Download FREE printable stories for kids every day in March to celebrate National Reading Month. Plus, win a 1-year subscription to a Cricket Media children’s magazine!
Once upon a moon ago, I was fighting with my middle school friends. Although I don’t remember what the fight was about, I do remember being very upset about it. I was crying to our Mom and was dramatically telling her that if we all didn’t make up, I’d never have any friends again. I remember her listening to me, nodding her head at all of the appropriate times, and then hugging me when I was done.
As I climbed onto our large sectional and wrapped myself up in a blanket, she disappeared down the hallway. To be honest, I was a bit miffed. I thought she’d bring me a cup of hot chocolate and some cookies. But when she returned, she handed me a dusty, old book instead.
When I looked up, she said,
“As long as you know how to read, you’ll never be alone.”
Then she went into the kitchen to make dinner and left me alone with my thoughts and her random book. In that moment, Mom gave me the greatest advice of all time. And, I understood it right away. For some of the greatest, most interesting people we have ever known are found within the pages of old, dusty books. ♥
31 Free Printable Stories For Kids
So it is with great excitement that we are sharing our love of reading with all of you and letting you all know about these free printable stories for kids. That’s right. To celebrate National Reading Month, Cricket Media is hosting a special event, 31 days of FREE stories, during the month of March.
Each day throughout the month, a new, engaging and beautifully illustrated story will be unveiled. These free printable stories for kids will all be available for download as a full-color PDF story. Then parents and children can work together to create 31 mini-books to read over and over again!
How wonderful is that?? I can already see my kids lining up all of their newly printed stories and bringing them to Grandma’s house!
Giveaway Details
Cricket Media, the most award-winning kid’s magazine publisher in the marketplace, is also teaming up with us to host a wonderful giveaway for our readers.
THREE (3) lucky people will win an annual subscription to any of the four bug magazines of their choosing: Babybug, Ladybug, Spider, or Cricket! How awesome is that?
NATIONAL READING MONTH BLOGS
- March is National Reading Month: http://www.cricketmedia.com/blog/march-national-reading-month
- YOU, Yes, YOU Should Read to Your Children: http://www.cricketmedia.com/blog/yes-read-children
- Show Bedtime Who’s Boss: http://www.cricketmedia.com/blog/show-bedtime-whos-boss
- Learning the Big Words Authentically: http://www.cricketmedia.com/age-range/9-and-up/learning-big-words-authentically
- Make the Most out of Reading with your Young Child: http://www.cricketmedia.com/blog/make-the-most-out-of-reading-with-your-young-child
- Parents: Get Caught Reading and Improve Your Child’s Literacy: http://www.cricketmedia.com/blog/parents-get-caught-reading-and-improve-your-childs-literacy
- The Love of Reading: Advice for Young Parents: http://www.cricketmedia.com/blog/the-love-of-reading-advice-for-young-parents
- 4 Tips for Getting Teens Excited About Reading: http://www.cricketmedia.com/blog/4-tips-for-getting-teens-excited-about-reading
- Favorite First Lines to Keep Your Kids Reading: http://www.cricketmedia.com/blog/favorite-first-lines-keep-kids-reading
What a great gift. I would love these stories for my niece and nephew who are reluctant readers when they visit.