Simple Stories in English

Send us Fan Mail Mothers often need to have patience as children learn and grow. Nadia is mother to Luisa and Perla. Luisa loves her family and she loves to help. But sometimes her help causes problems for her mother. All is well, though, with Luisa hugs her mom and tells her, “I love you, mom.” This simple story is told in the past tense and focuses on the words “listened”, “ran”, “wanted”, “said...

Send us Fan Mail We all get bored. Georgie has a room full of things, but he still gets bored. When he tells people he is bored, they just send him away to do something else. Will he just stay bored forever? Or will he find something to entertain the day away? Listen in to find out in “I’m Bored!” This simple story is told in the present tense and focuses on the words “thinks”, “grabs”, “takes”, a...

Send us Fan Mail Who doesn’t enjoy a day at the beach? Ramona certainly does. She goes to the beach every day and watches the tourists as they take pictures, play in the waves, and play in the sand. Ramona is not a tourist. She is a capuchin monkey. She is also a famous thief. Listen in to find out how Ramona steals from beachgoers in “Ramona on the beach”. This simple story is told in the present...

Send us Fan Mail Paula enjoys living in the mountains with her dog Bobo and her one hundred and fifty cows. But sometimes her cows wander off and need help getting out of some sticky situations. Paula counts her cows and when they are missing, she looks for them. Paula will do anything to help her cows if they get stuck. She will pull, cut and even sing to help them. Will she be able to help them...

Send us Fan Mail Luis enjoys his life as a rancher. He likes taking care of animals. Being on a ranch requires boots. Luis has a special friend that he wants to spend time with on the ranch, but she does not have boots, so Luis decides to get her some. Luis goes all over town, including the shoe store, the bank and the gas station as he tries to buy the perfect boots. Will he be able to get what h...

Send us Fan Mail When things get lost, the logical solution is to look for them. Sometimes we are so busy looking that we don’t see what is right under our noses. Lourdes is busy. She tries to make time for her son’s problems, but sometimes her own problems get in the way, such as when she needs some ginger for her cake. This story is told in the present tense and has multiple repetitions of “Did...

Send us Fan Mail Miguel just wants to go to a concert, but his mom says no, even when he begs. So, Miguel and his friend come up with a plan that involves just a little lie. Miguel typically tells the truth, so lying is not easy for him. Will he be able to maintain the lie? Or will he cave under pressure? This short, simple story is told in the present tense and focuses on the words “lie”, “says”,...

Send us Fan Mail Most people know the story of Goldilocks and the three bears, but what if the bear is the intruder? Barry is a curious bear. He just wants to know what life is like inside of a house. Barry looks through the windows and sees and touches a lot of different things. What will this curious bear find? This short, simple story is told in the present tense and focuses on the words “wants...

Send us Fan Mail Birthdays are a special time, especially for young kids. Ruthie wakes up on her birthday wanting something special to eat for breakfast: cake! Her parents think that she should eat what they do, but Ruthie is determined to have her cake and eat it too. Can she convince her sweet grandmother to make her cake for breakfast? This short, simple story is told in the present tense and f...

Send us Fan Mail When a child is sick, they should stay home. However, some kids pretend to be sick to get out of schoolwork. Jessica has a test. She pretends to be sick so she doesn’t have to take the test. She fakes a cough and cold so she can stay at home on her phone. What a great actress! This short, simple story is told in the present tense and focuses on the words “doesn’t”, “acts”, “cough”...

Send us Fan Mail Every party has potential for fun and for disaster. Ed the elephant wants to create a perfect birthday party for his friend Felix. He invites guests, decorates the house, and prepares food - including lots and lots of cheese. He even buys a piñata! It will sure be a party to remember This short, simple story is told in the present tense and focuses on the words “party”, “presents”...

Send us Fan Mail The world is full of musical styles and instruments. Some people like to sing, others like to play, and even more just like to listen. Music can bring people together. Ed and Felix like to make music and want to form a band. Ed sings, Felix and others play instruments and other people just listen to the music. This short, simple story is told in the present tense and focuses on th...

Send us Fan Mail Friends can be similar and also very different. Some friends say exactly what they are thinking while others have tact. In today’s story, Felix says something that is not very nice, but causes a lifestyle change for Ed. This short, simple story is told in the present tense and focuses on the words “is”, “nice”, “mean”, “skinny”, “fat” and “watches". No matter where you are in...

Send us Fan Mail It can be hard to wander through life alone, especially on Valentine’s Day. Ed the elephant is searching for the perfect girlfriend. He wants someone who is nice, fun, and patient. However, as Ed discovers, those traits can sometimes be hard to find.  This short, simple story is told in the present tense and focuses on the words “is”, “nice”, “mean”, “say”, “ask” and “write"....

Send us Fan Mail Friends can be similar and also very different. Some friends say exactly what they are thinking while others have tact. In today’s story, Felix says something that is not very nice, but causes a lifestyle change for Ed. This short, simple story is told in the present tense and focuses on the words “is”, “nice”, “mean”, “skinny”, “fat” and “watches". No matter where you are in...