Summer stories for kids — free, with illustrations

Carlota is a responsible seven-year-old who works hard at her school, Sansueña, and loves her supportive parents and her longtime caregiver, Nicole. Every weekend, she visits the Watson family to practice speaking English and play in their swimming pool with four delightful dogs named Sunny, Riley, India, and Mia.

A young girl named Ches shares a deep bond with an ancient tree, observing its beautiful transformations through spring, summer, autumn, and winter. The story explores the cycle of nature and the enduring power of friendship and patience as Ches learns to love the tree in every stage of its life.

Maggie and Mira discover a giant pool of red strawberry jelly in their backyard. They spend the day jumping, bouncing, and building castles in the squishy, wobbly world. After a fun adventure on a rolling jelly bubble, the two sisters head home happy and messy.

Incy the iguana discovers a cave and makes friends with a group of colorful insects. Together, they share ice cream in an igloo-shaped house and create a beautiful painting using bright red and blue ink.

When the ice cream van disappears from the school fair, the children of Kindergarten use teamwork and clever thinking to find it and save the day.

While on vacation in a foreign city, eight-year-old Leo gets separated from his family and struggles to find his way back. He receives unexpected help from Aris, a local boy who looks and acts differently than anyone Leo knows. Through their journey, Leo learns to overcome his prejudices and discovers that courage and kindness require no translation.

When a curious girl discovers a magical hat that tells Christmas stories, she learns the true meaning of giving and sharing.

On a hot summer day, young Leo visits the zoo and notices that a majestic elephant named Elara is unhappy. After discovering her favorite toy is stuck in a tree, Leo helps the zookeepers rescue it, forming a magical bond with the animal. The story celebrates the power of observation, kindness, and the unexpected friendships found in nature.

When a curious little girl discovers a magical book that brings all the Christmas stories to life, she embarks on a joyous journey through time and tradition.

When a young girl loses her gift for Santa, she embarks on a magical journey to find it before Christmas Eve.

When a quiet boy named Leo proves that kindness speaks louder than noise, the Christmas spirit finds its way into his quiet little village.

When a shy girl discovers a hidden message from Santa, she embarks on a magical journey to help him deliver presents on Christmas Eve.

When a shy mouse named Milo is given a special gift, he learns that kindness and courage can make even the smallest creature feel big on Christmas Eve.

When a lonely star loses its glow, a group of forest animals work together to bring light back to the sky, teaching the value of kindness and community.

When a curious girl discovers a hidden message from Santa, she embarks on a snowy journey to help him deliver presents in time.

When a curious girl named Lila discovers a magical tree that only appears on Christmas Eve, she must help it bloom with snowflakes before the night is over, learning the value of kindness and wonder.

When a lazy cricket spends all summer sleeping instead of preparing for winter, he learns the hard way that hard work pays off.

When a kind baker discovers a magical star that grants wishes, she must decide whether to use its power for herself or help her struggling village during the Christmas season.

A tiny, shy star learns to shine with courage and kindness on the night of the first Christmas, helping the forest animals find their way home.

When a kind baker discovers a magical star that only shines on Christmas Eve, she must use her heart and her treats to help a lonely snow monster find joy and friends.

When a curious starling discovers a forgotten melody on Christmas Eve, she must learn to sing with her heart to bring joy to a quiet village.

When a curious snowflake sets out to find the warmest place in the world, she discovers the true magic of Christmas lies in kindness and togetherness.

When a shy girl named Clara discovers a lost snow globe, she unlocks a magical journey to the North Pole with Santa Claus himself.

When a kind baker discovers a magical star that only shines on Christmas Eve, she must use her heart and cookies to save the town from a frosty curse.