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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7 To 10, Perseverance Kimberley Arnett-DeSimone 7 To 10, Perseverance Kimberley Arnett-DeSimone

The Hill That Grew

A young boy named Joey lived in a small town with an interesting pile of dirt. One hot afternoon, Joey’s mother said, “Joey, can you please move that pile of dirt? It just showed up and we need it gone.”

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