Little Turtle's Big Swim | Bedtime Story for Kids

Bedtime storyShort storyBeginnerAges 3 to 610 new words

Timmy the turtle helps lost little fish find their parents in the big pond.

Who is in the story?

TimmyA kind turtle who lives in a big pond.
Little fishSmall scared fish who lost their parents behind a rock.
Mommy and Daddy FishHappy parents who hug their baby fish.

Read the story Easy English

Timmy was a kind turtle who lived in a big pond with clear blue water. He loved swimming, eating green leaves, and looking at pretty flowers. One sunny morning, Timmy swam near a big tall rock. Behind the rock, he heard a soft sad sound. Timmy looked carefully and saw tiny little fish. The little fish were lost and scared because they missed their mommy and daddy.

Timmy wanted to help his new friends feel safe. He asked the little fish if they were lost, and they nodded their heads sadly. Timmy told them not to worry and promised to help them find home. Timmy swam slowly in front, and the little fish followed right behind him. They swam past green plants and over smooth stones together.

Timmy was a good guide who knew the pond very well. The fish felt safe with him as they swam together. Soon, Timmy saw two big happy fish swimming toward them. It was the little fish's mommy and daddy. The baby fish cheered joyfully and swam to hug their parents. The parents thanked Timmy for being so kind. Timmy smiled, waved goodbye, and swam back home happily.

Story words

turtlepondfishrockguideparentsswimkind
The big idea

Helping others in need brings great joy and creates wonderful new friendships.

10 new words

pond

A small body of still water.

Timmy lives in a big pond.
rock

A large hard piece of stone.

Timmy swam near a tall rock.
lost

Not knowing where you are.

The little fish were lost.
nodded

Moved the head up and down.

The fish nodded their heads.
worry

To feel scared about something bad.

Don't worry said Timmy.
guide

Someone who shows the way.

Timmy was a good guide.
smooth

Flat and soft to touch.

They swam over smooth stones.
cheered

Shouted with happiness and excitement.

The little fish cheered.
hugged

Held someone tightly with arms.

They hugged their babies.
cozy

Warm, comfortable, and safe.

He felt warm and cozy.

Quick quiz

1. How did Timmy find the lost little fish?

2. How did Timmy help the lost little fish?

3. How did the parents feel when they saw their baby fish?

Ask your child

  • How can we teach our children to be helpful and kind to others who are lost or scared?
  • What does Timmy's story show about being a safe and reliable friend?

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Video description

Relax and fall asleep easily while practicing basic English. In this bedtime story, you will learn simple words in "Little Turtle's Big Swim". Perfect for kids aged 3 to 8, ESL beginners, preschool and kindergarten.

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