Bedtime stories 265–288 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.

8 min Ages 4–8 · Family The Old Man and His Grandson

An old man lives a solitary life in his cosy cottage, longing for companionship. When his grandson visits, their shared…

8 min Ages 4–8 · Rhyming Stories & Poems Why The Autumn Leaves Are Red

The Autumn Tree in an enchanted forest wonders why its leaves turn a vibrant red. It embarks on a brave journey to find…

10 min Ages 4–8 · Friendship Rabbit’s Eyes

Sam, a curious child, discovers a talking rabbit whose magical eyes have lost their sparkle. Together, they embark on…

7 min Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales The Rose and the Butterfly

Rosalind, a spectacularly beautiful rose bush, takes great pride in her appearance, believing she is the meadow's true…

6 min Ages 3–7 · Classic Tales The Mischievous Dog

Max, a mischievous dog, loves adventure and finds a hidden clearing with two old dogs guarding a pile of delicious…

4 min Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales The Fox Without a Tail

Fawkes the fox loves playing tricks, but one mischievous prank goes wrong, leaving him injured and full of regret. He…

5 min Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales The Two Frogs

Felix and Freddy, two happy frogs, live in a serene pond until a storm and drought force them to seek a new home. Their…

6 min Ages 3–7 · Classic Tales The Cat and the Mice

In a peaceful village, happy mice live simple, joyous lives. But when a sleek, cunning cat arrives, he dreams only of…

6 min Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales The Pea Blossom

Farmer Thaddeus receives a mysterious pea seed and plants it with great care. When nothing grows for a long time, he…

5 min Ages 3–7 · Magic The Water Lily and The Gold-Spinners

In a peaceful forest, tiny Gold-Spinners discover a magical water lily that grants wishes. Their wish for endless gold…

10 min Ages 6–10 · Rhyming Stories & Poems Mudjee Monedo

Mudjee Monedo loves exploring the Enchanted Forest. One day, he discovers an ancient tree that reveals a secret: a…

9 min Ages 5–8 · Friendship The Faithless Parrot

Young explorer Sam ventures into a vibrant jungle and meets a mischievous parrot. Despite the parrot's playful pranks…

6 min Ages 5–8 · Magic The Seven Foals

Elias, a curious boy, discovers seven magical foals under a wicked witch's spell in an enchanted forest. To free them…

5 min Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales Lily and the Lion

In a magical meadow, kind Lily encounters a mighty lion seeking water. Showing courage, she helps him, and he…

5 min Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales The Man Who Made The Trees Blossom

A mysterious man arrives in a quaint village, sharing stories and helping out. He has a secret: each evening he slips…

11 min Ages 5–8 · Magic The Fiery Dragon

Eli discovers a mysterious, shimmering egg that hatches into a baby dragon named Ember. As Ember grows, its fiery…

7 min Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales The Twelve Wild Ducks

As dusk falls, twelve beautiful wild ducks enjoy their peaceful pond in an enchanted forest. But a wicked hunter…

9 min Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales The Three Robbers

Three quirky robbers, Grunty Gus, Sneaky Sam, and Fangy Fred, plan to steal the magical Golden Goose. A brave little…

10 min Ages 4–8 · Magic The Crow Peri

Peri, a curious crow, discovers a shimmering stone with a mysterious message. He seeks help from wise village animals…

5 min Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales The Three Golden Apples

Cedric embarks on a brave adventure into an enchanted forest, seeking three magical golden apples that grant wishes…

14 min Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales The Six Swans

Six kind-hearted brothers are turned into swans by their jealous sister's wicked trick. Banished to an enchanted…

4 min Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales The Emperor’s New Clothes

The Emperor loves new clothes and is very proud. Two clever weavers promise to make him a magical suit, invisible to…

9 min Ages 4–8 · Magic Bushy Bride

The Bushy Bride, daughter of the Forest King and Queen, feels self-conscious about her wild hair as her wedding day…

8 min Ages 5–8 · Classic Tales The Stones of Five Colours and the Empress Jokwa

Empress Jokwa and wise Mingan embark on a grand adventure to find five magical stones. They face challenges from raging…

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.