Unlock English: Fun with Short Stories

A Dog’s Tail Wags for Love

Finding Your Balance-upper beginner

In the park, a big dog sees a small dog. She likes the small dog a lot. She wags her tail fast. She wants to play. The small dog is shy.He hides behind a tree. The big dog is sad. She sits and waits. The small dog looks around. He likes the big dog too!

The Lumberjack Snores Loud

Finding Your Balance-upper beginner

A lumberjack sleeps like a log. He snores loud. His snores shake the trees. The birds fall from their nests.They are angry. They peck his head.He wakes up. He looks confused.He scratches his head. He goes back to sleep. The forest is quiet again.

The Silent Siren

Finding Your Balance-upper beginner

A man buys a new alarm clock. He sets it for 6 a.m. The morning comes. The alarm clock stays quiet. Not a peep. The man sleeps through his important meeting. He gets fired. He throws the alarm clock out the window. It lands on a bird. The bird sings beautifully. The man smiles,

The Turtle Has the Tiara

Finding Your Balance-upper beginner

A turtle walks into a jewelry store. It has a tiny tiara on its head. The turtle looks at the shiny diamonds. It wants a bigger tiara. The turtle gets on its back legs. It points to a giant tiara. The jeweler is shocked. The turtle nods its head. The jeweler laughs. He gives the turtle a tiny box. The turtle smiles. It puts the box on its back. The turtle walks out. It has a new tiara. It is happy.

The Mystery happens in Aisle Five

Finding Your Balance-upper beginner

The old woman checks the shopping list. She needs eggs. She walks to aisle five. She sees a big penguin. The penguin looks at the eggs. The old woman looks at the penguin. The penguin waves. The old woman laughs. The penguin takes an egg. The penguin pays. The old woman smiles. A friendship begin

There Is a Surprise In The Toilet

Finding Your Balance-upper beginner

Tom owns a big house. Tom finds a small problem. His toilet talks! “Flush me, Tom!” it yells. Tom feels scared. Tom calls his friend. His friend feels excited. “Cool!” he shouts. “We get money!” They open a show. “The Talking Toilet Show”. People pay. Tom has lots of money. The toilet smiles.

The Traffic Cone Dances

Finding Your Balance-upper beginner

A man finds a traffic cone. The cone sits on the street. It looks orange and pointy. The man stops his car. He exits. He grabs the cone. He places it on his head like a hat. He starts to dance. The dance looks silly. Cars honk. People laugh. The cone wobbles. The man smiles. It makes a happy day.

The Turtle Enjoys Its Bath

Finding Your Balance-upper beginner

A turtle waits in a long line. The line leads to a small bath. The turtle moves slowly. A hare pushes through the line. He stands before the turtle. The turtle makes an angry face. The hare jumps in the bath. He jumps right back out. The water burns! The turtle smiles. He climbs in the bath. It feels good. The hare watches. He feels sad.

The Stick Makes a Sweet Surprise

Finding Your Balance-upper beginner

A boy finds a magic stick. He waves the stick. A giant, rainbow-colored lollipop appears. The boy licks the lollipop. It tastes like every flavor imaginable! The lollipop does not shrink. The boy smiles. He loves it. He keeps it close. The boy never leaves. He stays forever. He enjoys the candy.

The Cat Jumps High

Finding Your Balance-upper beginner

A cat jumps very high. It flies up. The cat reaches the moon. People watch in awe. The cat sets a record. No cat jumps this high. The cat lands safely. People cheer and clap. The cat smiles. It feels proud. The cat walks away. Everyone remembers the cat. The cat’s jump stays famous. It is a legend.