Curiosity Stories
Gentle stories for curious minds
Curiosity stories that spark "why?" — and when it's time to wind down, create a calm bedtime story made for your child.
Create a story for tonight →Why do we get a fever?
Explains how fever helps the body fight germs and return to normal.
Why do frogs say ribbit?
Explains how frogs make “ribbit” sounds and what the calls mean
What makes wind?
How sunlight warms Earth unevenly and sets air moving as wind
The Science of Balance: The Inner Ear
How the inner ear senses motion and helps the brain keep you balanced
Why is the sun warm?
A simple look at how sunlight travels to Earth and warms our skin
Why do snakes shed their skin?
Explains how shedding helps snakes grow and refresh their skin
Why do we have hair?
A gentle explanation of how hair helps keep us warm and protect our eyes.
Why do cats purr?
A calm explanation of how purring works and what it can mean
Fire Rainbows and Sun Halos
How ice crystals bend sunlight to make halos and “fire rainbows”
Why do we grow?
A simple look at how bodies grow bigger with cells, food, and sleep
What is a kelp forest?
A calm look at kelp forests and the sea animals that live there
Where does the toilet water go?
Explains how toilet water travels through pipes and gets cleaned safely
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