Short Stories for Kids to Read

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All caps short texts for reading practice with texts aloud for kids 5 and up

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Total installs
709,619
exact · Play shows 500,000+
Installs / day
+1.9K
7-day avg · last day +3.9K
Rating
4.8★
15.7K ratings · 65 reviews
Released
6 Aug 2024
2.2y ago
Last update
16 Dec 2025
v2.5 · 10mo ago
Countries
—
not checked yet

Installs per day

gain of the exact counter
01,0002,0003,0004,00012 Oct13 Oct

Lifetime avg ≈ 888/day (all installs ÷ days since release)

Daily tracking since 11 Oct 2026 · history grows every day

Install history

exact counter from Google Play
705K706K707K708K709K710K11 Oct12 Oct13 Oct
0250K500K750K6 Aug 202411 Oct 202613 Oct 2026

Dashed: estimate from the release date (no daily data before 11 Oct 2026) · time axis compressed before that day

Daily tracking since 11 Oct 2026 · history grows every day

Change timeline

Full history

No changes recorded yet. We compare every crawl with the previous one and list title, icon, screenshots, description, version, price and availability changes here.

Country availability

Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.

Top countries

estimate · charts of 13 Oct

Most downloads likely come from 🇻🇪 Venezuela (~100%).

  1. Venezuela100%#194 Top free · Education

Estimated from top-chart positions weighted by each country’s Google Play market size. Countries where the app is not in a chart are not shown, so small markets may be missing.

Top chart positions

as of 13 Oct
ChartCountryRankChange
Top free · Education VE#194▲ 3

App manifest

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Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play
  • No data shared with third parties
  • Collects data App activity and Device or other IDs
  • Data is encrypted in transit
  • Follows the Play Families Policy

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

9 in 4 groups
5 Sensitive2 Notable2 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

  • Record sound using your phone's microphone
  • Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storage
  • Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storage
Photos/Media/FilesSensitive2

Access to photos, videos, music and other files stored on your device

  • Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
  • Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
StorageSensitive2

Access to files, photos and media saved on your phone's storage

  • Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
  • Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
MicrophoneSensitive1

Access to your phone's microphone to record sound

  • Record sound using your phone's microphonerecord audio · RECORD_AUDIO
OtherNotable4

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

  • See Bluetooth settings and connect to paired devices like headphones, speakers or watchespair with Bluetooth devices · BLUETOOTH
  • Change volume and choose which speaker or headset plays soundchange your audio settings · MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
  • Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description
Short Stories is an educational tool designed to promote independent reading in kids aged 5 and up. Based on pedagogical and psycholinguistic principles, this collection of short stories develops reading, comprehension, and pronunciation skills in an interactive, child-friendly environment. Carefully selected classic stories and fables capture children’s interest while promoting cultural and moral values essential for their growth. ⭐ MAIN FEATURES • Unique illustrations on every page • Adaptive background music in each story • Read-aloud option • Slowed-down pronunciation of individual words • Virtual library with classic stories and fables • Short books with brief texts per page • Customizable font types • Option for all caps and mixed case text • Language switching • Night mode 🎨 UNIQUE ILLUSTRATIONS ON EVERY PAGE Every page includes a different illustration designed to focus attention, support imagination, and clarify what is being read. The artwork provides visual context, keeps motivation high, and turns each scene into a moment that children will remember. 🎶 ADAPTIVE BACKGROUND MUSIC Each story features background music that adapts to calm, action, or suspenseful moments. The soundtrack builds an emotional bridge to the narrative, improves engagement, and supports comprehension by reinforcing tone and atmosphere while kids read. 🎤 READ-ALOUD OPTION A natural voice reads the current page. Children can follow along as they listen, which strengthens fluency, intonation, and confidence. It is ideal for early readers and for practicing pronunciation in a supportive way. 🔍 SLOWED-DOWN PRONUNCIATION Tapping any word plays it at a slower speed so each sound is clear. This immediate, playful feedback helps kids decode words, practice difficult phonemes, and build accurate pronunciation step by step. 📚 VIRTUAL LIBRARY The app includes a wide selection of classic tales and fables chosen to inspire a love of reading. Stories are entertaining, meaningful, and suitable for different ages, encouraging curiosity and positive values. 📖 SHORT BOOKS WITH BRIEF TEXTS Each book has up to 30 pages with very short texts per page. This makes reading accessible and less intimidating, reduces fatigue, and helps children practice independently in short, effective sessions. ✏️ CUSTOMIZABLE FONT TYPES Up to four font options make text comfortable and accessible for each child. Families and educators can choose the style that feels clearer on different screens and lighting conditions. 🔠 ALL CAPS OR MIXED CASE Text can be shown entirely in uppercase to support early recognition, or in a standard combination of lowercase and uppercase to practice conventional reading. Choose what works best at each stage. 🌐 LANGUAGE SWITCHING Short Stories is multilingual: switch text to Spanish, French, German, Italian, or Portuguese. Kids can read familiar tales while exploring vocabulary in a new language, without changing the context of the story. 🌙 NIGHT MODE Night mode adjusts colors and brightness for evening reading, making the screen gentler on the eyes and more comfortable before bedtime. Short Stories is a practical companion for classrooms and homes. With page-by-page illustrations, adaptive music, and interactive tools, it turns reading into a rich experience that supports skills, autonomy, and enjoyment. Download now and open the door to a world of stories and learning for your kids.

What's new

- New Christmas story "The Message in the Tree" - Practice reading and unlock Achievements! - Various improvements and bug fixes for a smooth reading experience. - Don't forget to rate us so we can continue to improve. Thank you!

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