Read Aloud

Longer stories meant to be read aloud for children

A Beautiful Day

It’s a beautiful day for a picnic. Everyone wants to join in the fun.

A House for Mouse

Mouse is looking for a new house. Friendly animals offer to share their homes with him. But nothing is right until he finds his own little spot, warm and cosy.

A Fish and A Gift

Yusuf waits on the beach while Papa pushes out his boat. Surfers, turtles and sharks come from the sea. What will Papa bring back for Yusuf?

A Tiny Seed: The Story of Wangari Maathai

In a village on the slopes of Mount Kenya, a little girl worked in the fields with her mother. She worried as she saw the big forests disappearing, but she knew the power of a tiny seed.

Amazing Daisy

On a little farm lives Daisy, a little chicken who wishes she could fly. All the other chickens laugh at her daily flying practice. But one day something amazing happens …

Bathtub Safari

Jack’s bath time takes a wild turn as things in his bathtub start to change, and a group of animals becomes part of his adventurous bathtub safari!

Graca’s Dream

The inspiring story of Graça Machel, and her dream to instill a love for reading and learning in the children of Mozambique and the rest of Africa.

Grandpa’s Gold

The children are talking about their grandpas. Giraffe’s grandpa can build a skyscraper. Elephant’s grandpa can cook a massive feast. But whose grandpa will give the children the biggest surprise?

How About You?

You don’t need to be alike to be friends. When two very different children meet an unusual creature, it’s a chance to ask, How About You?