Five minute story about kindness for beginning readers. In a bustling town square filled with merchants' calls and carts' clatter, our story of a golden bowl begins. Long ago, the bowl was a wedding gift to a beautiful young bride named Dorothea. It had witnessed...
Everyday situations and challenges that children experience
How Many Ways to be Nice?
A story poem with a heart. 3.5 minute read for beginning readers. Be Nice to a Friend Who Needs Help When clouds gather and skies turn gray,And your friend seems lost, in dismay,Lend an ear, a hand, or a shoulder to lean,For in moments of need, your heart is...
Jane Ann’s Long Journey
A story of travel, trains, India, and determination. Under five minute story for beginning readers. Jane Ann was a very determined young girl. Even the pouring rain couldn't stop her big plans. She was going to India today, come what may, to see her grandparents who...
Recipe for Teamwork: the Candy Chronicles Quest
Under five minute story of teamwork for beginning readers. Chapter 1: The Sweet Shop Nestled between the old bookstore and a creaky toy shop stood Candy Chronicles. Its windows were fogged up with the warmth of laughter and the scent of sugar. Inside, Mrs. Maple...
Alexander and the Sea Princess
A story of feeling anxiety about new experiences. Alexander and the Sea Princess Under five minute story for beginning readers. Once upon a time, in a tiny village hugged by a vast, sparkling sea lived a Sea Princess, Belinda. Belinda was six years old, as brave as...
Two Billies: The Twinniest Twins Ever!
A story of child humor. Under five minute story for beginning readers. Once upon a time, there were twins named William and Wilhelmina Good. Their Papa, Mr. Good, was so excited when he heard the news! He decided, "I'll name the boy William after myself, of course!...
Colors No One Else Sees
A gentle story of early childhood memories, wonder, and tenderness. Under five minute story for beginning readers. Mom kisses Clara goodnight, whispering: "I love you so much, sweet pea, my precious girl." Clara gives a tiny smile. There's a funny thought whirling...
Penny, Wally, and Oliver’s Best Breakfast Ever
Beginning readers bedtime story 5 min. Once upon a time, three best friends lived in the cheerful kitchen filled with the sweet smell of morning: Penny Pancake, Wally Waffle, and Oliver Oatmeal. Each day, they hoped to be chosen for the most important meal of the day....
Secret of the Skies: Friendship at the Balloon Festival
A friends story of unity in diversity Under five minute story for beginning readers. Once upon an early morning, under a sky painted with the soft hues of dawn, three friends – Sofia, Elijah, and Max – embarked on a delightful adventure to a hot air balloon festival....
Big Umbrella of Kindness
Under five minute story of kindness for beginning readers. Once upon a time, Tansy played hide-and-seek with the sun through the morning curtains. She was a curious and adventurous kitten, always peeking around corners and leaping into the unknown. Tansy was no...
Splashdance
Under five minute friendship story for beginning readers. Once upon a drizzly day, dawn tiptoed into a city still half asleep. Rain long departed, leaving behind a symphony of puddles. Each one is a miniature world reflecting the neon glow of shop signs and the...
Friendship Bus
Under five minute story on emotions for beginning readers. One crisp September morning, three boys found themselves waiting for the same school bus, each at a different stop and all three riding a roller coaster of emotions. Today was their first day at a new school,...