Free printables
Free printable picture stories for kids (PDF)
Pick a picture story, visual lesson or full book, read it online, then download a print-ready PDF for free. Every page is illustrated, for ages 2–10.
Print one with your child as the hero
What you get
- Picture stories - Short bedtime and everyday stories with a picture on every page. Easy to read aloud in a few minutes.
- Visual lessons - A child’s question answered in pictures, like why the sky is blue, with a few tap questions at the end online.
- Full books - Longer illustrated books that print as a proper booklet for a quiet afternoon.
Printable PDFs to download now
Tick a few to download or email them together.
How it works
- Pick a story - Choose by language, age or topic. Tap a cover to read it online first.
- Download the PDF - One tap saves a print-ready PDF. A few downloads a day are free without an account; a free account removes the limit.
- Print and read together - Print at home on A4 or Letter paper, staple it, and it is a little book.
Questions parents ask
Are the printable stories really free?
Yes. Reading online and downloading the PDFs of public stories, lessons and books is free. Without an account you get a few downloads a day; a free account removes the limit.
What ages are they for?
Ages 2 to 10. Each story shows its age band, and the toddler stories use short, simple sentences.
Which languages are there?
Printable shelves exist in English, Spanish, Malay, Indonesian and Tamil + English, and stories can be read online in 23 languages.
Can my child be the hero of a printable story?
Yes. Type your child’s first name (a photo is optional) and we make a story starring them that you can read and print.
Can I email the PDF instead of downloading it?
Yes. Every PDF card has an Email it button that sends the file to your inbox.
Want your child inside the story?
Type a first name and get a picture story where your child is the hero. Free to make.