Stories For Children by We Nurture Collective

A Ukrainian Folktale Little Nicki’s grandma knitted him a pair of white mittens so he could go out and play in the snow. When he dropped one of his mittens, many forest friends snuggled inside. We recommend this story for ages 2 to 7 To discover more about please visit wenurturecollective.com/stories-for-children Follow along on Instagram @we_nurture

Old man north wind tries to drive Shingebiss away with his cold and icy nature but she is not afraid and finds ways to stay warm and live in the frozen winter land.  Shingebiss is a (Chippewa) Native American story which exemplifies resilience, fearlessness, courage and the virtue of perseverance and fortitude. Ages 3 to 7 Follow along on Instagram @we_nurture

Every winter, Silvercap King of Frostland along with his fairies visit the little Earth children and make the world beautiful. They must work quickly so as not to be seen. Ages 3 to 7 Follow along on Instagram @we_nurture

Once there was a lovely green meadow where a beautiful tall sunflower grew and in this sunflower there was a little seed. Little seed did not know that soon he would need to go on a journey for King Winter was on his way and Brother wind would soon be blowing his cold breath across the land. For ages 3 to 7, this story is helpful for building a sense of security, safety and confidence in the young...

This story is part of Susan Perrow’s collection of children’s stories and poems that have emerged to ‘meet the hour’ during this extraordinary time of Covid 19. A Light for Little Gnome’s Lantern is a sweet story about courage in seeking to find the light and let it shine for all to see. This story offers peace, hope and a sense of safety. This story and other Little Gnome stories can be found at...

A story about love, courage, and great kindness. This story tells how a little girl helps her mother grow strong again after being ill by being brave, unselfish and kind. The story, along with many other wonderful stories, can be found in the book, ‘For the Children’s Hour’ by Carolyn Bailey We recommend this story for ages 3 to 7 To discover more about please visit wenurturecollective.com/stories...

This delightful story about a little fir tree who wants to be picked and see life will warm your heart. Just when we least expect, we can all brighten someone’s day! We recommend this story for ages 2 to 7 To discover more about please visit wenurturecollective.com/stories-for-children Follow along on Instagram @we_nurture

This Chanukah story tells the miracle that happened in the land of Israel long, long ago. The miracle of light that burned for eight days in a magnificent lamp is celebrated as Chanukah. This story, appropriate for even the very youngest child, is told in a simple way. -The rhyming part of this story was written by Sara Briggs, New York City -The story that comes after was written by Chinyelu Kunz...

Long, long ago there lived a man whose name was Bishop Nicholas. Like so many people today, Bishop Nicholas cared for people near and far and always helped those in need. One day he heard about some people in a far away land who needed food and so he called for his helpers to gather food so that he could take it to the hungry children and their families. A beautiful story that reminds us to help t...

Once upon a time in a little village, there lived an old light keeper. He had grown quite old and could no longer tend the light, so the village grew dark. One day, a kind young girl came and helped the villagers get back their light. We recommend this story for ages 3 to 7 To discover more about please visit wenurturecollective.com/stories-for-children Follow along on Instagram @we_nurture

Letta is thrown into a Thanksgiving adventure. Her courage is tested and her kindness rewarded in this tale about giving and receiving. Recommended for ages 0-12 To discover more about please visit wenurturecollective.com/stories-for-children Follow along on Instagram @we_nurture

Grandpa wants to roast an apple but there are no apples on the apple trees because the harvest has been gathered and stored away. How will Grandpa get a nice big red apple? Ages 3 - 6 To discover more about please visit wenurturecollective.com/stories-for-children Follow along on Instagram @we_nurture

This delightful story is about Little Munchkin and her quest to find a home before winter arrives. Although she spends her days helping Mother Nature’s children, like the butterflies and lizards, summer has gone and winter is on the way so it’s time for Little Munchkin to find a new home that she can snuggle into. “This story, (writes author, Susan Perrow) is positive encouragement that the almost...

This story is about the festival of Diwali. This beautiful festival celebrates and honors Lakshmi, the goddess of good fortune, wealth, and prosperity.  On the night of the festival, lamps are lit outside of homes in hopes of attracting the attention of this benevolent goddess. Age 4 to 7 To discover more about please visit wenurturecollective.com/stories-for-children Follow along on Instagra...

A heartwarming story about a little shepherd boy who lost his lamb while they were in the pasture.  In his quest to find his little lamb he received help from the animals and a little man who lives in the forest. Ages 3 - 7 To discover more about please visit wenurturecollective.com/stories-for-children   Follow along on Instagram @we_nurture

Here's a sweet story about a little boy who discovers, with his mother's help, that every apple wondrously has a star hiding inside.  Follow his journey to discovery! Ages 2 to 5 The author of Star Apple is unknown To discover more about please visit wenurturecollective.com/stories-for-children Follow along on Instagram @we_nurture

It's almost halloween and there's one last pumpkin left in the garden waiting to be picked.  Who will take this little pumpkin home? Ages 2 - 5 To discover more about please visit wenurturecollective.com/stories-for-children Follow along on Instagram @we_nurture

The Wise Old Gnome cares for Mother Earth. He lives deep in the Limindoor woods under the roots of a great oak tree.  Every autumn, he gathers acorns from the squirrels so he can plant them to keep the forest growing with lots of trees.  This simple and delightful autumn tale invites us, child and adult alike, to connect with nature and inspires us to care for Mother Earth. Adapted from...

This story, perfect for autumn, has been adapted from the Russian folktale, 'The Turnip'.  In this retelling of the story, grandfather plants a turnip seed in the spring hoping to harvest a big turnip in the autumn so that he can make delicious turnip soup.  The turnip grew and grew, in fact it grew so big that grandfather couldn't pull it out of the ground by himself.  He calls gra...

This is a wonderful African Folktale story of a magic cow and other animals that teach a lesson to two friends. Recommended for ages 5 to 9 To discover more about please visit wenurturecollective.com/stories-for-children Follow along on Instagram @we_nurture

This week's story is a therapeutic story written for a child needing support for a move specifically a move because of a divorce or separation. Herbie the Hermit Crab enjoys his happy, simple life at Sandy Point.  This is the story of Herbie looking for a new home and the power of friendship. Written by and told by Molly Brett Ages 3-7 To discover more about please visit wenurturecollective.c...

This story is about a special friendship between Hamid, the son of a poor date grower and Omar, the son of a Sultan.  They meet in a Moroccan market place where Omar has come to learn more about life. Last week we heard about Hamid’s long journey with his father, Abdul as they rode on their donkey, Zagib to the marketplace to sell their dates.  Both Hamid and Abdul were so thirsty when t...

This story is about a special friendship between Hamid, the son of a poor date grower and Omar, the son of a Sultan.  They meet in a Moroccan market place where Omar has come to learn more about life. We adapted this story for audio, original story by Anne Rose; published by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc.   We recommend this story for ages 5 to 9 To discover more about please visit wenu...

A fisherman and his wife get caught up in a saga with a fish who grants them many wishes.  This tale proves that greed can get the better of us if we let it. A Grimm's Story Ages 7-12 To discover more about please visit wenurturecollective.com/stories-for-children Follow along on Instagram @we_nurture

Set in the days when Kings and Queens ruled lands, Jack, the son of a farmer sets out into the world to make a life for himself.  He encounters an old man in the forest, a magical horse, and an unkind magician.  This is a story about courage, trust, and friendship! (Adapted from the original story written by Suse Konig) Ages 4 to 8 To discover more about please visit wenurturecollective....