Short Stories for Kids to Read

4,4
208 reviews
5K+
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Content rating
Everyone
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About this app

**Short Stories** is an educational tool designed to promote independent reading in kids aged 5 and up. Based on pedagogical and psycholinguistic principles, this collection of short stories aims to develop reading, comprehension, and pronunciation skills in an interactive and friendly environment. The selected classic stories and fables not only capture kids' interest but also promote cultural and moral values essential for their integral development.

**ā­ Main Features:**
ā€¢ Virtual library with classic stories and fables.
ā€¢ Short books with brief texts per page.
ā€¢ Read-aloud option.
ā€¢ Slowed-down pronunciation of individual words.
ā€¢ Customizable font types.
ā€¢ Language switching.
ā€¢ Option for all caps and mixed case text.
ā€¢ Night mode.

**šŸ“š Virtual Library**
**Classic Stories and Fables:** Short Stories presents a wide collection of classic stories and fables, carefully selected to attract kids and foster their love for reading. These stories are not only entertaining but also teach valuable lessons and promote moral and cultural development.

**šŸ“– Short Books with Brief Texts**
**Friendly Reading:** Each book contains a maximum of 30 pages with very short texts on each. This design facilitates a more accessible and less intimidating reading experience for kids, helping them gain confidence in their reading skills and practice reading independently.

**šŸŽ¤ Read-Aloud Option**
**Natural Voice:** The read-aloud option allows kids to listen to the text on the current page read with a natural voice. This feature is ideal for improving listening comprehension and pronunciation, offering an enriching auditory experience that helps them read better.

**šŸ” Slowed-Down Pronunciation of Words**
**Improved Pronunciation:** Kids can tap on any word to hear its pronunciation slowed down. This feature is especially useful for capturing each sound and improving pronunciation effectively, allowing them to practice reading word by word.

**āœļø Customizable Font Types**
**Variety of Fonts:** The app allows customization of the font type, offering up to 4 different fonts. This option ensures that texts are accessible and comfortable for each kid, adapting to their visual needs and preferences, facilitating reading practice in different formats.

**šŸŒ Language Switching**
**Multilingual:** Short Stories is fully multilingual, allowing text to be switched to Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Portuguese. This feature is ideal for multilingual families and those who want to learn a new language while reading stories.

**šŸ”  Option for All Caps and Mixed Case Text**
**Text Flexibility:** Users can choose to display all text in uppercase, which makes reading easier for younger kids, or in a combination of lowercase and uppercase, depending on the preferences and recommendations of parents and educators. This flexibility helps children practice reading in the format that is most comfortable for them.

**šŸŒ™ Night Mode**
**Eye Protection:** To protect young children's eyes and prevent the damage caused by continuous screen exposure, the app includes a night mode. This feature adjusts the screen brightness and colors for a more comfortable and safe reading experience at night.

**Short Stories** is the perfect tool for kids to develop their reading skills in a fun and educational way. This app not only allows them to read short stories but also gives them the opportunity to practice and improve their pronunciation. Download it now and open the door to a world of stories and learning for your kids!
Updated on
07 Nov 2024

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
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This app may collect these data types
App activity and Device or other IDs
Data is encrypted in transit
Committed to follow the Play Families policy

Ratings and reviews

4,3
182 reviews
Nikki Lewis
26 October 2024
Love the kids did too well done šŸ¶šŸ˜øšŸ˜Š
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KEISHA JOHNSON
14 November 2024
needs more free books
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Poongodi Srinivas
01 November 2024
nice šŸ™‚šŸ™‚šŸ™‚
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What's new

-New story "The Magical Bubbles".
-Several improvements and bug fixes for a smooth reading experience.
-Don't forget to rate us so we can keep improving. Thank you!