Stories

Free stories to read together

Cuddle up and read one of our illustrated storybooks online — free. They're a taste of what your own child's book could be, with your little one as the hero.

Mira, a Maldivian island girl, lifts a tiny baby sea turtle toward a twilight sky over a glowing turquoise lagoon.
Ages 3–5

Mira and the Sea of Stars

Kindness · helping others · wonder for the ocean

A little island girl helps a baby sea turtle find his way home — and the sea says thank you.

Read the storyMake your child the hero — Mira becomes them
Aisha, a Maldivian island girl in school uniform, stands at the school gate holding her mother's hand on a bright morning.
Ages 3–5

Aisha's First Day of School

Courage · making friends · it’s okay to feel shy

A nervous little island girl starts school for the very first time — and learns that new can become friend.

Read the storyMake your child the hero — Aisha becomes them
Yusuf, a cheerful boy in a sage-green kurta, gently cups a tiny baby sparrow in both hands in a sunlit garden.
Ages 3–5

Yusuf and the Little Sparrow

Kindness · caring for animals · letting go

A gentle boy rescues a baby sparrow that tumbled from its nest — and one small kindness makes a friend forever.

Read the storyMake your child the hero — Yusuf becomes them
Ahmed, a Maldivian island boy in a yellow t-shirt, leans close to his mother as she cradles his newborn baby brother by an open window over the sea.
Ages 3–5

Ahmed and the New Baby

Family · being a big brother · love makes room

A little island boy feels pushed aside when a new baby arrives — until one tiny hand teaches him what being a big brother means.

Read the storyMake your child the hero — Ahmed becomes them
Ali and little Mausoom share a big wooden swing under a leafy tree on a sunny island playground, a cheeky myna bird perched on the rope.
Ages 3–5

Ali and the Sharing Swing

Sharing · taking turns · including everyone

A boy who wants the best swing all to himself learns that sharing makes the fun twice as big.

Read the storyMake your child the hero — Ali becomes them
Fathimath, in her green-and-gold Eid dress, holds a plate of Eid sweets together with her grandmother Dhatha in a home glowing with festive lights.
Ages 3–5

Fathimath's First Eid

Giving · helping · family togetherness

An eager little girl learns that the sweetest part of Eid is helping, giving, and being together.

Read the storyMake your child the hero — Fathimath becomes them
Hamza stands laughing at the prow of a traditional Maldivian dhoni with his father Baba's hand on his shoulder, silver fish leaping from a sparkling turquoise sea.
Ages 3–5

Hamza and the Fishing Dhoni

Teamwork · everyone has a part to play

A boy joins his father on the fishing boat and learns that when everyone helps, even the biggest catch comes home.

Read the storyMake your child the hero — Hamza becomes them
Mama kneels and wraps Hawwa in a warm, forgiving hug in their cosy island home, a fluffy white kitten beside them.
Ages 3–5

Hawwa and the Truth

Honesty · owning up · the truth brings a hug, not a scolding

A little girl breaks something precious and hides it — and learns that the truth feels lighter than the secret.

Read the storyMake your child the hero — Hawwa becomes them

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