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Stories for 7-year-olds

Stories for 7-year-olds

A story to read. Something to talk about. Two friends can want different things and still care about each other. Choose a shared tent, a birthday plan, or one last game before goodbye.

Which one sounds like tonight?

Cover of The Blue Blanket Tent

Recorded narration 3:06

The Blue Blanket Tent

Fern wants a tent tall enough for her ears. Tansy wants a snug roof. Their favorite cushions help them find room for both.

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“Rain was coming, and story night needed a roof. Fern carried the blue blanket across the rug…”

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Cover of Pippa's Very Big Birthday

Recorded narration 2:52

Pippa's Very Big Birthday

Pippa wants her friend beside her in the birthday parade. Nell wants quieter company. A bigger invitation is not the answer.

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“Princess Pippa had a birthday plan: a parade from the palace gate to the little bridge, with…”

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Cover of One More Game

Recorded narration 2:57

One More Game

Bramble wants one more game before Rill leaves. Both friends have something they have not said about the goodbye.

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“Rill was leaving at sunrise. All day, Bramble watched her best friend hop along the fence, t…”

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Read together, take turns, or press play.

Each book has short scenes and dialogue. There is room for a question when your child has one—and room to keep reading when they want to know what happens next.

If you feel like talking about it
  • Which part of the tent would you choose?
  • What could Pippa have asked Nell first?
  • Can Rill be happy to go and sad to leave?

Have a little idea of your own?

Start with this one, or change it to something your child loves.

Two friends have different plans for a birthday. How could they make room for both?

Want to make one of your own? Start with an idea and read the story before signup.