the race. With moral and questions. - 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 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 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 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.
Parenting & Child Psychology
- The Friendship Science: What Research Says About Children’s Social Development
The friendship science: what research says about how children make friends, and how parents can support healthy friendships. - 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. - 15 Fun Math Games for Kids at Home (No Worksheets Needed)
15 fun math games for kids at home using cards, dice, snacks and everyday objects. Build counting, addition, multiplication and number sense through play. - How to Engage Kids During Summer Vacation: A Parent’s Guide to a Fun and Meaningful Break
How to engage kids during summer vacation: fun, educational activities, routines and ideas to prevent the summer learning slide.
Science for Kids
- 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. - 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. - 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.
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World History & Culture
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: The Architect of the Indian Constitution
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, architect of the Indian Constitution: his life, struggle for equality and lasting legacy, explained for students. - The Clever Barber- Indian Folktale
The Clever Barber is a classic Indian folktale for kids in which a quick-witted barber outsmarts a wicked king. A short story about wisdom. - Telugu Food as Philosophy: What Our Cuisine Teaches Us About Life
Telugu food as philosophy: what our cuisine teaches about balance, seasons, health and hospitality, from pachadi to payasam. - Telangana cuisine
Telangana cuisine explained: sarva pindi, sakinalu, pachi pulusu, Hyderabadi biryani and the bold, rustic flavours of the region. - Dr. Rajendra Prasad: The First President of India
Dr. Rajendra Prasad, first President of India: his life, role in the freedom struggle and the Constituent Assembly. - Why We Love Tenali Ramakrishna – The Cleverest Kid in History!
Why we love Tenali Ramakrishna, the clever poet of Krishnadevaraya’s court: his life, wit and famous stories for kids.
Puzzles & Games
Word search, word scramble and riddles that build vocabulary while kids play. Free on phones and tablets.