The story shelf
Tonight’s story, in thirty seconds
Pick your child’s age, pick the lesson you want tonight, and read. Every story is written for reading aloud, ends calm, and comes with three little questions to talk about after.
8 stories for ages 6 to 8
Stories on the shelf
- 6–8Full cast
The Kite That Learned to Fall
Milo’s handmade kite keeps crashing, and Professor Caw’s riddles are not exactly helpful. Or are they?
Trying again6 min - 6–8
The Marble No One Saw
Nobody sees Wren find Otter’s river-glass marble. Keeping it for one night seems simple, until the tiny treasure begins to grow heavy.
Honesty6 min - 6–8
The Night the Stars Took Turns
Long ago, every star shone all night as hard as it could, and nobody in the whole world could sleep. It was the Moon who thought of taking turns.
Sharing5 min - 6–8
Old Tortoise and the Hurry
Farrow the hare is made of hurry. Amble the tortoise is not. Between them swing one important basket and three hills of trouble.
Patience6 min - 6–8
Rufus and the Upside-Down Day
Rufus wants one thing to go properly, but sour berries, a chatty bee, and perfectly timed rain have other plans.
Big feelings6 min - 6–8
Thatch Builds the Bridge Alone
When the spring flood carries off the bridge, Thatch is determined to rebuild it alone, even when the river disagrees.
Teamwork5 min - 6–8
The Swallow Who Didn’t Want to Go
The flock is flying south, but Sorrel cannot imagine leaving her beloved barn. How can one small swallow carry a whole home?
Courage5 min - 6–8
The Snail Who Climbed the Lighthouse
Quill begins a whole night’s climb to see the sunrise, but the lighthouse is tall and the wind has other plans.
Trying again6 min
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