The Internet doesn’t have to be bad. Make the Internet a friend by using some of the great resources on it. There are many stories online that children can read. We’ve got your library started with the best online stories for children to read.

	When the Grumpy Bug goes out, he discovers that nobody wants to play with him because he is grumpy. Finally, he becomes good-tempered and has many friends to play with! This interesting story with cute characters was written by Robert Scull.
	Ziggity Zoom has a good story for kids who love pirates（海盗）. My Little pirate was written by Sharon Pierce McCullough. I love My Little Pirate. It tells about the adventure trips of a little pirate and his friends. It’s one of the best online stories for kids to read.
	Artie Knapp has written a funny story about Owen, a turtle, who is afraid of storms. Later, his elder sister helps him overcome his fear of storms. The Shell Shocked Turtle is a story every child who faces fear can relate to. I’m sure children can learn something important from the meaningful story.

Reading for fun is a wonderful hobby. 【小题1】 Also, research has shown that reading for fun every day is also very good for mental health and helps people feel happier. However, a study found that just over half of children (51.5%) enjoy reading, which is fewer than the year before. 【小题2】

Yes—Reading is a good habit to keep up. Research has shown that students who read for pleasure show positive progress in their vocabulary, spelling and even math. Reading in your free time also gives you a chance to relax. When reading, you can forget about other worries for a while. 【小题3】 It might encourage you to speak to others about what you’ve been reading. It also helps you connect with characters in books and learn more from not only their experiences but your own.

No—Reading shouldn’t be a chore. Not everyone has the same hobbies. 【小题4】 Also, people may love to read but might not have time or want to do it every day. Instead, they should only read when they feel like it. It might motivate (激发) them to read for longer when they do pick up their book. 【小题5】 They may need to take a break from reading and do other things.