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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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.
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.
The Tricycle Race
Kim and Mona, both five, lined up their tricycles at the park's starting line. "Ready, set, go!" they shouted together, pedaling as fast as they could.
Sally Shares Smiles
In a lush green forest, there is a sweet salamander named Sally. She is lively and scurries around having fun. She loves to play on the forest floor and splash in puddles.
Marky’s Golden Egg
Marky was excited for the Easter Egg Hunt. His mom had hidden many eggs, but only one golden egg, and Marky dreamed of finding it.