Stories and Tales

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Here you'll find the latest additions to the original story collection. New ones are added almost daily, so be sure to check it out often. You can freely navigate this view, and also you can go our best ranked stories or browse our stories search page

The Painter, the Dragon, and the Titan

A story that teaches children not to abuse their strength and size to give order
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6.88
Average: 6.9 (5 votes)

Educational Value

Prevent abuse and the "pecking order"


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No matter how big or strong someone is, there’s always someone bigger who can do just as they do.The land of dragons and giantsA painter, a dragon and a titan

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Once upon a time there was a painter who, on one of his journeys, got so lost that he ended up approaching a dragon’s lair. As soon as the dragon clapped eyes on the painter he roared ferociously at him for disturbing him in... -> read more

The Little Hummingbird

A story that teaches children to obey and overcome fear when lost
8.02
Average: 8 (10 votes)

Educational Value

Obedience and prudence


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A tender story that will help us to remember how a child should behave when they have lost.A forest and a caveA hummingbird

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The little blue hummingbird felt sad and tired. He had become lost while traveling with his family, who were looking for a warmer place to spend the winter. When night came, after much time spent looking for them... -> read more

The Little Forest by the Sea

A short story about helping each other in solidarity
8.5
Average: 8.5 (6 votes)

Educational Value

Teamwork and solidarity


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An allegory about how doing good and helping others is an attitude that spreads.A village and a forest by the seaVillage inhabitants, their enemies and a forest

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There was once a little village separated from the sea and its great cliffs by a forest. That forest was the village’s best defence against the storms and furies of the sea, that were so ferocious throughout the region that it was only possible to live... -> read more

Batbird

A story that teaches children to endure discomforts and incovenience in life
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7
Average: 7 (1 vote)

Educational Value

endurance


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Everything in life has its unpleasant or uncomfortable side. These aspects cannot be removed from life.A birdcageA bat and a boy

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There was once a bat for whom having to go out and hunt insects was just a terrible amount of effort. He was such a lover of comfort that, one day, when he happened to look through a window and saw a bird in its cage... -> read more

Honest Ladybirds

A short story about the value of honesty and being trusted
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9
Average: 9 (2 votes)

Educational Value

Trustworthiness and honesty


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Honesty is valued by all, and when we are dishonest, people lose faith in us.The countrysideA group of travelling ladybirds

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A strange legend has it that ladybirds forgive but don't forget. Apparently, at first they didn't have their distinctive black spots. The ladybirds had been pushed to the verge of extinction when, while being led by their famous guide... -> read more

Music on your plate

A short story about good nutrition and healthy family life
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Healthy family life


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Not only children should get involved in eating more healthily. It is emphasised that the most elaborate, most processed, foods are usually the least healthyA doctor’s surgeryA girl, her parents, and a doctor

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Anna Dyatt was driving every doctor in the area mad. Her dad had a belly which he used to open doors with, and her mum was of similar proportions; but Anna was a very slim and svelte girl. Anna had always been very picky about food... -> read more

The Great Gifts

A short story about uniqueness and great gift of talents
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Avoid bullying, harrassment in school


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Children who at first seem strange often turn out to be very special. We should help them to find their own individual talents.A schoolA teacher and his pupils

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Once, a group of schoolchildren were on an outing. Almost all of them were playing ball; except Monty, who was seen as a bit of a fool - only good for poking fun at. He didn't like fights, or sports, or anything really. He wouldn't even defend himself... -> read more

The Two Spells

A short story to teach children about education and good manners
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6
Average: 6 (1 vote)

Educational Value

Good manners and education


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Good manners so facilitate communication with others that they allow you to get much more than by using authority.An ancient kingdomA King, a wizard, and a young man

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There was once a rather amusing King. It was very unusual. No matter how many times he told people to do things, they would never obey him. As he was also a peaceful and just King, who didn't want to punish or imprison anyone, he ended up with no authority. So the King decided to get a great wizard to come up with a magic potion... -> read more

The Angry Brothers

A short story to teach children the value of sharing toys.
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8.5
Average: 8.5 (2 votes)

Educational Value

Know how to share, generosity


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If we spend more time worrying about what is ours, instead of sharing and using it, we all lose out.A townTwo brothers

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Once there were two brothers who were great friends and always played together. However, one day they had a huge argument about one of their toys... -> read more

Squidge Attack

A short story on preserving mother earth.
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9.2
Average: 9.2 (1 vote)

Educational Value

Nature Care, Responsible Act


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To care for the natural world we need to act responsibly in our everyday actions, no matter how small.Planet Earth in the futureSome Martians, Nature

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Everyone knows that the history of our planet changed forever some time after the Beijing Olympic Games. The world's coasts and seas filled up with a very dangerous and polluting species of creature, which looked like a squid... -> read more