Muhammad Usman Qazi

These tales are crafted to ignite young minds with curiosity, bravery, and a sense of wonder. Each story is filled with magical creatures, adventurous quests, and valuable life lessons.

These stories are filled with heartwarming moments, delightful characters, and valuable life lessons. They aim to inspire young readers to embrace their curiosity, cherish friendships, and believe in the magic within themselves.

So, dear reader, prepare to set sail on a world of enchantment, where anything is possible, and dreams come to life. As you turn each page, may you be filled with awe and joy, and may the lessons woven into these tales stay with you forever.

Adventure

Fairytale

Mystery

English

Beautiful Stories

The Mini Encyclopedia for Kids is a colorful and engaging reference book designed especially for young learners. Packed with fascinating facts, simple explanations, and eye-catching illustrations, it introduces children to a wide range of topics—from animals, plants, and the human body to space, history, inventions, and world cultures.

This kid-friendly encyclopedia is organized in short, easy-to-read sections with fun visuals, making complex ideas simple and enjoyable to understand. Each page encourages curiosity and discovery, helping children build knowledge step by step while strengthening their vocabulary and general awareness.

Perfect for school projects, homework help, or just exploring the wonders of the world, the Mini Encyclopedia for Kids is a handy guide that sparks curiosity and inspires lifelong learning.

Non-fiction

Historical Fiction

Mini Encyclopedia For Kids

Hans Christian Andersen

A beautiful castle, painted to look like it was built from red bricks, belonged to a little boy named William. Inside the castle’s elegant drawing room, framed on the walls like royal portraits, hung the court cards: Hearts, Diamonds, Clubs, and Spades. One evening, as William peeked through the gate, his head bumped the castle and shook it. To his surprise, the four knaves raised their weapons as if warning him. Curious and persistent, William nodded at them, and to his delight, the Knaves stepped out one by one and began to speak. They weren’t just cards; they had stories, secrets, and pasts as real people. What tales would they share? What lessons would they teach? What secrets do the Knaves hide behind their painted smiles? What happens when William gives each of them a glowing red candle? Read this enchanting story to discover what happens when cards come to life and tell their royal tales.

The Court Cards

Lewis Carroll

Alice could hardly believe her ears when she heard her name called as a witness in the courtroom! In her surprise, she forgot just how big she had grown, and in one clumsy moment, tipped over the entire jury-box! As the trial continued, strange rules were suddenly announced, confusing evidence was presented, and the Queen kept shouting for heads to be chopped off! But Alice, now more confident and curious than ever, refused to stay silent. What would happen next in this upside-down world where nonsense made more sense than reason? Would Alice find justice or something even more unexpected? Could this curious courtroom be the end or the beginning of something else? Read to discover the thrilling conclusion to Alice’s adventure in Wonderland!

Alice in Wonderland Part 11 (Last Part)

When Alice arrived at the court trial, she found the King and Queen of Hearts sitting on their throne with a great crowd of animals and birds seated around them, acting as the jurors. The White Rabbit, standing near the King, read out the parchment stating that the Knave of Hearts stole the tarts made by the Queen. What punishment will be given to the Knave? What part will Alice play in this trial? Will she again find herself in any trouble? Read this funny part to find out how the trial ends, what strange witnesses appear, and whether Alice will be able to speak up for herself or be swept into even more chaos!

Alice in Wonderland Part 10

After meeting the Mock Turtle in Part 8, Alice stays by the sea to hear more about his story. The Mock Turtle begins telling her about the Lobster Quadrille, a funny and lively sea dance. Together with the Gryphon, the Mock Turtle explains the steps of the dance and starts dancing round and round Alice, even stepping on her toes every now and then. Alice listens to a strange and amusing song about a whiting and a snail and learns curious things about sea creatures. What surprising things will Alice discover next? Will the trial that suddenly begins change the course of her adventure? Read this amusing part to find out!

Alice in Wonderland Part 9

In the seventh part, there was an argument going on regarding the execution of the Cheshire Cat, but its head disappeared, and the King and the executioner ran off to find it. Meanwhile, Alice came across the Duchess, who was very happy to see her. Alice began to wonder if the pepper had made the Duchess so hot-tempered in the kitchen. She was interrupted by the Duchess, who started talking endlessly about morals and strange ideas, until their conversation was interrupted by the fierce Queen, who ordered everyone back to the croquet game. The Queen then asked Alice about the Mock Turtle. Who could this Mock Turtle be, and why was the Queen looking for him? Where did Alice go with the Gryphon? To find out, read this part and discover the strange tales and curious lessons of the Mock Turtle.

Alice in Wonderland Part 8

Alice found three peculiar gardeners named Five, Seven, and Two, who were busy painting white roses red. They were terrified of being beheaded by the Queen. While they were arguing among themselves, one of them noticed Alice standing nearby, and all three quickly bowed to her. Curious, Alice asked why they were painting the roses red. Two explained in a low voice that they had accidentally planted a white rose tree instead of a red one, and if the Queen found out, she would surely order their execution. Before he could finish, Five spotted the Queen approaching. What will the Queen say to the gardeners? Will they really be beheaded as Two feared? And how will the Queen react to Alice’s presence in the garden? Read this thrilling part of the story, full of twists and surprises, to discover the true nature of the Queen of Hearts.

Alice in Wonderland Part 7

In the last part of the story, Alice, in search of the March Hare, finally reached his house. But she was quite hesitant to go near as the house seemed far too large! To her surprise, she saw the March Hare and the Hatter sitting under a tree, having tea at a long table. Between them was a tiny Dormouse, fast asleep, which they were using as a cushion for their elbows! How odd! When Alice approached, they rudely told her there was no room. But Alice, not bothered by their strange behaviour, boldly sat down in a big arm-chair at one end of the table. That’s when the real madness began. Would you accept juice that isn’t there? Would you ever dip your watch in tea to check the time? Why is a raven like a writing-desk? And what strange problem is the Hatter facing with time? Why do you think the Hatter said it's always tea-time? What story does the sleepy Dormouse tell? Read this adventurous part to find out!

Alice in Wonderland Part 6

When Alice ate the mushroom from the right side, she shrank down to nine inches tall. Even though she was small enough, the house still seemed too large and intimidating for her to enter. So, she stood there for a minute or two, staring at the house and wondering what to do next. Suddenly, she saw a footman in livery coming out of the woods. He knocked loudly on the door with his knuckles. Another footman, also in livery, with powdered curly hair and large, frog-like eyes, opened the door. Alice grew curious and crept out from the woods to listen. The two footmen were discussing an invitation from the Queen to play croquet. Alice was eager to know more about their conversation and what would happen next. How would Alice react to the strange footmen? How would they respond to her? Who is this mysterious Queen, and how is the curious game of croquet played in Wonderland? Read this whimsical chapter of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland to find out!

Alice in Wonderland Part 5

In this part of the story, Alice meets a curious Caterpillar sitting on a mushroom and calmly smoking a hookah. The Caterpillar speaks in a slow and serious tone, asking Alice who she is. Alice feels confused because she has changed her size so many times that she hardly knows herself anymore. The Caterpillar does not seem to understand her troubles and often disagrees with whatever she says. However, when the Caterpillar tells her that one side of the mushroom would make her grow taller and the other side would make her shorter, Alice hesitantly breaks off a piece from each side. What would happen now? Would she grow uncontrollably once again or shrink into nothing? Read on to discover how Alice’s strange conversation with the Caterpillar leads to yet another curious transformation in her journey through Wonderland…

Alice in Wonderland Part 4

Alice saw the White Rabbit anxiously hurrying along, as if he had lost something and was worried, muttering about “The Duchess.” He seemed to be looking for his fan and a pair of white kid gloves. Feeling sorry for him, Alice began searching for them. But as soon as the Rabbit spotted her, he angrily called her Mary Ann and ordered her to run home and fetch his gloves and fan. Frightened, Alice ran in the direction he pointed and soon found herself in front of a neat little house with a brass nameplate that read “W. Rabbit.” Curious, she went inside without knocking. But what would she find there? Could new adventures be waiting for her inside the house? Would she once again go through a strange change in size? Read on to discover what happens next in Alice's incredible journey…

Alice in Wonderland Part 3

Dear children, you may have heard about Alice and her adventures in Wonderland. Now, get ready to read this magical series that will take you on a journey full of wonder, surprises, and talking animals! 
Alice was a curious and imaginative girl. One sunny afternoon, while sitting beside her sister on a riverbank, she noticed a white rabbit rush past her. What made it strange was that the rabbit wore a waistcoat and pulled a watch out of his pocket, muttering that he was late! Curious, Alice followed him, right into a rabbit hole! Without thinking how she’d get out again, she tumbled down, down, down into a world beyond imagination. What kind of world will Alice discover underground? Will it be like her own or something wildly different? Read this exciting first part of Alice in Wonderland to find out what surprises await her in the strange land of talking creatures and curious adventures!

Alice in Wonderland Part 1

Anonymous

یہ ایک شرارتی بچے کی کہانی ہے جو الہ دین کے چراغ جیسا جادوئی چراغ خرید کر اپنے کام کرانے کی خواہش رکھتا ہے۔ چراغ سے واقعی ایک جن نکلتا ہے، مگر وہ آج کے دور کا جن ہے — ذرا سست، تھوڑا نکمّا۔ بچہ کسی دوسرے ملک کی سیر کرنا چاہتا ہے  تو جن اسے پاسپورٹ، ویزا اور ٹکٹ لا دیتا ہے۔ وہاں اُس کی ملاقات ایک موچھوں والے عجیب و غریب  اور خوفناک ڈرائیور سے ہوتی ہے۔ کیا ڈرائیور  بچے کو اس کی منزل تک پہنچا دیتا ہے؟ایسا کیا ہوتا ہے کہ بچہ پھر کبھی چراغ کی خواہش نہیں کرتا؟ آئیے سست جن کے بارے میں جاننے کے لیے کہانی پڑھتے ہیں ۔

Urdu

Aladdin Ka Chirag Aur Hum

Once upon a time, there lived two aristocratic snails in a lush burdock forest, which had once been planted specifically for them. They were proud of their noble heritage and had adopted a young snail to raise as their own. Although they dreamt of the grand past when their ancestors were boiled and served on silver dishes, their simple life was peaceful and contented. However, the mother-snail wanted to find a wife for her son. Who will help the snails find a wife for their son? Why do you think the snails believe they are the happiest creatures? Read this amusing tale to find out about the lives of the snails, their amusing journey to find a bride, and how they come to understand that true happiness is not about grandeur, but about love, family, and contentment in their own world.

Fable

The Happy Family

A.A.Milne

This humorous tale follows the whimsical reflections of a Second Lieutenant who proudly wears his single star on each shoulder. As he dreams of promotion and the glory of gaining a second star, his journey takes unexpected and amusing turns. From imagining heroic deeds to earn advancement to interpreting military policies with great enthusiasm, his optimism is both delightful and laughable. Will his long-awaited promotion come, or will he remain a steadfast Second Lieutenant with one star on each shoulder? Read this interesting story to discover if the dream of the soldier comes true.

Contemporary Fiction

One Star

Aesop Fables

Being tired of the cat’s tyranny, the mice call a meeting to devise a plan to rid themselves of the feline menace. Will they succeed in crafting a strategy that frees them from the clutches of the fearsome cat? Read this short fable to discover the mice’s ingenious plan.

Belling the Cat

H.H.Munro (SAKI)

Hector Hugh Munro is known by his pen name Saki. He was a British writer who is famous for his sharp wit, dark humor, and mastery of the short stories. Saki's writing often features mischievous characters and clever twists. His stories, like "The Lumber Room" and "The Open Window," are celebrated for their irony and unexpected endings. 
Nicholas, a clever and mischievous young boy, is punished by his aunt for refusing to eat his bread-and-milk breakfast, claiming there’s a frog in it. While his cousins are taken to the beach at Jagborough as a treat, Nicholas is left behind to stay at home. His aunt, keen on teaching him a lesson, forbids him from entering the gooseberry garden. But Nicholas, always resourceful, seems less interested in the garden and more in a hidden and forbidden lumber room, a mysterious place where no child is allowed to enter. What could be waiting for Nicholas in this secret room? Will he face any danger or perhaps, cause some for others? Follow Nicholas' cleverness and wit in this delightful and unpredictable tale.

The Lumber Room

AMNAH KHALID

سارہ ایک پراسرار آئینے کی دنیا میں قدم رکھتی ہے، جہاں ہر عکس میں ایک گہرا راز چھپا ہوتا ہے۔ جب سارہ اس آئینے کے پیچھے کی حقیقت کا پتہ لگاتی ہے، تو وہ ایک ایسے جادوئی سفر پر نکل پڑتی ہے جس میں اس کا حوصلہ اور دوستی کا امتحان لیا جاتا ہے۔ کیا سارہ اس آئینے کے راز کو کھول سکے گی اور اس میں چھپی حقیقت کا مقابلہ کر پائے گی؟ ایک نئے جہان کا دروازہ کھل چکا ہے، جہاں ہر قدم پر خطرات اور اسرار ہیں۔

Moral

Aks ka raaz

Rudyard Kipling-Translated by Sobia Hussain

پرانے زمانے میں ہاتھیوں کی سونڈ کی بجائے بڑی ناک ہوتی تھی۔انہی میں ایک ہاتھی کا بچہ تھا جس کے اندر تجسس کُوٹ کُوٹ کر بھراہوا تھا۔  اپنے  نت نئے  سوالوں سے  اُس نے خاندان بھر کا ناک میں دم کر رکھا تھا۔ پھر ایک  دن ایک منفرد سوال  کاجواب  جاننے کی جستجو لیے  وہ   ایک جرات مندانہ مہم جوئی کرتا ہے ۔ راستے میں اس کی ملاقات ایک عقلمند دو ررنگے  چٹانی سانپ سے ہوتی  ہے ۔بالآخر  اس سفر میں وہ  ایک منفرد اور انمول چیز  یعنی ایک سُونڈ حاصل کرنے  میں کامیاب ہو جاتا ہےجو اس کی دنیا  ہی بدل دیتی ہے۔  کیوریو کی سُونڈ دیکھ کر  اس کے دیگر رشتہ داروں کے کیا تاثرات تھے؟ان تمام رازوں سے پردہ اٹھانے کے لیے یہ دلچسپ کہانی پڑھیں۔

Querio Ko Mili Soondh

Chughtai Public Library

CPL Nanhey Likhari is a vibrant and inspiring magazine initiative by Chughtai Public Library, designed to ignite the creative spirit of young writers and thinkers. With the goal of nurturing imagination, language skills, and a love for reading and writing, Nanhey Likhari provides children with a unique platform to express themselves through stories, poems, essays, and artwork.

Each issue of the magazine features contributions from children across various communities, showcasing their diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents. From playful short stories that spark laughter to thoughtful reflections that inspire, CPL Nanhey Likhari captures the essence of childhood curiosity and creativity.

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Rudyard Kipling

Rudyard Kipling was an English author and poet born in Bombay, India. He is best known for his vivid storytelling and his ability to evoke the cultures and landscapes of the British Empire. His stories often depict the cultural aspects of India, as he spent his early life there. One of his most famous works is The Jungle Book, which features the character of Mowgli, who became one of the best-known figures in children’s literature and adaptations. Other notable works include Kim, The Just So Stories, and many others that earned him recognition as an innovator in the art of the short story.
In the given story, Kipling narrates in an engaging manner about a Camel who lived in the middle of a Howling Desert because he was very lazy and did not want to work. Whenever anyone tried to speak to him, he always responded with ‘Humph!’ However, one day a Djinn decided to visit the Camel after receiving complaints from the other animals. When the Djinn confronted the Camel, he was met with the same dismissive word, prompting the Djinn to seriously ponder the situation. What did the Djinn do to make the Camel realize his mistake? How did the Camel end up with his hump? Read this interesting story to find out.

How the Camel Got His Hump

Carl Sandburg

Carl Sandburg was a Swedish-American poet, biographer, and editor who won three Pulitzer Prizes—two for his poetry collections, Cornhuskers and Complete Poems, and one for his biography of Abraham Lincoln. This story is taken from Sandburg’s collection Rootabaga Stories.
In this tale, a boy named Gimme the Ax decides to go to the post office and the surrounding areas to learn about some accidents. He sets off wearing a necktie scarf made from a poppy. His first encounter is with the Potato Face Blind Man, to whom he asks the reason behind the zigzag railroad tracks. What story will the Potato Face Blind Man tell? What could be the reason for the zigzag railroad tracks? Read this folklore to discover the truth hidden behind the zigzag railroad tracks.

How Gimme the Ax Found Out About the Zigzag Railroad

O.Henry

A beautiful, elegantly dressed young woman is sitting in one of the luxurious train coaches in Denver when two young men, handcuffed together, enter the coach. As they take the only available seat near the woman, she suddenly recognizes the handsome man, Mr. Easton, an old acquaintance from Washington. However, something seems off—Easton's right hand is bound by the handcuffs. He casually explains his situation, but the truth of who he really is slowly unfolds as the train continues its journey. Will the young woman believe Easton's story? What is the true nature of his connection with the handcuffed man? Read this suspenseful story by O. Henry to discover the reality of Mr. Easton.

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