The Little Mermaid
Far under the ocean, where the water is as blue as the prettiest cornflower, lived the Sea King. In the deepest part of his kingdom was his palace, with walls of coral and a roof made of seashells...
Painless Words Graded Reading
Painless Words Graded Reading is designed to build a comprehensive English reading library. In addition to graded reading organized by difficulty, we carefully select article topics to cover all aspects of life in English-speaking countries.
The Emperor's New Clothes
Many years ago, there was an Emperor. He loved new clothes more than anything else. He did not care about his army or the theater. He only wanted to wear a new outfit every hour of the day. He spent...
The Ugly Duckling
A mother duck sat on her eggs. The eggs were in a nest. The sun was warm. One day, the eggs began to crack. Crack, crack! Little ducklings came out. They were small and yellow. They said, "Peep,...
The Little Match Girl
It was very, very cold. Snow was falling, and the evening was getting dark. It was the last evening of the year, New Year’s Eve. A poor little girl was walking in the street. Her head and feet were...
Thumbelina
A woman lived alone. She wanted a child very much. She was sad. She went to a kind fairy for help. The fairy gave her a special seed. "Plant this seed," said the fairy.
Growing Food in the City
Maria’s hands, wrinkled and strong, did not start a revolution. They simply pushed seeds into the dark soil of a vacant lot. For years, this patch of land was just a space between two brick...