Bedtime stories 241–264 of 336

The whole library in the order it was published, newest first. These were added May 2024 to May 2024.

This is the archive in publication order, newest first, 24 stories to a page. If you know what you are looking for, the A to Z or a collection will get you there faster.

5 min Ages 3–7 · Magic The Nodding Tiger

Young Timmy, a curious adventurer, ventures into an enchanted forest. There, he discovers a mysterious nodding tiger…

7 min Ages 3–7 · Classic Tales The Bundle of Sticks

A wise old man finds a bundle of sticks and challenges the forest animals to break them. When they fail, he teaches…

6 min Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales The Peacock and the Fox

Percy the peacock loves his beautiful feathers and often boasts, making fun of others. Felix the sly fox decides to…

7 min Ages 6–10 · Classic Tales The Wolf and the Lamb

A gentle lamb lives peacefully in the forest, but a proud wolf roams nearby, intimidating all. When their paths cross…

15 min Ages 6–10 · Classic Tales The Tinderbox

When Peter's village is attacked, he uses his father's magical tinderbox to save the day. But its power is gone! Peter…

6 min Ages 3–7 · Classic Tales The Bald Man and the Fly

Boris, a kind bald man, enjoys his quiet garden until a pesky fly appears. Despite the fly's persistence, Boris remains…

3 min Ages 3–7 · Classic Tales The Two Soldiers and the Robber

Tomas and Juan, two brave soldiers, are returning to camp when they encounter a fearsome robber in a dark forest…

10 min Ages 3–7 · Nursery Rhymes Goody Two Shoes

Goody Two Shoes is a kind girl who loves helping everyone in her village. With her mischievous friends, she learns to…

9 min Ages 4–8 · Magic The Fairy

Sam, a curious child, discovers a hidden meadow and befriends Luna, a magical fairy. Luna reveals the secrets of her…

9 min Ages 6–10 · Magic The Fisherman and His Wife

A contented fisherman catches a magical fish that grants wishes. He and his wife use their wishes to become richer and…

6 min Ages 6–10 · Classic Tales The Man and His Two Wives

A kind farmer, blessed with two loving wives and a growing family, faces a terrible drought. When crops fail, his…

6 min Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales The Nurse and the Wolf

A kind nurse arrives in a peaceful village, but a cunning wolf soon disguises himself as her, offering 'healing'…

5 min Ages 3–7 · Friendship The Heron

Herry the heron feels a rumbling hunger that fish can't satisfy. When Torty the tortoise offers a kind gesture, Herry…

6 min Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales The Fox and the Grapes

A clever fox spots a bunch of juicy grapes, but they are just out of reach. Frustrated, he declares them sour and walks…

7 min Ages 6–10 · Magic The Star Wife

Mia, a curious girl, wishes to know the stars' secrets. A Star Messenger, Orion, takes her on a wondrous journey aboard…

8 min Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales The Queen Bee

Tomas and Alfonso, two curious brothers, embark on an adventure when a majestic Queen Bee challenges them with a…

6 min Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales The Eagle and the Arrow

The proud Eagle, king of the birds, scoffs at a tiny arrow. But a wise Owl warns him of a challenge where strength…

8 min Ages 5–8 · Classic Tales The Old Man and Death

Matus, an old man who loves his garden and telling stories, lives a joyful life. One day, Death arrives, not as an…

6 min Ages 3–7 · Classic Tales The Ox and the Frog

A big, boastful Ox loves to play in the mud, feeling mighty and unbeatable. A tiny Frog, disheartened by the Ox's…

5 min Ages 3–7 · Classic Tales The Peasant and the Apple Tree

A hardworking peasant dreams of a garden brimming with apples. He plants a seed and patiently tends it through seasons…

4 min Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales The Mice in Council

Master Mouser calls a council of mice, sparking curiosity throughout their quaint village. As winter approaches, the…

6 min Ages 3–7 · Classic Tales The Farmer and the Snake

Farmer Tom, known for his kindness, encounters a snake on his farm. Instead of fear, he offers the slithering creature…

8 min Ages 4–8 · Magic The Golden Beetle

Timmy discovers a magical Golden Beetle in Whimsywood who needs a brave, kind-hearted companion to find the Rainbow…

7 min Ages 4–8 · Rhyming Stories & Poems The Little Weed

A tiny seed dreams of growing tall and strong, but finds itself in unforgiving soil, surrounded by towering plants…

Other ways to find a story

Publication order is rarely the most useful way to choose. If you know the title, the A to Z is quicker. If you know the mood, try the collections. If you know how long you have, there are five-minute stories and ten-minute stories. If you know the child, browse by age. And if you would rather not choose at all, tonight\'s story is picked for you.