On the Road

Stories for Little Journeys

A story can make time on the road feel like a chance to pause, wonder, and share a moment together. Browse these tales and choose one that suits your child’s mood or your next outing.

Bodie and the Bubble on His Mirror When a soap bubble blocks Bodie’s side mirror, he and Nell wait for a clear view before heading to the garage. 7 min read
Cal and the Picnic Gate When a locked gate blocks Cal’s path to the picnic, he and Rosa work out how to keep the fruit cool and get it to the tables. 7 min read
Denny’s Steady Ride Tow truck Denny learns that helping Jo onto his flatbed takes patience, careful listening, and a pace that feels right to them both. 8 min read
Jules and Maple’s Missing Instructions Jules and her little mail truck, Maple, search for a missing delivery sheet before taking a package to the right door. 8 min read
Kayla’s Chalk-Line Plan When scooters crowd the sidewalk, Kayla draws a chalk line to make room for everyone waiting for ice cream. 8 min read
Keira and Buster’s Hello When Buster the bus rolls past without waving, Keira wonders if he still remembers her. 7 min read
Mack Makes Room Tow truck Mack helps Dot find a safe place to watch the neighborhood parade. 7 min read
Molly Finds the Way Home Molly helps her family find a safe way home when heavy rain floods their usual road. 7 min read
Rae and the Two Giant Fish Rae follows a puzzling clue through town to find Bix and tow his car to the repair shop. 7 min read
Rosie’s Mailbox Mystery When a mailbox flag won’t stay up, Leo and Mom come up with a safe way to alert the mail carrier to his letter. 7 min read
Toby’s Careful Gravel Trip Toby the dump truck and Fern the loader work together to bring gravel safely to a muddy playground path. 8 min read

Choose a story for the trip

For a tale centered on a small mystery, try “Jules and Maple’s Missing Instructions” or “Rosie’s Mailbox Mystery.” “Keira and Buster’s Hello” offers a story to share when you’re in the mood for a friendly greeting, while “Toby’s Careful Gravel Trip” may suit a quieter moment about taking care.

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