Have you seen the movie Coco? If so, do you remember the song “Remember Me”? It goes “Remember me, though I have to say goodbye. Remember me, don’t let it make you cry. For even if I’m far away, I hold you in my heart, I sing a secret song to you each night we are...
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Bedtime HistoryThe Story of The Odyssey by Homer for Kids
The Illiad In a previous story, we learned about the ancient Greek poet Homer, and his epic poem The Iliad. The Iliad told the story of the hero Achilles, and how he had to overcome his anger to help his people win the Trojan War. The Odyssey is a very different...
The Illiad by Homer for Kids
Do you like superhero movies, like Spiderman, Wonder Woman, and The Avengers? Or maybe you can’t wait for the next Star Wars movie, where you’ll get to see people go on dangerous voyages and fight in epic battles in order to fulfill their destinies. If this sounds...
History of Eva Peron for Kids
Imagine that you are living in South America in the 1940s. Life is fun in Argentina, the country where you live, but also hard for your family and for many people you know. Most people are poor and cannot find jobs that pay well. The jobs that your...
History of Storytelling and the Oral Tradition for Kids
Have you ever gone camping? When you camp, you’re usually in a place where there isn't wifi or cell reception, or even electricity. You have to figure out ways to entertain yourself that don't involve movies, TV, or the internet. If you haven't been in that situation,...
History of the Leaning Tower of Pisa for Kids
Take a minute to imagine that you have traveled with your family to Italy. You visit a popular tourist spot to check out one of the most famous buildings in the world: the leaning Tower of Pisa. As you approach the tower, you can see that it is leaning...
History of Jackie Robinson for Kids
Learn about Jackie Robinson, who against all odds, became the first black Major League baseball player for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
History of Bessie Coleman for Kids
Imagine you’re a pilot, thousands of feet above the earth on an airplane. You look down from your cockpit at the patchwork of fields and tiny, Lego-sized houses below you. You’re planning your route, but you’re not trying to get from point A to point B. Instead of...
History of Miguel Hidalgo for Kids
Close your eyes and imagine that you are hiking through a dense jungle in Mexico. The leaves around you are thick and wet. You use a sword to chop your way ahead. Sometimes you stumble and fall on roots or get stuck in vines that block your path. The weather is...
History of Babe Ruth for Kids
Close your eyes and imagine you are sitting in a stadium with crowds of people all around you. You smell buttery popcorn and freshly cooked hot dogs. “Peanuts! Popcorn!” A vendor yells from across the aisle. “Get your peanuts, popcorn!” As everyone gets seated there...