Stories For 6 year Olds

This collection of stories is designed for children around the age of six, offering simple narratives that feature both familiar and fantastic characters. The stories cover a variety of themes, from adventures with animals to imaginative encounters with magical creatures.

Uncle Wiggily Adventures

The Uncle Wiggily stories are a series of tales about a kind rabbit named Uncle Wiggily and his various adventures. He often finds himself helping friends or outwitting dangers, like in Uncle Wiggily And The Wolf where he cleverly escapes from a wolf. Other notable adventures include Uncle Wiggily’s Thanksgiving, in which Uncle Wiggily spreads Thanksgiving cheer by visiting his friends with cakes and helping them appreciate the good in their lives. In Uncle Wiggily And The Red Squirrel, Uncle Wiggily teams up with a squirrel to outsmart a bear and find a surprise party. The Uncle Wiggily and Wonderland Alice stories feature him interacting with characters from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, like Alice and the Cheshire Cat, while he also encounters challenges in the magical world.

Animals and Their Adventures

Many of the stories in this collection feature animals, often taking the roles of helpful or mischievous characters. In Uncle Wiggily And The Lazy Duck, Uncle Wiggily helps a lazy duck become more industrious. Similarly, Uncle Wiggily And The Clothes Wringer involves a mishap with a washing machine and a circus elephant, with Uncle Wiggily stepping in to solve the problem. Uncle Wiggily On Roller Skates introduces a situation where Uncle Wiggily helps a mouse girl while avoiding a hungry bear.

Magical Worlds and Mysterious Events

Some stories take children on journeys to magical or unexpected places. Uncle Wiggily And Wonderland Alice introduces Alice, who helps Uncle Wiggily navigate through a bizarre world, while in Uncle Wiggily And The Strange Umbrellas, Uncle Wiggily encounters whimsical umbrellas and helps his friends during an April shower. In Uncle Wiggily And The Gryphon, Uncle Wiggily joins Alice to meet the fierce Gryphon, encountering both danger and adventure along the way. Uncle Wiggily And The Caterpillar presents another encounter with magical creatures, as Alice and Uncle Wiggily help a Blue Caterpillar while evading a circus elephant.

Helping Others

Many of the stories center around Uncle Wiggily or other characters helping others in times of need. Uncle Wiggily Helps Jimmie follows Uncle Wiggily as he helps a boy named Jimmie and his sick dog Percival, traveling to find a doctor. Uncle Wiggily And Susie’s Doll shows Uncle Wiggily assisting a little girl named Susie in finding her lost doll in the snow. Uncle Wiggily And The Doll Doctor focuses on Uncle Wiggily helping a doll doctor who is stuck in glue, with a successful rescue mission.

Holidays and Festivities

A number of stories are themed around holidays and celebrations. Uncle Wiggily’s Jack-o’-lantern follows Uncle Wiggily as he helps friends create Jack-o’-lanterns for Halloween. In Christmas Greens, a princess story highlights the holiday spirit, while Christmas Songs brings together villagers to celebrate Christmas through song. The Yule Log presents a traditional Christmas tale where the lighting of a Yule Log marks the beginning of a festive season.

Kindness and Good Deeds

Several stories in this collection emphasize the importance of kindness and good deeds. Uncle Wiggily And The Flowers demonstrates how Uncle Wiggily helps a bear after a simple act of kindness, changing the bear’s mood. In Uncle Wiggily And The Sorrowful Crow, Uncle Wiggily takes a trip with a sad crow, showing compassion for others even when things aren’t going well. The Christmas Promise tells the story of a harper who chooses to keep a promise to his family despite challenges, reflecting the value of commitment and generosity.

Playful Adventures

Other stories revolve around lighthearted, playful themes. The Stick Horse features a boy playing with a stick horse, pretending he’s riding fast. The Brown Birds follows two birds as they build a nest, with the help of animals around them. Uncle Wiggily And The Tricycle shows a boy getting a surprise Christmas gift—his very own tricycle—leading to a fun day of riding.

These stories are filled with timeless themes of adventure, kindness, and problem-solving, providing engaging and thoughtful reading for young children. Each one offers a simple yet meaningful narrative that will keep children entertained while subtly imparting important lessons.