Below is the beginning of a collection of some of Sami and Thomas's favorite illustrated short stories for kids. In a fast paced world where multi-tasking is the only way to get everything done in the day, taking a moment to interact with a child is more important than ever. Children grow fast and every opportunity for time together is a precious thing. House of Lore is dedicated to creating poems, stories and artwork that bring a smile to children and parents alike.
Along with the many funny poems for all ages we have on this site, we now have a funny short story for children. For an entertaining adventure with a laugh, click the link to read 'Pauly in the Pipes.'
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The Little Unicorn That Had No Horn
Pauly In The Pipes!A Story of a boy, his troubles at school and just what odd things can happen when one finds a magic penny. The Aesop For ChildrenIncredible truths through the simplest of scenarios, Aesops Fables will live forever. Peter PanAll children, except one, grow up. They soon know that they will grow up, and the way Wendy knew was this. One day when she was two years old she was playing in a garden, and she plucked another flower and ran with it to her mother. I suppose she must have looked rather delightful, for Mrs. Darling put her hand to her heart and cried, "Oh, why can't you remain like this for ever!" This was all that passed between them on the subject, but henceforth Wendy knew that she must grow up... Black Beauty, Young Folks' Edition, by Anna SewellThe first place that I can well remember was a pleasant meadow with a pond of clear water in it. Over the hedge on one side we looked into a plowed field, and on the other we looked over a gate at our master's house, which stood by the roadside. While I was young I lived upon my mother's milk, as I could not eat grass. In the daytime I ran by her side, and at night I lay down close by her. When it was hot we used to stand by the pond in the shade of the trees, and when it was cold we had a warm shed near the grove. The Three Billy-Goats GruffA tale from long ago about some crafty billy goats and how they outsmart a mean old troll. The Lighthouse LampA classic story written in verse by Margaret E. Sangster. Uncle Giles' PaintbrushA classic short story written by Mary Joanna Porter. The Pied Piper Of HamelinA tale from long ago re-written in verse by Robert Browning. If you're a Robert Browning poetry fan, you're going to love his version of the Pied Piper. The Little Red HenA short story on how the little red hen does all the work on her own, and who should get the reward for all the hard work . Another Little Red HenEver wondered what happened to the little red hen after her day of hard work? Read this story to find out. The Gingerbread ManA cookie on the run, will they catch the gingerbread man? Read to find out. The Little Jackals and the LionCourage comes in all sizes! The little jackals have their paws full facing a lion, but craftiness might out do ferociousness. Read the story. The Country Mouse and the City MouseChanging places, the grass isn't always greener on the other side. Little Jack RollaroundA cute classic about a little boy who won't settle down to sleep and the adventure that takes over. The Adventures of the Little Field MouseHe might be tiny but the little field mouse isn't easy to trick. Read the story to find out more about this crafty little guy. The Boy Who Cried "Wolf!"The classic cautionary tale about the importance of trust. The Frog KingA classic tale of silly frogs and their dire lesson. The Sun and the WindA test of strength between the sun and the wind, who do you think will win? Read on to find out. The Little Jackal and the AlligatorThe little Jackal is back, and he's not about to be lunch for an old sly alligator, but this predator is determined, so little Jackal better watch out. Read on to see what happens. The Elves and the ShoemakerGo to sleep one night and wake up to all the work being done. That sounds like a lot of fun. Find out just who helped the shoemaker get his business back on track. The NightingaleSing Sweet Nightingale is exactly what this lovely bird does in this classic Chinese short story. The Glass DogA short story by the incredible author of Wizard of OZ, Frank L. Baum. Beautifully written, wildly imaginative. Check it out! The Queen of QuokAnother engaging short story by the incredible author of the Wizard of OZ, Frank L. Baum. Beautifully written, wildly imaginative. Check it out! The Girl Who Owned a BearA cautionary tale by the incredible author of the Wizard of OZ, Frank L. Baum. Beautifully written, wildly imaginative. Check it out! The Enchanted TypesAnother engaging tale by the incredible author of the Wizard of OZ, Frank L. Baum. Beautifully written, wildly imaginative. Check it out! The Magic Bons BonsAnother engaging tale by the incredible author of the Wizard of OZ, Frank L. Baum. The Dummy That LivedAnother engaging tale by the incredible author of the Wizard of OZ, Frank L. Baum. The King of the Polar BearsAnother engaging tale by the incredible author of the Wizard of OZ, Frank L. Baum. The Mandarin and the ButterflyA well written classic short story with a moral to discuss at the end. Similar in style to an Aesop Fable. Robert of SicilyA well written classic short story about a king who learns to be humble. Similar in style to an Aesop Fable. How the Sea Became SaltThe Norse Myth Version of how things have come to be. Nicely written, quite engaging. The Diamond and the DewdropA beetle learns a valuable lesson on appreciating the simple things in life and how modesty and unselfishness can change the world. Similar in style to an Aesop Fable. The BrowniesAn enchanted tale by classic short story writer Juliana H. Ewing. A Borrowed BrownieAn enchanted tale by classic short story writer Juliana H. Ewing. An Earthquake in the NurseryAnother enchanted tale by classic short story writer Juliana H. Ewing. The Land of Lost ToysAnother enchanted tale by classic short story writer Juliana H. Ewing. A continuance of the above short story "An Earthquake in the Nursery." Three Christmas TreesA Christmas tale by classic short story writer Juliana H. Ewing. An Idyll of the WoodAn engaging tale by classic short story writer Juliana H. Ewing. Beneath an UmbrellaA classic short story written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. "Pleasant is a rainy winter's day, within doors!" Chippings with a ChiselA classic short story written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. A sculptor learns some valuable lessons the hard way. Footprints on the Sea-ShoreAnother engaging classic short story written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The Gorgon's Head IntroductionThe introductory chapter to Nathaniel Hawthorne's short story classic The Gorgon's Head. The Gorgon's Head Part IPart I of Nathaniel Hawthorne's short story classic The Gorgon's Head. The Gorgon's Head Part IIPart II of Nathaniel Hawthorne's short story classic The Gorgon's Head. The Gorgon's Head EndingThe Ending of Nathaniel Hawthorne's short story classic The Gorgon's Head. How The Whale Got His ThroatA classic short story by Rudyard Kipling. How The Camel Got His HumpA classic short story by Rudyard Kipling. How The Rhinoceros Got His SkinA classic short story by Rudyard Kipling. How The Leopard Got His SpotsA classic short story by Rudyard Kipling. The Elephant's ChildA classic short story by Rudyard Kipling. The Sing-Song of Old Man KangarooA classic short story by Rudyard Kipling. The Beginning of the ArmadillosA classic short story by Rudyard Kipling. How The First Letter Was WrittenA classic short story by Rudyard Kipling. How The Alphabet Was MadeA classic short story by Rudyard Kipling. The Crab That Played With The SeaA classic short story by Rudyard Kipling. The Cat That Walked by HimselfA classic short story by Rudyard Kipling. The Butterfly That StampedA classic short story by Rudyard Kipling. Billy Mink Finds Little Joe OtterA short children's bedtime story by the well-known conservationist Thornton W. Burgess. Longlegs the Blue Heron Receives CallersA short children's bedtime story by the well-known conservationist Thornton W. Burgess. Longlegs Visits The Smiling PoolA short children's bedtime story by the well-known conservationist Thornton W. Burgess. The Patience of Longlegs the Blue HeronA short children's bedtime story by the well-known conservationist Thornton W. Burgess. Grandfather Frog Jumps Just in TimeA short children's bedtime story by the well-known conservationist Thornton W. Burgess. Longlegs and Whitetail QuarrelA short children's bedtime story by the well-known conservationist Thornton W. Burgess. Grandfather Frog's Big Mouth Gets Him In TroubleA short children's bedtime story by the well-known conservationist Thornton W. Burgess. Spotty the Turtle Plays DoctorA short children's bedtime story by the well-known conservationist Thornton W. Burgess. Old Mr. Toad Visits Grandfather FrogA short children's bedtime story by the well-known conservationist Thornton W. Burgess. Why Red Fox Has No FriendsA short children's bedtime story by the well-known conservationist Thornton W. Burgess. The Disappointed BushA short children's bedtime story by the well-known conservationist Thornton W. Burgess. Good Luck Is Better Than GoldA collection of Juliana Horatia Gatty Ewing's enchanted short stories. The Nix In MischiefA collection of Juliana Horatia Gatty Ewing's enchanted short stories. The Cobbler and the GhostsA collection of Juliana Horatia Gatty Ewing's enchanted short stories. The Ogre Goes CourtingA collection of Juliana Horatia Gatty Ewing's enchanted short stories. The Magicians' GiftsA collection of Juliana Horatia Gatty Ewing's enchanted short stories. Kind William and the Water SpriteA collection of Juliana Horatia Gatty Ewing's enchanted short stories. Murdoch's RathA collection of Juliana Horatia Gatty Ewing's enchanted short stories. The Little DarnerA collection of Juliana Horatia Gatty Ewing's enchanted short stories. The Fiddler and the Fairy RingA collection of Juliana Horatia Gatty Ewing's enchanted short stories. "I Won't"A collection of Juliana Horatia Gatty Ewing's enchanted short stories. The Magic JarA collection of Juliana Horatia Gatty Ewing's enchanted short stories. The Magician Turned Mischief MakerA collection of Juliana Horatia Gatty Ewing's enchanted short stories. Knave and FoolUnder The SunA collection of Juliana Horatia Gatty Ewing's enchanted short stories. Two Queer StoriesA collection of Joel Chandler Harris's endearing short stories. Why Mr. Billy-Goat's Tail is ShortA collection of Joel Chandler Harris's endearing short stories. The Pumpkin EaterA collection of Joel Chandler Harris's endearing short stories. RumpelstiltzkinAndrew Lang's version of the Grimm classic Rumpelstiltzkin. |
