Too Many Cooks

Story Reading Level C Ages 3–8 Free

Too Many Cooks — 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 Too Many Cooks

Three brothers — Jin, Cal, and Pete — all wanted to make breakfast at the same time.

Page 2 of Too Many Cooks

I will make eggs! said Jin. I will make toast! said Cal. I will make juice! said Pete.

Page 3 of Too Many Cooks

But the kitchen was very small. Everyone bumped into everyone else.

Page 4 of Too Many Cooks

Jin spilled the eggs. Cal burned the toast. Pete knocked over the juice.

Page 5 of Too Many Cooks

The kitchen was a mess. All three boys stood looking at it.

Page 6 of Too Many Cooks

Then they started laughing. This is a disaster! said Cal.

Page 7 of Too Many Cooks

Let's do one thing at a time, said Jin. We will take turns.

Page 8 of Too Many Cooks

This time it worked. They made a great breakfast and cleaned the kitchen together.

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