Age 5-8 Stories

Big imagination for growing kids! These stories are packed with fun characters, light-hearted adventures, and valuable lessons for young readers.

The Crab and the Heron

The Crab and the Heron

A clever crab outsmarts a tricky heron who pretends to help but has selfish plans.
The Milkmaid and Her Pail

The Milkmaid and Her Pail

A cheerful milkmaid learns a valuable lesson about focusing on the present while dreaming of the future.
The Bear and the Two Travelers

The Bear and the Two Travelers

Two friends face danger in the forest, but only one learns the true meaning of loyalty and friendship.
The Crow and the Peacock’s Feather

The Crow and the Peacock’s Feather

A crow learns that being true to yourself is better than pretending to be someone else.
The Mice and the Weasels

The Mice and the Weasels

When vanity gets in the way, a lesson is learned the hard way in this story about the mice and the weasels.
The Dog and the Wolf

The Dog and the Wolf

A wolf learns to value freedom over comfort in this timeless fable about choices and independence.
The Fox and the Lion

The Fox and the Lion

A young fox overcomes fear and befriends a mighty lion, learning that familiarity eases fear.
The Farmer and the Snake

The Farmer and the Snake

A farmer’s kindness to a snake teaches a hard lesson about trusting those with harmful natures.
The Thirsty Pigeon

The Thirsty Pigeon

A thirsty pigeon learns the value of patience and mindfulness after acting out of desperation leads to a mistake.
The Frogs Who Wanted a King

The Frogs Who Wanted a King

A group of frogs learns a valuable lesson about being careful with their wishes when their new king brings unexpected danger.