What shall wereadtoday?

Pick a picture book and get comfortable. Read it yourself, share it with someone, or listen along.

Find a story
In English and Indonesian. No sign-up needed.
Read at your own paceListen alongSave your favourites
THE STORY SHELF

Find one you like

See all collections
Have a favourite? Tap the heart.

37 stories

Animal friends
4 min read

Moss and the Picnic Under the Hill

Moss the little mole planned his picnic all week. He packed round cheese rolls, crisp apple slices, and a red blanket with white dots. At noon, his friends would come: Lark the rabbit, Pebble the turtle, and Nib the squirrel.

Read this story
Little Makers & Problem-Solvers
3 min read

Bea and the Bridge of Buttons

Bea loved the long, thin crack in the pavement outside her apartment building. To her blue toy bus, it was a tiny canyon. The bus could roll along one side, but it could not cross.

Read this story
Little adventures
4 min read

Oona and the Bubble Mail

Oona was a little octopus who worked in a bright coral post office. She had eight busy arms. Two stamped shells. Two tied seaweed ribbons. Two sorted letters. And two held her round glasses when she bent close to read.

Read this story
Animal friends
3 min read

Pip and the Pocket of Wind

Pip was a small brown mouse who lived beneath the floor of a busy toy shop. Each night, when the shop was quiet, he collected dropped buttons, soft bits of string, and crumbs from the biscuit tin by the till.

Read this story
Magic & wonder
4 min read

Mabel and the Moonlight Teacup

Mabel was a small blue teacup with a gold star painted inside. She lived on the highest shelf in Mr. Bell’s bakery. Each morning, grown-ups drank tea from the other cups. Mabel held the little spoon for the baker’s cinnamon jars. “One day,” she said, “I will be useful too.”

Read this story

Here’s a question for you

What if socks grew on trees? How would you pick them?

Tell someone your answer, or draw a picture.
PlaygroundPlanned

We have a few ideas for playtime.

Counting games, picture puzzles, and things to make after a story. Take a look at what we’re planning.

See what’s planned