Spanish comprehension for kids

Prince Husain and the Flying Carpet – Bilingual Story in Spanish English for Language Learners

Do you want to learn Spanish yourself, or teach it to a child in a simple and effective way?

This bilingual English–Spanish retelling of Prince Husain and the Flying Carpet makes the language learning experience enjoyable and effortless.

Each English sentence is paired with its Spanish translation, so you can follow the meaning instantly and pick up new vocabulary as you read.

The short, direct lines and natural repetition help you (or a child) understand real Spanish patterns without drilling, memorizing grammar rules, or using complicated apps.

If you’re looking for a practical method to learn or teach Spanish that builds real comprehension through context, this story gives you exactly that.

Enjoy this free story!

Cinderella – Free Simple Story in Spanish and English for Language Learners

If you’re searching for a gentle way to learn Spanish or introduce Spanish to your child, bilingual English-Spanish stories are a fantastic place to start.

Short, simple sentences enable beginners and children to follow along easily, absorb new Spanish words, and begin recognizing common patterns.

These bilingual stories create natural Spanish immersion, spark curiosity, and make Spanish learning feel playful instead of stressful.

Enjoy reading this free bilingual fairytale!

Rumpelstiltskin – Free Fairytale Story in Spanish and English for Kids and Beginners

Bilingual English-Spanish stories are an easy and enjoyable way to help a child understand and speak Spanish naturally.

With simple sentences, clear vocabulary, and repeated exposure, these short stories make Spanish learning feel effortless and fun. Reading bilingual stories regularly builds confidence, improves comprehension, and turns Spanish into something familiar and exciting.

Enjoy this free bilingual story of Rumpelstiltskin in simple Spanish and English!

There was once a poor miller who liked to brag.
Había una vez un molinero pobre que le gustaba presumir.

One day, he told the king, “My daughter can spin straw into gold!”
Un día le dijo al rey: “¡Mi hija puede hilar paja y convertirla en oro!”

The daughter gasped.
La hija jadeó.

She could not spin anything into gold.
Ella no podía convertir nada en oro.