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.
3 stories about trying again
Stories on the shelf
- 4–6
Gilly Goose Cannot Whistle
Gilly wanted to whistle with the lake birds, but every lesson ended in a honk and a wobble.
Trying again4 min - 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 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
Want one starring your child? We’ll write a brand-new story with their name on the hero.
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Got a basket of puppets or stuffies?
We have short puppet-show scripts matched to the animals you actually own: voices, stage directions, and all.
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