The Big Puddle

Story Reading Level C Ages 3–8 Free

The Big Puddle — illustrated children's story

A free illustrated bedtime story for kids. Read along below or open the GoReadling app for audio narration and word highlighting.

Page 1 of The Big Puddle

After a huge rainstorm, there was a puddle as big as a pond at the end of the street.

Page 2 of The Big Puddle

Three kids stood at the edge looking at it. No one wanted to go first.

Page 3 of The Big Puddle

I dare you, said Will to his friend Dee. Dee shook her head.

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Then the youngest, a boy named Sam, ran straight into the middle. SPLASH!

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Water flew everywhere. Sam stood knee-deep, laughing with his arms out wide.

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See? It is great! Come in! Dee and Will looked at each other and jumped in.

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They splashed and stomped until they were completely soaked from head to toe.

Page 8 of The Big Puddle

All three walked home dripping wet, still laughing. Their parents were not as amused.

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