Short storys for kids

Librivox has short stories for kids, including

Thumblina by Hans Christian Andersen(1805-1875) – 00:26:56
Source: E-text
[mp3@64kbps - 12.9MB]

The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde(1854-1900) – 00:24:30
Source: E-text
[mp3@64kbps - 11.7MB]

A Moral Alphabet by Hilaire Belloc(1870 -1953) – 00:18:37
Source: E-text
[mp3@64kbps - 8.9MB]

that last one, you might want to check the e-text, which includes illustrations

G FOR GNU

G

STANDS FOR GNU,

whose weapons of Defence Are long, sharp, curling Horns, and Common-sense. To these he adds a Name so short and strong, That even Hardy Boers pronounce it wrong.

How often on a bright Autumnal day The Pious people of Pretoria say, "Come, let us hunt the—" Then no more is heard But Sounds of Strong Men struggling with a word. Meanwhile, the distant Gnu with grateful eyes Observes his opportunity, and flies.

MORAL

Child, if you have a rummy kind of name, Remember to be thankful for the same.