My First Stories
Welcome to Playright’s My First Stories, a place for teachers, parents, and caregivers to bring young children to read and hear motivational tales of adventure, friendship, and personal growth. Each original short story is narrated and nurtured by Kimberley Arnett-DeSimone, a career pediatric therapist, and includes fun coloring exercises you can print.
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Nicole's Dinner Diplomacy
Nicole paced the kitchen, pondering her big task. Tonight, she was in charge of dinner for her and her younger brothers, Robert and Corey. She wanted to make something special, something they'd all love. But as the oldest, Nicole felt the pressure to choose perfectly.
An Eagles Quest
A young eagle named Eddy was a scout who lived in a small mountain tree village. The top mountain, touching the clouds, was called Eagles Quest Ridge and was a place of honor among the eagles.
Andrea's Lesson
Andrea, a spirited and talented softball player, faced the toughest inning of her season, but not on the field. The final game was approaching, a game she had eagerly awaited. However, her excitement turned to sadness when her parents informed her she wouldn't be playing.
Max's Big Day
One sunny morning, Max, the fluffy brown dog, woke up with a big yawn. Today was going to be special, but he didn't know why yet. All he knew was he wanted to play.
A Day With Mom
Let's dive into a day full of adventure at the aquarium with Jamie! Jamie had been waiting for this day all week. His eyes sparkled excitedly when he entered the fantastic, dimly lit building.
Isaac Inches To The Road
Isaac was a tiny inchworm with bright green skin that made him hard to spot in the leaves. One day, Isaac decided, “I want to see what’s beyond the garden.”
Samantha And The Butterfly
One day, Samantha sees a beautiful butterfly. She wants to play with it, so she climbs down the tree, slowly. As Samantha climbs down, she sees the butterfly waiting for her on a flower.
Buzz And Flit Enjoy Nectar
A little bee named Buss loves to fly around and look at all the pretty flowers. Today he makes a friend while visiting the best flowers.
Bella Looks For Something New
A curious little bunny named Bella woke up in her burrow by the colorful meadow. Bella wants to explore and look for something new.
Mia and Jack Play At School
In the morning, Mia puts on her favorite pink shoes. She knows that pink shoes are perfect for a day full of play, so she runs to the playground, excited about the day ahead.
Seymour Snake Helps An Ant
Seymour the Snake loves slithering around and playing with his friends. One day, while playing hide and seek in the rocks, Seymour hears a soft voice.
Whiskers the Cat Wanders to the Wharf
One day, Whiskers wants to go down the river. He sees a big green tree on his way. He sees a tiny bird on the ground looking lost. He stops to help the bird.
Milo the Monkey
While munching on a juicy mango, Milo heard birds chirping excitedly. They were talking about a party for his friend Ellie Elephant's birthday. The party was at the banana patch.
Peter’s Puzzle Challenge
Peter had his eyes set on a big puzzle at the store; it was a horse running and terrific. It was also the most giant puzzle Peter had ever seen, with one thousand pieces.
Paws Meets Winnie The Cat
In the park, Paws the Puppy was excited. Winnie the Cat strolled up, with her tail up high.
Octo Makes a Friend
Octo the Octopus was playing in the sand. Nearby, Starry the Starfish watched the water.
Danny To The Moon
Danny had a toy Rocketship, bright and shiny. One sunny day, he decided it was real.
Darcy Rides A Dolphin
Darcy splashed into her backyard pool with a big smile. "Today, I'm riding a dolphin!" she cheered.
Fidget Says Goodbye
Fidget the Squirrel loved playing with his best friend, Twig. Twig told Fidget he was moving to a new forest.
Digger Gets Lost
Digger the Mole loved to dig. One day, while digging faster and deeper, he realized he didn't know where he was.