short stories

Short stories

Do you like listening to and reading stories? There are lots and lots of great stories here for you to watch and listen to. There are stories for your little brother and sister too!

You can also see our Stories playlist on YouTube for videos of our most popular short stories for kids.

In the spotlight

Kevin is a very naughty young giant - he's moving some of the world's famous landmarks! Read and listen to a story.

Eid al-fitr is an Islamic festival. It takes place at the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting when people don't eat and drink during the day.

Billy and Splodge are in a spaceship. They are visiting lots of colourful planets. What strange creatures do Billy and Splodge find on the planets?


A dog's life
ABC zoo
Ali and the magic carpet
Angel! Look out!
Buzz and Bob's big adventure
Circus escape
Dark, dark wood
Dinosaur dig
Eric the engine
Goldilocks and the three bears
I couldn't believe my eyes
I'm too ill
Jack and the beanstalk
Little Red Riding Hood
Monster shopping trip
My dad
My favourite clothes
My Favourite Day - Chinese New Year
My Favourite Day - Christmas
My Favourite Day - Diwali