Short For Kids

The SideRoad Kids follows a group of boys and girls as they enter the sixth grade in a small town in Michigan's Upper Peninsula during 1957-58. This meandering collection of loosely-connected short stories is often humorous, poignant, and sometimes mysterious. Laugh as the kids argue over Halloween treats handed out in Brimley. Recall Dorothy's Hamburgers in Sault Ste. Marie.

Do you love to read children's mysteries? If so, you will find The Pleasantville Junior Detective Agency enjoyable. It's about a 9-year-old boy named Perry Winkle who becomes the neighborhood junior detective. Test your detective skills and see if you can solve the case before neighborhood junior detective Perry Winkle.

Looking for imaginative short stories on topics like ‘Meeting With An Alien’, ‘A Robbery On A Running Train’, ‘Imagine If You Had Wings’? Then do not look any further! Our short stories are quick and easy to read, write and relate. The captivating stories are sure to enthrall and fascinate readers of all age groups. The short stories which are available in eBook format will not only improve the imagination of young readers but may also fetch good marks in their examinations. Simplicity in English language has been maintained in the short stories which makes it easy for kids to ...

Embark on a celestial journey with "Bedtime Stories For Kids (5 Minute Short Stories): A Collection Of Cosmic Adventures For Calming The Mind, Exploring Inner Peace, And Drifting Into Starry Slumber." This enchanting book is your ticket to a universe filled with wonder, beauty, and the endless possibilities of the cosmos, designed to soothe young minds into a peaceful and starry slumber.

"Christmas Around the World: A Journey of Festive Traditions" Embark on a Magical Global Adventure This holiday season, traverse the globe without leaving the comfort of your home with "Christmas Around the World: A Journey of Festive Traditions." This beautifully illustrated book takes you on an enchanting journey through the diverse and heartwarming ways Christmas is celebrated across continents. Why You'll Love This Book: Cultural Richness: Discover the unique holiday customs from the snowy peaks of Switzerland to the tropical beaches of Hawaii, the serene beauty of Mount Fuji in Japan, ...

Glasgow's finest feline sleuth, Leger McInnes, returns and this time he tackles his most disturbing case yet! His friend Winter is traumatised and unable to speak following the horrific experience of witnessing a murder. Leger vows to track down the murderer and find closure for Winter. This will not be an easy task for Leger. With Winter unable to help, despite knowing exactly what occurred and his sidekick Ginger incarcerated while she is in season, Leger struggles to piece together the events of the night of the murder. He seeks comfort from Samara, the pretty new Persian housecat who ...

Is your child wild about dinosaurs? No one quite understands why so many kids go through a “dinosaur phase.” It may be because they are extinct and although they may have been huge and hungry, they are harmless to a child since they no longer exist. These mysterious and powerful creatures interest many children and are a fun and exciting way to introduce relaxation, mindfulness and meditation. There is nothing as powerful as this to help refocus, regulate and relax the human brain.

Listen to 10 bone-chilling Halloween stories from the best-selling author, Arnie Lightning! These Halloween short stories are quick and easy to listen to and enjoy. You and your children will enjoy the spooky tales! This audiobook is especially great for traveling, and waiting rooms. It's perfect for early and beginner listeners.

From New York Times bestselling author R.L. Stine, the master of horror for young audiences, comes 10 new stories that are sure to leave you shivering. Stine also reads the introduction to each story! Two kids embark on a field trip to the zoo...and stumble upon a creature they never expected to meet. A boy makes a machine that puts kids in charge...but at what cost? A child is sure his new house is haunted...but is it just in his head? And each story comes with a personal introduction from Stine himself.

This audiobook features six short stories about a scorpion, a rabbit, a lion, a dragon, and two other animals. Perfect length stories for a bedtime listen.

Are you a Law & Order or CSI crime junkie? In these You Solve It mini mysteries, you get to be the lead detective who takes on the case. You will read the case file, collect the evidence and solve the crime. Become an iDetective.

Book 4 - Peculiar Plots and Perilous Pursuits Get ready for the next collection of exciting and humorous exploits with "The Remarkable Tales of the Home Town Heroes - Book #4". This book of five short stories is perfect for children aged 9 to 12, but readers of all ages will be captivated by the stories of four best friends (Tom, Jack, Alex and Ben) who navigate more exciting challenges together. The Case of the Vanishing Villagers: When several townspeople mysteriously disappear, Tom, Jack, Alex, and Ben form a detective team to solve the case. They follow a trail of clues and riddles ...

In this book, after giving a school friend a dare to climb a tree, Autumn rushes in to gather her friends up to save her friend from the tallest tree in Stillbrook. Gwyn, Abe, Autumn, and Sky all come up with a plan to get him down. Gwyn shares some more of her unicorn magic, while Abe quickly flips through his book of magic spells in order to find something that would help their friends.

"The Fables" of Jean de La Fontaine are classics of French literature. They supply delights to three different ages: the child rejoices in the freshness and vividness of the story, the eager student of literature in the consummate art with which it is told, the experienced man of the world in the subtle reflections on character and life which it conveys. "The Fables" were regarded as providing an excellent education in morals for children, and the first edition was dedicated to the six-year old Dauphin, the Eldest Son of the King.

"Absolutely horrifying." - Customer Review In Five-Minute Frights, Dan DeLuise brings you ten tales that creep under your skin and linger for long after. Neighbors who haven’t left the house in years. Unwelcome visitors who rob you of sleep. Reflections that aren’t your own. By combining elements of American Folklore, '80s horror, and Creepypasta, DeLuise's Five-Minute Frights will leave you longing for a full night's sleep.

The seasons have changed in Scotland and rather than prowl in the cold, Leger has chosen to spend his evenings dining at his good friend Winter's home or sleeping in front of the fire. But peaceful nights watching snow fall from the windowsill will have to wait as there is a new case to solve. His friend Winter has gone missing! Leger has his paws full and is distracted from the job in hand. He has a new hibernation spot to find for an insomniac hedgehog friend, hears news of an unexpected pregnancy and as ever, Leger struggles to communicate with his human companion, Annabella. If he did ...

It's the start of a new year, full of possibilities and potential, but Annabella is stuck at home with flu and Leger is happy to sleep on her lap while she recovers - but when he finds two crimes are committed within minutes of each other, his detective instincts kick in. While Hugh braves blizzard conditions to help out at the scene of a hit and run, Leger finds an elderly man has been beaten and left for dead. Wondering if the two crimes could be linked, Leger struggles to piece the events of that day together and is hindered by meddling humans, freezing conditions and the disappearance ...

Gus’s wakes up to discover that he’s been kidnapped by a Mexican mobster. He’s not the only one who has been kidnapped, however. Apparently, someone’s pinched the crime lord’s kid and the head thug of the gang wants Gus to find the missing kid before the crime lord finds out about it. By kid, it turns out that they meant young goat. If the goat doesn’t turn up in time then the ire of the crime lord will surely fall on one of them. Gus needs to figure out which suspect is the correct one. Luckily, Gus has Father Xavier around to help him sort out this tricky situation. Can Gus ...

"Creepy in the best way." - Customer ReviewGoosebumps meets Tales from the Darkside in this new horror collection from Dan DeLuise. From cursed dinner parties to stalking crows to wood-dwelling creatures, DeLuise keeps the thrills going with these ten new stories. Combining elements of folklore, 80’s horror, and campfire stories, Five-Minute Frights will make you think twice before turning off the lights.

Grab yourselves a hot chocolate, a warm blanket and settle down to a collection of entertaining Christmas Stories that will get your little ones in the spirit of Christmas. Each of these traditional tales are the perfect length for listening at quiet time, bedtime and the classroom.