Discover children’s stories with read-aloud audio, word highlighting, and illustrations. Safe, age-grouped tales with discussion questions for 0–12 year olds.
Stories that speak, words that glow.
Featured Stories
Benny's Big Helpers Benny learns to help around the house and discovers the joy of being a contributing family member.
Cousins' Countryside Adventure Join Sophia, Isabelle, Juliette, and Rory as four little cousins explore the countryside together, discovering butterflies, a babbling brook, and the joy of family.
Cousins' Countryside Adventure Join Sophia, Isabelle, Juliette, and Rory as four little cousins explore the countryside together, discovering butterflies, a babbling brook, and the joy of family.
Benny's Big Helpers Benny learns to help around the house and discovers the joy of being a contributing family member.
Cousins' Countryside Adventure Join Sophia, Isabelle, Juliette, and Rory as four little cousins explore the countryside together, discovering butterflies, a babbling brook, and the joy of family.
Benny's Big Helpers Benny learns to help around the house and discovers the joy of being a contributing family member.
Cousins' Countryside Adventure Join Sophia, Isabelle, Juliette, and Rory as four little cousins explore the countryside together, discovering butterflies, a babbling brook, and the joy of family.
Cousins' Countryside Adventure Join Sophia, Isabelle, Juliette, and Rory as four little cousins explore the countryside together, discovering butterflies, a babbling brook, and the joy of family.
Benny's Big Helpers Benny learns to help around the house and discovers the joy of being a contributing family member.
Cousins' Countryside Adventure Join Sophia, Isabelle, Juliette, and Rory as four little cousins explore the countryside together, discovering butterflies, a babbling brook, and the joy of family.
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Benny's Big Helpers
Cousins' Countryside Adventure
Emma and the Surprise Party
Grumpy Grandpa and the Silly Hat
Jack's Jungle Dream
Lily and the Blue Balloon
Melody and the Muddy Puppy
Milo the Mouse
Oliver's Ocean Quest
The Case of the Gross Green Socks
The Lost Puppy
The Magic Paintbrush
The Secret in the Library
The Tiny Fairy
The Wishing Star
Tommy and the Lost Toy
