Stories for Young Readers

Stories for Young Readers are original beginner stories (CEFR A1) about the things kids and teens know best — pets, school, sports, friends, and family. Every story uses short sentences and everyday words, so young learners can read a complete story from start to finish.

CEFR A1 · 12 passages · US English

1. The New Puppy A1 easy 1 min · 159 words 📖 Reader

   Mia picks a puppy at the animal shelter and gives him the perfect name.

2. The Class Hamster A1 easy 1 min · 146 words 📖 Reader

   The class pet gets out of his cage at Tom’s house. Where is Peanut hiding?

3. A New Friend A1 easy 1 min · 158 words 📖 Reader

   A new boy sits alone at lunch, until Sam asks one good question.

4. The Lost Backpack A1 easy 1 min · 162 words 📖 Reader

   Nina’s backpack rides away on the bus, with her homework inside.

5. The School Play A1 easy 1 min · 140 words 📖 Reader

   Emma has one line in the school play, and her heart goes boom, boom, boom.

6. The Big Game A1 easy 1 min · 164 words 📖 Reader

   Leo misses a big shot, but his soccer team knows how to win together.

7. The Swimming Lesson A1 easy 1 min · 147 words 📖 Reader

   Max is afraid of the diving board, but Coach Rosa knows what to do.

8. The Science Fair A1 easy 1 min · 153 words 📖 Reader

   Diego builds a volcano for the science fair. Will it work?

9. The Birthday Surprise A1 easy 1 min · 150 words 📖 Reader

   Lily and Ben have two hours to make a birthday surprise for Mom.

10. The Treehouse A1 easy 1 min · 142 words 📖 Reader

    Ava and Grandpa build a treehouse, week by week, all summer long.

11. The Rainy Day A1 easy 1 min · 155 words 📖 Reader

    The power goes out during a video game, and an old box saves the day.

12. My First Phone A1 easy 1 min · 173 words 📖 Reader

    Maria gets her first phone and learns the first rule of phones.

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