Day of the Dead stories for kids — free, with illustrations

Seraphina Starling explores the mysterious Midnight Mansion to find a missing jewel. Her investigation leads her to a magical hidden garden and a shocking discovery about her own family's past.

Three little pigs leave home to build their own houses, but a hungry wolf is determined to blow them down. While straw and sticks prove weak, the brothers must rely on the strength of bricks and clever thinking to stay safe.

When eleven-year-old Maya is pulled into her tablet during a mysterious system update, she must navigate the 'Data-Stream,' a surreal digital world governed by the whims of the Algorithm. Through encounters with viral influencers and ancient hardware archives, Maya learns that her human imperfections are more valuable than any optimized code.

When the alphabet leaps out of a magical book and escapes into the garden, four-year-old Bryxton and his toddler brother Tripp must go on a quest to catch them. Using teamwork and kindness, the brothers gather the runaway letters and return them to their pages to save the world's stories. It is a charming tale of curiosity and the magic found in every word.

Mia and her puppy Coco join a diverse group of friends and their families for a sunny park picnic. By combining their blankets and sharing food, the children discover that while every family is unique, the love they share is a universal bond.

Goldilocks is a curious girl with curly blonde hair who loves to explore the woods. One day, she spots a shimmering, multi-colored butterfly and decides to follow it deep into the forest.

Luna is a small white cat who dreams of visiting the Moon. She flies her red rocket through the stars and plays on the Moon before returning home for a long nap.

When a magical forest begins to lose its light because friendship is fading in the world, a young girl named Menna ventures into the woods to help a lonely guardian. By bringing her community together for a day of joy and play, Menna restores the heart of the forest and teaches everyone the true power of friendship.

Joen, Sofía, and Oliver discover a mysterious glowing turtle named Glimmer in the muddy river. When a sudden storm threatens to flood the nearby meadows, the children and their unusual new friend must combine their unique strengths to save the day, learning that true friendship knows no bounds.

A curious girl named Alice follows a rabbit into a magical world where everything is strange. When she meets a mean Queen, Alice must find the courage to stand up for what is right.

Two young friends, Leo and Mia, journey to the historic Triana neighborhood in Seville to learn the ancient art of ceramics. Guided by a master craftsman, they discover how Roman and Moorish influences shaped the city's vibrant tile-making traditions.

A young boy named Leo discovers a magical, walking house in the forest shaped like a giant lantern. Together with a mechanical owl named Pip, Leo uses the house's powers to rescue a stranded squirrel during a magical storm.