Stories for my kids

In Don Freeman's 1968 classic, Corduroy , a small, lonely teddy bear wearing green overalls sits on a department store shelf waiting to be adopted. He is passed over because he is missing a shoulder button. He goes on a nighttime quest to find it, but instead discovers friendship and acceptance with a young girl named Lisa

A heartwarming and beautifully illustrated picture book about an imposing scarecrow who spends his days alone guarding the golden fields. His lonely life is changed forever when a fragile baby crow falls from the sky. The scarecrow breaks his pole and saves the bird, leading to a tender, unlikely friendship that changes with the seasons. Fall.

In Benji, the Bad Day, and Me by Sally J. Pla, Sammy has a terrible day at school and feels ignored at home because his family is accommodating his autistic younger brother, Benji. However, Benji notices Sammy's sadness and unexpectedly comforts him by wrapping him up in a cozy "blue-blanket burrito," flipping the caretaking dynamic.

In The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch, a clever princess named Elizabeth is set to marry Prince Ronald when a dragon destroys her castle, burns her clothes, and kidnaps the prince . Elizabeth dons a paper bag, outwits the exhausted dragon, and rescues Ronald, who ungratefully criticizes her messy, unconventional appearance.

A green pea plant grows in a garden. Inside one pod, a small green pea decides that he is not going to be like all the other peas; he is going to be different. His journey leads him to meet a beautiful peacock, a ferocious tiger, and a noisy elephant. Each of these animals inspires Little Pea and he takes something from each of them back to the garden?but will the others accept Little Pea’s desire...

Kenzie starts her first day at a new, welcoming elementary school painted with words of love. Her teacher assigns the class to write about what kindness means, and with her parents' help, Kenzie proudly shares the true, empathetic meaning of kindness with her peers.

The Man with the Violin by Kathy Stinson is a children's picture book that tells the story of a little boy who notices a street musician playing exquisite music in a subway station. While his mother and the busy crowds rush past without paying attention, Dylan is captivated by the beautiful melodies and tries to get the adults around him to stop and listen.

“The Sniffles for Bear" by Bonny Becker. In this humorous children's book, the curmudgeonly Bear gets a terrible cold and acts incredibly dramatic, prompting his relentlessly cheerful friend Mouse to step in and play nurse with stories, songs, and homemade soup.

The Three Ninja Pigs by Corey Rosen Schwartz (illustrated by Dan Santat) is a fractured fairy tale told in playful limerick verse . In this fun martial-arts twist, three pigs tire of a bullying wolf and train in different disciplines. While the brothers quit early, the diligent third pig masters karate, ultimately saving the day

Mary Wears What She Wants is a children's picture book by Keith Negley that highlights the true story of 19th-century trailblazer Dr. Mary Edwards Walker. It celebrates individuality, self-expression, and courage, gently challenging societal and gender norms by showing young readers they can choose to wear whatever makes them happy.

In Otis and the Scarecrow by Loren Long, a friendly little tractor named Otis attempts to welcome a new, scowling scarecrow to the farm. When the scarecrow ignores the animals, he is left alone. Later, during a cold autumn rain, Otis feels sympathy for the lonely figure and sits quietly beside him, inspiring the other animals to join them.

Fauja Singh Keeps Going: The True Story of the Oldest Person to Run a Marathon by Simran Jeet Singh is an inspiring picture book biography. It chronicles the remarkable life of Fauja Singh, a British Sikh who overcame childhood disabilities and late-in-life tragedies to break world running records at age 100.

The Book With No Pictures by B.J. Novak is an uproarious, interactive children's book that operates on one strict rule: the reader must say everything written on the page. Despite having no illustrations, it tricks the adult reader into saying utterly ridiculous, nonsensical words and singing silly songs, much to the delight of the child.

Superworm by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler is a fun rhyming picture book about a super-long, super-strong worm who acts as a beloved neighborhood superhero. He spends his days saving friends and playing games, until he is kidnapped by the evil Wizard Lizard to dig for hidden treasure.

Company's Going by Arthur Yorinks and illustrated by David Small is a humorous children's picture book and the sequel to Company's Coming . In this space-faring adventure, an Earth couple travels to an alien planet to cater an extraterrestrial wedding, resulting in a hilarious clash of cultures

Everyone in Mr. Tiffin's class couldn't be more excited that the new school library has finally opened. Everyone except Jake. Jake is a slow and careful reader. Sometimes he reads the same page more than once to figure everything out. And he often feels left behind on class Library Day. All that changes when Librarian Beck notices Jake running his fingers across the grooves of a brand-new bookshel...

Oh, the Places You'll Go! is a classic Dr. Seuss book, first published in 1990, that serves as an inspirational graduation speech in verse, celebrating life's potential while acknowledging its challenges, from high heights to "bang-ups and hang-ups". It encourages readers of all ages to embrace new phases of life, make their own choices, and find success through perseverance, making it a popular g...

Dumbo the Flying Elephant is a classic Disney story and iconic theme park attraction. It follows a baby elephant who turns his exaggerated ears into a superpower. Mocked for his appearance, he overcomes adversity with the help of a loyal mouse, learns to fly, and becomes a circus star.

We Don't Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins is a hilarious and sweet picture book about Penelope Rex, a little T-Rex who struggles to make friends because she keeps eating her human classmates.

Hattie and Hudson by Chris Van Dusen is a children's picture book that tells the story of an adventurous girl named Hattie who befriends a misunderstood, enormous lake monster she names Hudson. The story explores themes of overcoming prejudice, acceptance, and looking past appearances.

Penguinaut! , by Marcie Colleen and illustrated by Emma Yarlett, is an inspiring picture book about a little zoo penguin named Orville. Tired of being left out of his larger friends' big adventures, Orville builds a spaceship to fly to the moon, only to discover that the most meaningful adventures are those shared with friends.

Officer Buckle and Gloria is a popular children's book by Peggy Rathmann that tells the story of a dedicated but boring police officer who gives safety presentations. His speeches are completely transformed when a lively police dog named Gloria secretly pantomimes the dangers and hilarious results of the safety tips behind his back.

Those Darn Squirrels! by Adam Rubin is a humorous children's picture book about a grumpy old man named Old Man Fookwire who loves to paint birds . When the birds fly south for the winter, he tries to keep them around by building elaborate bird feeders, leading to a hilarious battle of wits with clever, thieving squirrels who want the food.

The traditional children’s rhyme "The House That Jack Built" has been adapted into several picture books. Generally, these editions receive 4 to 5-star ratings online from early childhood educators and parents, who praise their rhythmic, repetitive text that is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.

The classic children's book Miss Nelson Is Missing! by Harry Allard follows a class of unruly students who treat their kind teacher with disrespect . When Miss Nelson mysteriously disappears, she is replaced by the strict Miss Viola Swamp, who assigns piles of homework and forces the kids to behave.