Calm and gentle short stories for children 2 to 6 years
Ethan misses his video games until Grandpa Bob shows him the "pictures" made of real stars. This heartwarming adventure becomes a family story about how looking up at the sky can teach us to be brave down on Earth. Under five minute story for preschoolers. Ethan had...
Silas follows a white squirrel across a wobbly bridge and finds a secret city in the trees. In Arboria, there are no grown-ups, just children who keep the forest safe by helping each other and listening to the whispers of the Elderwood. In the big, green forest was a...
Nigh Ox and Off Ox are enjoying the warm sun when they hear a happy sound in the sky. The birds are back! A gentle story for toddlers about nature, nesting, and the joy of being home again. Nigh Ox and Off Ox lived on a farm. They liked to eat the yummy green grass...
From listening to an elder's stories to welcoming a new student at school, kindness is a choice we make every day. This gentle story with rhyming words guides children through the many ways to be nice and spread love across the land. A story poem with a heart In a...
Levi climbs the Great Wall of China, dances in Spain, and rides camels in the desert—all before dinner! Discover the secret behind his adventures in this sweet travel story about the magic of the local library. A boy named Levi lived in a big, busy city with tall...
Jane Ann misses her grandparents in India, but the rain makes her worry she'll never get there. Luckily, Aunt Mary arrives with a blue suitcase, a ticket, and a plan! A sweet story about family, talking toys, and the excitement of train travel. Jane Ann wanted to go...
Sam finds a dusty book hidden under candy wrappers, but this isn't an ordinary recipe book. Join Alex, Janie, Riley, and Sam in this sweet teamwork story as they bake their way through challenges to create the Ultimate Dessert. A Sweet Hello Candy Land is where...
Belinda wears a funny hat and rules the waves like a pirate! When Alexander arrives at the beach for the first time, Belinda's happy laugh helps him overcome fear and join in the fun. Belinda ruled the beach the way the tide rules the shore — completely, and without...
Wiska isn't like the other fairies. Instead of sparkly wings, hers are bright red like fire! A gentle story about kindness and being different that shows how our unique gifts can warm the hearts of others. In a forest called Twinkling Thicket, a tiny fairy named Wiska...
Lilas leads a double life: she is part water-dwelling Naiad and part flying Nymph! But belonging to two worlds makes it hard to fit into either one. A magical story about seeking acceptance and finding a friend who thinks being a "double-sided sparkler" is the coolest...
What happens when a brother and sister share the exact same name? Join William and Wilhelmina for a bedtime funny story full of curly hair, squeaky giggles, and a mysterious visitor in a big green hat. It is a tale of stripey socks and sweet slumber. Once upon a time,...
Clara is a baby with very big feelings, but she is still looking for the right word to describe the shimmer in her tummy. With a little help from her sleepy Teddy, she learns that some happiness is just too big for language. Mommy loves Clara SO much! She gives...