Stories & Read-Alouds
Storytime, picture books, and narrative read-alouds.
Read-alouds, picture-book adaptations, and chapter-length stories. Narrative content that builds vocabulary and the love of a good story.
Recommended ages 2–10
Stories & Read-Alouds — videos
Work It Out Wombats! FULL EPISODE | Sticky Monster Storytime | PBS KIDS
PBS KIDS
This episode shows young children how collaborative problem-solving and creative thinking help characters work through challenges, making it ideal for preschoolers learning social skills.
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Cosmic Kids Yoga
This calming yoga snippet features a playful troll character from a classic tale, helping preschoolers and early elementary kids combine movement with imaginative storytelling.
'Stellaluna' read by Pamela Reed
StorylineOnline
This beautifully narrated adaptation of a classic picture book helps young children understand how different animals have different needs and ways of living, using the story of a young bat learning to adapt to unfamiliar surroundings.
'Catching the Moon' read by Kevin Costner and Jillian Estell
StorylineOnline
This beautifully narrated story follows a young girl in the 1930s who pursues her dream of playing professional baseball despite the barriers of her time, offering children ages 5-10 an inspiring introduction to persistence and breaking boundaries.
'Quackenstein Hatches a Family' read by Kristen Bell
StorylineOnline
This gentle story about an unlikely parent finding love and belonging through caring for an egg reassures young children that families come in many forms and that everyone deserves connection.
'Thank you, Mr. Falker' read by Jane Kaczmarek
StorylineOnline
This heartwarming story about a child struggling with reading challenges and finding support from a caring teacher helps children understand dyslexia and the power of encouragement.
'A Tale of Two Beasts' read by Sarah Silverman
StorylineOnline
This beautifully illustrated story shows young children (ages 4-8) how the same events can look completely different depending on perspective, narrated by Sarah Silverman at a calm, engaging pace.
'Romeow & Drooliet' read by Haylie Duff
StorylineOnline
This charming retelling of Shakespeare's classic tragedy through animal characters helps young children explore themes of friendship and love overcoming obstacles, read aloud at a measured pace perfect for ages 4-8.
'When a Dragon Moves In' read by Mark Duplass
StorylineOnline
This gentle story about imagination and adventure is perfect for young children who love fantastical tales, read aloud by a soothing narrator to hold their attention.
'Strega Nona' read by Mary Steenburgen
StorylineOnline
This beautifully paced read-aloud of a classic Italian folktale teaches children about consequences through humor and magic, perfect for ages 4-8 who love stories with a bit of mischief and a satisfying lesson.
'How I Met My Monster' read by Nancy Cartwright
StorylineOnline
This whimsical story helps young children ages 4-8 overcome fears about what might be hiding under the bed by showing them that monsters can be silly, harmless companions instead of threats.
'The Night I Followed the Dog' read by Amanda Bynes
StorylineOnline
This imaginative story invites young children to wonder what their pets do when no one's watching, told in a soothing pace that's perfect for preschoolers and early elementary listeners.
'Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch' read by Hector Elizondo
StorylineOnline
This gentle story shows young children how unexpected kindness and feeling loved can transform someone's entire outlook on life, read aloud in a warm, engaging way.
'The Kiss that Missed' read by Karan Brar
StorylineOnline
This gentle bedtime story explores what happens when a hurried goodnight kiss goes missing, offering young children a calming adventure that playfully addresses separation anxiety at naptime or bedtime.
'Here Comes the Garbage Barge!' read by Justin Theroux
StorylineOnline
This story about a real garbage crisis teaches young children how communities solved waste problems before recycling became common, delivered with engaging narration that makes an environmental lesson fun and accessible for ages 4-9.
The Case of the Missing Flies 🪰🔎 The Creature Cases | Netflix Jr
Netflix Jr.
This mystery-solving adventure encourages preschoolers and early elementary kids to practice detective skills and critical thinking while following engaging characters on a hunt for clues.
Games to pair with this
A few stories & read-alouds games, rounded out with popular picks while this shelf grows.
Ages 5–12 Anomaly Search
Anomaly Search is a casual spotting game where players find hidden differences and odd objects in images, perfect for quick brain-teasing sessions.
casual
Ages 5–12 Grow a Garden Obby
Kids navigate obstacle courses to grow virtual plants, combining action-game challenge with the calm satisfaction of watching a garden flourish.
arcade
Ages 7–12 Body Drop 3D
Your child drops ragdoll characters to watch them tumble and break apart in this slapstick physics game that rewards creative problem-solving.
simulation
Ages 5–12 Find the Intruder
This is a spot-the-difference puzzle game where players identify the one item that doesn't belong in a group, perfect for kids who enjoy visual challenges and logic puzzles.
brain
Ages 8–12 Soviet Codebreaker v1.0
A puzzle game where players write code to crack encrypted messages, ideal for kids interested in learning programming basics through espionage-themed challenges.
coding
Ages 7–12 Emergency Dispatcher 911
You manage emergency calls and dispatch responders to help people in crisis, ideal for kids interested in problem-solving and real-world responsibility.
simulation
Ages 7–12 Multi Surgery Hospital Games
This game lets kids perform virtual surgeries step-by-step at their own pace, teaching them about medical procedures through hands-on problem-solving challenges.
simulation
Ages 4–12 Donut Crash Saga
A match-3 puzzle game where players swap and match colorful donuts to earn points while managing a constantly depleting gauge, suited for casual gamers who enjoy timed challenges.
match 3
Ages 7–12 Spaceflight Simulator
Players design and launch rockets using real physics to explore planets and build bases, making it ideal for kids interested in engineering and space.
simulation
Ages 4–12 Prism Match 3D
A 3D puzzle game where players rotate colorful cubes to match patterns, blending brain exercise with calming gameplay for those seeking strategic challenges without stress.
match 3
Ages 7–12 Birdie Bounce
This arcade golf game challenges kids to bounce a ball across platforms to reach each hole, with simple controls and increasingly tricky puzzles that reward skillful play.
sports
Ages 7–12 Passenger Airplane: Flight 3D
This 3D flight simulator lets kids pilot realistic passenger planes across global routes with adjustable difficulty, multiple camera views, and various weather conditions.
adventure
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