A young boy's extraordinary courage challenges a kingdom where power rules all. In this captivating story on bravery, Prahlad teaches us that standing firm for your beliefs—even against impossible odds—is the truest form of courage. When kindness becomes more valuable...
Discover life’s deeper meaning in these stories for early readers
Finding Her Champion
Join Frea on her journey through life and lessons learned as she overcomes her fears through the power of her Inner Champion. Frea learns to transform her anxiety into courage and resilience. Frea stood at the entrance to the community center, clutching her gym bag so...
Cory the Cortisol: The Body’s Superhero
Join us for lessons in science as Cory the Cortisol, a tiny superhero hormone living in the body, helps a young student handle the stress of giving a class presentation. High up in Kidney Towers, in the bustling Adrenal Gland Apartments, lived a very special hormone...
The Broken Bell
In a world that often emphasizes perfection, folklore stories encourage young readers to see imperfections as sources of unique beauty and meaning. In a village perched high in the misty mountains, a young girl named Mira lived with her grandmother. Their home sat...
Wing Weaving
A gentle fantasy tale for childhood transitions and trusting the process. One fine morning, a girl named Marlow wandered through sunlight as it danced between the leaves. She wasn’t running from something, exactly. She just felt restless, as though something inside...
Martha’s Forever Paw Prints
A heartfelt pet story about childhood grief, and the healing power of cherished memories between an 11-year-old girl and her beloved border collie. Scene 1: Liza’s bedroom - Early morning Eleven-year-old Liza Montgomery wakes up in her bedroom in Oakridge, a small...
The Wonder of Not Knowing
Join perfectionist Lucy Martinez as she learns the joy of trying new stuff and embracing uncertainty. When paired with free-spirited Kaia for a school project on traditional games from around the world, Lucy's carefully ordered life is turned upside down in the most...
Rising River, Rising Hearts
When flood waters devastate their town, four children discover that their everyday skills—art, organization, food preparation, and teamwork—can become powerful tools of kindness. This heartwarming kindness story shows how Paige, Lucy, Marco and Jax transform personal...
Scott and Sunny: A Story About a Pet
This touching story about a pet follows eleven-year-old Scott and his beloved dog, Sunny, as they navigate the everyday adventures of childhood. When Scott's grandfather shares wisdom about the importance of being fully present with those we love, the boy begins to...
The Smartphone App of Truths
From our collection of coming of age stories, Jamie navigates the choices she makes every day to be authentic. Jamie's thumb hovered over the download button, her heart racing with excitement. The new app, TruthSeeker, promised to reveal the user's most authentic self...
Ruarc’s Cave and the Cat Who Came and Went
A retelling of THE CAT THAT WALKED BY HIMSELF, a short story of Rudyard Kipling. In a time when the world was young, all creatures were wild. Dogs ran free in the forests, horses galloped across open fields, and cows wandered wherever they pleased. Even people lived...
Iris and the Blooming Town
Short stories about teamwork like "Iris and the Blooming Town" demonstrate how collective effort transforms communities. When young Iris begins a restoration project that attracts other children, they learn that their combined talents can create meaningful change in...