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.