In this story about family, twelve-year-old twins unwrap a mysterious package from Armenia and discover their grandmother Tatik's secret practice of self-remembering—an ancient art of observing oneself with gentle distance. Through her handwritten journal, they learn...
Discover life’s deeper meaning in these stories for early readers
From Smart to Wise
This compelling life lessons story follows Arjun, a bright boy who thinks knowing facts means understanding everything. When his classroom receives help from Master Capan, an elderly gardener with sixty years of experience, Arjun discovers there's a profound...
Becoming Tez
From our stories of kindness: Sometimes we think happiness comes from having more things, but real happiness comes from remembering the good qualities that already live inside us—our kindness, our creativity, and our courage to do what's right. Tez kicked a pebble...
Captain Marcus
One of our hilarious kids stories. Meet Marcus Kellerman, a sixth-grader who has all the answers—except when it comes to his own mistakes! A heartwarming tale about self-awareness, friendship, and discovering that being wrong can be the first step to being right. The...
When the Bell Rings
🦊🔔 Join Ferdi the fox in a heartwarming animal tale as he journeys through his town seeking to understand the mysterious morning bell. When wise answers from Owl, Badger, Cricket, and grandmother cat Edda don't quite satisfy his curiosity, Ferdi learns that some of...
Doorway Between
When childhood wonder begins to slip away, ten-year-old Maci discovers a tiny door in her classroom wall. Guided by Zephan, a wise blue fox, Maci learns that growing up doesn't mean losing the ability to see magic in everyday moments. This enchanting tale reminds...
The Parable of Prahlad: Standing Up for What’s Right
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...
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...













