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14 Oct 2026 · 4 minNew

The Little Dinosaur’s Big Shadow

Toby is the smallest dinosaur at the Halloween shadow show, but his shadow is enormous. There is just one problem: most of it won't fit on the rock wall. Can he give everyone a proper look at his pretend monster? Read the full story: https://www.readthetale.com/holiday-stories/halloween-stories/the-little-dinosaurs-big-shadow As always, visit us at www.ReadTheTale.com for all your favorite tales and stories.

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   14 Oct 2026 · 5 minNew

   The Bench Nobody Wanted to Move

   Getting ready for Grandma's birthday, Owen finds that everyone has a different place in mind for the garden bench. Before anyone lifts it, he draws a pretend bench—and discovers what the family has been trying to say. Read the full story: https://www.readthetale.com/bedtime-stories-by-age/7-year-old/the-bench-nobody-wanted-to-move As always, visit us at www.ReadTheTale.com for all your favorite tales and stories.

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   13 Oct 2026 · 5 minNew

   The School Bell’s Day Off

   The little school bell swings without a sound, and lunchtime is nearly here. Leo has an idea for calling everyone in, but his quiet signal needs a little help to travel across the playground. Read the full story: https://www.readthetale.com/bedtime-stories-by-age/6-year-old/the-school-bells-day-off As always, visit us at www.ReadTheTale.com for all your favorite tales and stories.

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   12 Oct 2026 · 5 minNew

   The Costume with the Extra Tail

   Lily is ready for the Halloween party until she finds two tails on her fox costume. Dad can fix it, but while she waits, a little music gives her a different idea about her strange new outfit. Read the full story: https://www.readthetale.com/holiday-stories/halloween-stories/the-costume-with-the-extra-tail As always, visit us at www.ReadTheTale.com for all your favorite tales and stories.

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   11 Oct 2026 · 6 min

   The Unicorn at the Laundry Line

   A unicorn borrows Maya's laundry to disguise himself for a game among the clouds. But a sheet that looks perfect on the ground behaves very differently in the breeze, and Maya must rethink what he really needs. Read the full story: https://www.readthetale.com/bedtime-stories-by-age/7-year-old/the-unicorn-at-the-laundry-line As always, visit us at www.ReadTheTale.com for all your favorite tales and stories.

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   10 Oct 2026 · 5 min

   The Camping Chair with Three Legs

   Nora wants the best seat at her family's campsite, but her little folding chair keeps tipping her sideways. Finding a comfortable spot takes her away from the view she chose—and brings something else into view. Read the full story: https://www.readthetale.com/bedtime-stories-by-age/6-year-old/the-camping-chair-with-three-legs As always, visit us at www.ReadTheTale.com for all your favorite tales and stories.

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   9 Oct 2026 · 5 min

   The Pumpkin with the Sleepy Smile

   Ruby’s painted pumpkin looks much too sleepy for Halloween. With Dad’s help, she finds a cozy place for it on the porch, where a small mistake becomes part of the evening’s fun. Read the full story: https://www.readthetale.com/holiday-stories/halloween-stories/the-pumpkin-with-the-sleepy-smile As always, visit us at www.ReadTheTale.com for all your favorite tales and stories.

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