Day 1
The Clever Cap Seller
A cap seller uses his cleverness to get his caps back from playful monkeys.
Talk together: What did the cap seller notice about the monkeys?
A week of stories to read together
Seven free illustrated stories for children, with a conversation prompt for each day. A simple reading plan for families and teachers.
Choose a comfortable time each day. Read one illustrated story together, then talk, draw or act out a favourite moment. There is no quiz to pass and no need to finish in one sitting.
These links open English stories. Choose another available language in the reader; translations vary by story. Read the text and pictures without signing in.
Bookmark this page to find tomorrow’s story, or share this guide: https://kahaniexpress.com/reading-week
Day 2
The Thirsty Crow
A thirsty crow uses pebbles to raise water in a jug to drink.
Talk together: How did a small pebble help solve a big problem?
Day 3
Friends Come in All Sizes
A story about how little mice help big elephants, showing that everyone can make a difference.
Talk together: What could the mice do that helped the elephants?
Day 4
The Dancing Dragon
A dragon named Skye loves to dance but fears the villagers. With her friend Mia, she shows everyone that dragons can dance too.
Talk together: What would you say to a friend who felt nervous about showing a talent?
Day 5
The Clever Monkey and the Crocodile
A monkey and a crocodile become friends, but when trouble arises, the monkey uses his wits to stay safe.
Talk together: What helped the monkey when he was in trouble?
Day 6
The Magic Pebble and the Meadow Friends
A magic pebble helps Bella and her animal friends save their meadow by working together.
Talk together: Which part of the problem needed friends to work together?
Day 7
The Magic of Photosynthesis
A curious oak tree named Ollie learns how plants make food and help the forest through photosynthesis.
Talk together: What does a plant need to make its food?
Make the next week your own
At the end of the week, let your child choose a favourite and retell it in their own words. If your family uses more than one language, try retelling one scene in another language you know.
Choose your next story