Calm and gentle short stories for children 2 to 6 years
When Taffy's daddy breaks his fishing stick, clever little Taffy draws a picture to ask for help — but the friendly stranger gets the message all wrong! This charming kipling story retelling is full of giggles and heart, perfect for winding down with your toddler at...
A hungry jaguar thinks he's found an easy dinner, but Stickly-Prickly the hedgehog and Slow-Solid the tortoise have other plans. This playful retelling of one of the best-loved Kipling stories turns a classic jungle tale into a giggly bedtime favorite about friendship...
A fluffy little animal with short legs and big dreams dances across Australia looking for something extraordinary — and finds it in one giant leap. Retold from the beloved just so stories kipling collection, this bouncy bedtime tale will have your toddler giggling...
Elbert is full of big questions, but one trip to the river leads to a very stretchy surprise. Join this curious calf for a gentle retelling of how elephant got its trunk and discovered a wonderful new way to play. Long, long ago, before elephants had trunks, there was...
Humphrey is a grumpy fellow who refuses to help his friends, until a desert spirit gives him a very special "snack pack." This retelling of the classic Rudyard Kipling tale explains how the camel got his hump and why pitching in can be super duper fun. Once upon a...
Hide-and-seek is hard when everyone looks like peanut butter! Join Louie and Eddie on a berry-licious adventure into the forest to discover how a leopard got its spots and why standing out is the best fun of all. Once upon a time, in a place called the High Veldt,...
Why do rhinos have such baggy skin? Discover the answer in this toddler-friendly twist on one of the classic Rudyard Kipling Just So Stories. A friendly boy and a hungry rhino learn that manners—and cake—are best when shared. Have you ever seen a rhino? They have...
When Iris decides to plant a garden, her younger sibling helps dig, water, and watch tiny seeds become beautiful flowers. This soothing bedtime poems for kids piece shows preschoolers the quiet joy of growing things together, ending with an evening sit in their...
A hungry Whale gobbles up every fish in the sea — until a clever little fish suggests he try something bigger. One swallowed boat and one very unhappy tummy later, the Whale learns his lesson! This playful just so story retelling is full of silly sounds and giggles,...
When a shiny golden ring gets whisked away by a blue bird, two best friends must follow it into the woods. This playful fantasy bedtime story shows that sometimes the best way to solve a problem is to make someone laugh. Once upon a time, in a land full of giggles and...
Silver is the shiniest rooster on the farm, but he has a lot to learn about being a friend. This rhyming poem story follows his journey from bossy to kind with the help of a gentle horse named Max. Silver Rooster, oh so bright,His feathers shone in morning light.He...
When Henry’s family goes away, he heads to a special camp for a vacation of his own. Filled with swimming, new friends, and a daring squirrel rescue, this is one of those dog bedtime stories that proves home is still the best place to be. Henry the collie, so playful...