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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 Tale of the Three Brothers
The Tale of the Three Brothers: a short moral story for kids about choices, teamwork and what truly makes a treasure valuable. - The Clever Goat and the Hungry Wolf: A Short Story About Quick Thinking
A short story about quick thinking for kids. Trapped by a hungry wolf, a little goat named Clover uses her wits, and a song, to escape. - 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 Girl Who Collected Silences
The Girl Who Collected Silences: a gentle, magical short story for kids about listening, quiet moments and inner calm. - Max’s Magic Slate: A Story About Practice and Learning to Write
A story about practice for kids. Max wishes his slate would write perfect letters by magic, but his grandfather reveals the real magic is practice. - Mia and the Midnight Library: A Magical Short Story About the Love of Reading
Mia thinks books are boring, until a glowing card takes her to the Midnight Library and a dragon whose story needs a reader to finish it.
Parenting & Child Psychology
- 10 Brain-Boosting Foods That Improve a Child’s Memory
10 brain-boosting foods that improve a child’s focus and memory: eggs, nuts, berries, fish, whole grains and more. - 20 Screen-Free Activities for Kids That Build Creativity and Focus
Looking for screen-free activities for kids? Try these 20 fun, low-cost ideas for creativity, focus, and family time, from traditional games to nature play. - Growth Mindset for Kids: 10 Everyday Phrases That Build Resilience
Teach a growth mindset for kids with 10 simple everyday phrases. Help children embrace mistakes, love challenges, and build lasting resilience at home. - 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.
Science for Kids
- 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. - 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. - 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.
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World History & Culture
- Chandamama and the Missing Slice: A Bedtime Story About Sharing and the Moon
A gentle bedtime story about the moon for kids. Why does Chandamama grow smaller each night? A story about sharing that also explains the moon’s phases. - Subhas Chandra Bose: The Unsung Hero of India’s Freedom Struggle
Subhas Chandra Bose (Netaji): the life, Azad Hind Fauj and courage of one of India’s greatest freedom fighters, for students. - The Cobbler’s Wish: A Short Story About Contentment for Kids
A short story about contentment for kids. A poor cobbler wishes to be rich, powerful, even the sun, until he learns the value of what he already has. - Bhagavad Gita
An introduction to the Bhagavad Gita: Krishna’s teachings to Arjuna on duty, action, devotion and self-knowledge, explained simply. - Telugu Kings రాజులు
Telugu kings who shaped history: Satavahanas, Kakatiyas, Vijayanagara rulers like Krishnadevaraya, and their lasting legacy. - Bhagavad Gita – A Summary
Bhagavad Gita summary: the 18 chapters of Krishna’s dialogue with Arjuna on karma, dharma, devotion and wisdom, explained simply.
Puzzles & Games
Word search, word scramble and riddles that build vocabulary while kids play. Free on phones and tablets.