Animal Stories Reading Comprehension Passages with Questions and Answers
Motivate reluctant readers with these free, one-page, printable short stories all about animals. Print the reading passages for offline use or test comprehension with the fun online quiz. Recommended level: 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Grade and up

These smart animals know how to have a good time.

And you thought hamsters were just cute furry pets...

Dino, a Bottlenose dolphin, is a very smart 4-year-old.

Pingo the penguin's favorite riddle is- What do you call a cold penguin? A brrr-d!

2 cats + 2 cats + 2 cats = ?

What happens when an annoying frog meets a hungry snake?
A Very Very Old Bird Informational Text
She's the oldest wild bird in the world and she still lays eggs.

It looks like a small chubby bear and wiggles when it walks.

This Native American legend explains why.
A Rabbit and Her Kittens Informational Text
These kittens may be hopping soon.

What a game... big animals vs. little animals
The Baby Owl and the Mop Informational Text
A baby owl's new best friend is a mop!
Coyote and the Milky Way Legend
So that's how all those stars got to the night sky!

Read this old Polish legend to find out.
George Washington and His Dogs Informational Text
This president loved dogs.
Abraham Lincoln and His Cats Informational Text
This president loved cats.
Two Frogs Go to the Big City Funny Story
These frogs need glasses!

Why are these kangaroos worried about rain?

Is that a kitten dropping from the sky?
The Office Dog Funny Story
You'll want to hire this dog after you read this.

This well loved animal is endangered.

Jack leads the pack... to broccoli!
How to Train your Dog to Play Basketball Informational Text
Make your dog a star!

Hint... a show-off Bear is involved.

Do you know the difference?

Ava wasn't happy about a nightly dance party in her attic.
Spotted! A Spotted Zebra Informational Text
Read about a rare baby zebra with white polka dots instead of stripes.

A tale from Uganda about how donkeys became zebras

Which team does the bat play on - Mammals or Birds?

These Russian dogs are far out!

A tale from India about a clever rabbit that outsmarts an evil lion

This story will tell you.

Beware of the aye-aye's middle finger!
Coyote and the Cheese Folktale
A fun Mexican folktale about a rabbit and a coyote
The Little Brown Dog Fiction
A scary story!

Vivi had a big problem on her hands with this badly behaved bird.
Photo of Blind Puppy and his Brother Goes Viral News Story
10,000 offers came in to adopt these puppy brothers.

Help! The sun has disappeared. It's cold and dark.

This prehistoric turtle is the biggest turtle ever.
Eddie, the Sea Otter, Plays Basketball Informational Text
This sea otter's got game!

Read about the biggest meanest frog ever.

This elephant sold a painting for $25,000.

Want to go for a walk? Not these dogs!

Ben was very sorry he did.

Scientists discover a turtle thought to be extinct.
Animal Totems Informational Text
Which of the 12 animal totems are you?
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