The Rabbit and the Tortoise
The Rabbit brags that he is the fastest animal in the forest and challenges the Tortoise to a race. Far ahead, he mun...
12 pages · 2 min
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Ages 4–6
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About this age group
Story books for ages 4-6 suit preschool and kindergarten children who are starting to follow a story from beginning to end. The 207 books on this page have about 2-4 minutes of narration and deal with taking turns, sharing and small fears. All are free to read in your browser, listen to, or download as a PDF.
The Piper of Hamelin
Hamelin is so full of playful mice that Mayor Magnus needs help. Pip, a traveler in a colorful coat, plays a happy tu...
12 pages · 2 min
Elif and Her Lovely Friends
When the magic mirror says Elif is more beautiful, the jealous Queen wants her gone from the palace. Elif and her ani...
12 pages · 3 min
Mama Daisy and the Secret Song
Before heading to the forest, Mama Daisy teaches Pip, Dot, and Bolt a secret song and tells them to open the door for...
12 pages · 2 min
Deniz and Defne's Sweet Adventure
Chasing a rainbow-winged bird, siblings Deniz and Defne get lost and find a house made of cookies and candy. The Cand...
12 pages · 3 min
Princess Lily and the Frog Prince
When Princess Lily's golden ball splashes into the pond, a little green frog brings it back in exchange for her frien...
12 pages · 2 min
Tekir's Big Game
Can's talking cat gets a pair of shiny red boots and the name Tekir. He brings the King a carrot, then cries that Can...
12 pages · 2 min
First Numbers for Little Hands
The book starts with one sun in the sky, followed by two clouds, three flowers, four busy bees, five red apples, and ...
10 pages · 2 min
Can and His Flying Friend Pof
Can's favorite friend is Pof, a red balloon with a happy face who talks, though only Can can hear him. Holding Pof's ...
10 pages · 2 min
Hazel the Curious Squirrel
Hazel the squirrel loves his green forest, so finding a shiny plastic bottle by the flowers and a plastic bag caught ...
10 pages · 2 min
HopHop the Sharing Rabbit
HopHop is tossing his favorite carrot into the air when it rolls under a thorny bush, and the thorns prick his paws w...
10 pages · 2 min
Zippy's Giant Carrot
Zippy the rabbit finds a big, bright orange carrot and hops away shouting, "This carrot is all mine!" He passes Twitc...
10 pages · 1 min
What should I look for in a book for ages 4-6?
Stories with one clear problem, friends who help solve it and a calm ending suit this age best. Narration of 2-4 minutes matches a preschooler's attention span.
Can 3-year-olds use these books too?
For a child who has just turned three, the shorter books on the Ages 0-3 page are a better start. From about three and a half or four, short books here such as Whiskers and the Quiet Game work well.
Can kindergarteners read these books alone?
Most children this age can't read yet, but the narration and pictures let them follow the story on their own. Listening together with an adult and chatting afterwards still builds understanding best.
How do these books help with kindergarten readiness?
Asking your child to retell the story in order practices the sequencing and narration skills they'll need in first grade. The interactive story quiz on many book pages can work like a quick memory game.
Can I download preschool story books as PDFs?
Yes. Every book page has a Download PDF button for the full book or selected pages. Some books can also be downloaded as coloring pages.
How many books a day is enough?
At this age a steady routine matters more than quantity. One or two short books at the same time each day, plus a weekly re-read of a book your child chooses, is a good start.
