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Children's stories for ages 4-6 — preschool stories, kindergarten picture books, early reader books, rhyming tales, phonics

Children’s Stories for Ages 4–6

Our collection for ages 4–6 is designed for preschoolers and kindergartners. These picture books and early reader stories feature vibrant illustrations, rhyming sentences and phonics patterns to engage young children and build emergent reading skills. You’ll find preschool stories about friendship, sharing, kindness and curiosity—perfect for story time, kindergarten read‑aloud or early independent readers. Explore more: Children’s Stories for Ages 0–3 Children’s Stories for Ages 7–12 10‑Minute Children’s Stories Children’s Poems & Rhymes

Learning Needs (Ages 4–6)

Maya's Missing Mittens

Maya's Missing Mittens

A story about problem solving with Mummy

Children’s stories about happiness Kids stories about feelings 5 minute Children’s stories
Milo the Mouse

Milo the Mouse

A gentle rhyming poem about Milo, a small brown mouse who discovers the joy of friendship through kindness and sharing.

5 minute Children’s stories Children’s poems and rhymes Children’s stories about happiness
Luna's Colorful Garden

Luna's Colorful Garden

A story about helping friends create a magical garden.

5 minute Children’s stories
The Lonely Leaf

The Lonely Leaf

A poem about sadness and finding new friends in autumn.

Children’s poems and rhymes Children’s stories about sadness Kids stories about feelings
Melody and the Muddy Puppy

Melody and the Muddy Puppy

A silly story about a girl and her puppy, who both discover the meaning of disgust after a very messy day in the park.

10 minute Children’s stories Children’s stories about disgust Kids stories about feelings
Grumpy Grandpa and the Silly Hat

Grumpy Grandpa and the Silly Hat

Grandpa is feeling angry until his granddaughter makes him laugh with a silly hat.

5 minute Children’s stories Children’s stories about anger Kids stories about feelings
Lily and the Blue Balloon

Lily and the Blue Balloon

Lily feels sad when her balloon floats away, but she finds hope in a new friend.

5 minute Children’s stories Children’s stories about sadness Kids stories about feelings
Oliver's Ocean Quest

Oliver's Ocean Quest

Oliver explores tide pools at the beach with his dad and discovers the wonders of ocean life.

The Lost Puppy

The Lost Puppy

Emma finds a lost puppy in the park and works with her community to reunite it with its family.

Jack's Jungle Dream

Jack's Jungle Dream

Jack has a magical dream where he explores a colorful jungle and makes friends with amazing animals.

The Tiny Fairy

The Tiny Fairy

Lily discovers a tiny fairy named Shimmer in her garden, who teaches her about the magic of nature.

Benny's Big Helpers

Benny's Big Helpers

Benny learns to help around the house and discovers the joy of being a contributing family member.

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