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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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.
Fidget Says Goodbye
Fidget the Squirrel loved playing with his best friend, Twig. Twig told Fidget he was moving to a new forest.
Benny the Bear Chooses
A playful bear named Benny loved to be an explorer. This morning, Benny decides to be brave and go on a big adventure.
I Am Happy
Lily is cheerful and loves to play outside with her friend Sara. One sunny day, Lily wakes up early. She looks out of her window and sees the bright sun shining in the sky. Lily feels happy. "I am happy!" she says with a big smile.