A farmer once planted some turnip seeds. “Grow, seeds, grow,” he said. And they did. But one turnip grew faster than the rest. It was enormous! One day the farmer wanted turnip stew.…
short stories
The Miser and His Gold
The Miser and His Gold Story An old miser lived in a house with a garden. The miser hid his gold coins in a pit under some stones in the garden. Every day,…
Casey at the Bat
Casey at the Bat Story The outlook wasn’t brilliant for the Mudville nine that day; The score stood four to two, with but one inning more to play. And then when Cooney died…
The Golden Egg
The Golden Egg Story Once upon a time, a farmer had a goose that laid a golden egg every day. The egg provided enough money for the farmer and his wife for their…
Good Night Baby
It was time for Baby to go to bed. Mama and Papa tucked him in safely in his crib. They made sure to leave the night-light on, and its soft glow filled the…
Paradise
Paradise Story Tom and Lucy lived on a farm, but they did not have much. They had an old plow. They had an old tractor. They had an old hen named Madge. The…
The Nightingale
The Nightingale Story Many years ago, the emperor of China lived in the most magnificent palace. Its rooms were vast. Its windows were draped with the finest silk. Its rugs were woven by…
Rikki-Tikki-Tavi
Rikki-Tikki-Tavi Story This is the story of a great battle that was fought in the big bungalow and won by Rikki-tikki-tavi. Of course Darzee, that fine feathered friend, gave him a hand, but…
Good Company and Bad Company
Good Company and Bad Company Story Two parrots built a nest in a banyan tree. They lived with their two young ones, which they took good care of. The mother and the father…
Rip Van Winkle
Whoever has journeyed up the long Hudson River will remember the Catskill Mountains. Rising up to the west of the river, these mountains look different with each change in weather or time of…