Little Vince and the Elf Gatherers

Märchen  - Little Vince and the Elf Gatherers

Evening had fallen. The moon appeared in the sky, with stars flickering around it, and no lights were shining in the windows anymore. Everyone in the city was already asleep. It was deep in the night. But although it was this late and no one was awake anymore, quiet rustling could be heard under one little boy’s bed. It was inside little Vince’s room.

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Lucky Chestnuts

Fairy Tales for Children  -  Lucky Chestnuts

During September, October, and November, autumn is in full swing. Leaves change color and fall, the wind lifts our hats, and it rains more often. A lot of chestnuts also appear on the ground. Many children pick them up and take them home. That’s because these chestnuts are the best for making various figurines and animals. But have you ever heard of the lucky chestnuts?

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Marco’s Lesson: It’s Not All About Me

Tales for Reading - Marcos Lesson Its Not All About Me

Once upon a time, in the heart of Chicago, there was a neighborhood called Little Italy. It was home to many Italian-Americans who were proud of their heritage and loved sharing it with others. Among the residents of Little Italy was a little boy named Marco. Marco was seven years old and went to kindergarten at St. Joseph’s School. He loved going to school and learning new things every day.

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Spring Cleaning In The Oak Forest

Story for bedtime reading - Spring Cleaning In The Oak Forest

Several kinds of animals live in the oak forest. Foxes have their dens there, hedgehogs their beds in the leaves, and squirrels their houses in the trees. All the animals live together happily there. It’s a sort of an oak village. The owl is the mayor of this forest village. The wisest animal in the forest. From the height, it makes sure that all the animals are doing well and nothing bad happens.

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Little Hippo And His Caretaker

Bedtime story -  Little Hippo And His Caretaker

When spring arrives, big things are happening in nature. Flowers wake up, trees start to turn green, and young babies are born to animals. One such baby animal was born in our zoo as well. A little hippo arrived in the world. It was a big event and all the animals at the zoo were very happy. The caretakers were excited as well.

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How Johnny Met A Bandit

Goodnight story - How Johnny Met A Bandit

In a black forest, deep inside by the rocky cliffs, there lived a bandit. He had a long braided beard and a torn hat on his head. His bushy black hair stuck out from beneath it. He lived next to the tallest cliffs, inside a concealed cave. He wasn’t mean; he simply didn’t know anything other than robbing people.

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The Wagon Who Put The Brake On

Nighttime story for kids - The Wagon Who Put The Brake On

There’s this one city where a huge number of trains travel back and forth every day. So many trains, in fact, that there are railroad tracks all over the city. Trains crisscross the city all the time. They go over hills and mountains, through valleys and past meadows. They deliver cargo, transport people, and direct transportation for the entire city. Each train knows exactly where it should go and at what time. No train is ever late. But it hasn’t always been like that.

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