Bedtime stories 49–72 of 336

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

7 min Ages 5–8 · Classic Tales The Farmer and His Sons

Farmer Thomas lives with his three sons: strong Jack, clever Tom, and lazy Harry. A wise old man visits, offering to…

9 min Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales The Old Lion and the Fox

In a lush jungle, an old, proud lion rules, admired by all but a clever fox. The fox, seeing the lion's arrogance as a…

8 min Ages 4–8 · Magic The Kingdom of the Ogres

Young ogre Ogg lives in a cosy village but longs to explore the mysterious forest. Despite challenges, he journeys deep…

8 min Ages 5–8 · Discovery How Jack Went To Seek His Fortune

Young Jack dreams of adventure beyond his quiet village. He prepares diligently, builds a raft, and sets sail, facing…

8 min Ages 5–8 · Classic Tales The Yellow Dwarf

Curious Rosamund ventures into an enchanted forest and meets Sunflower, a tiny yellow dwarf banished from his magical…

8 min Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales The Giant Who Had No Heart In His Body

Greta, a brave little girl, lives in a peaceful valley where everyone fears a mysterious giant said to have no heart…

9 min Ages 3–7 · Responsibility Hey Diddle Diddle, Little Red Hen

The Little Red Hen dreams of baking her own bread, starting from a tiny wheat seed. She asks her farmyard friends for…

5 min Ages 3–7 · Magic The Anxious Leaf

Luna, a beautiful red leaf, is always anxious and fearful, longing to dance in the wind but held back by her worries. A…

8 min Ages 3–7 · Problem Solving Huffy Puffy Wolf

In the serene Peaceful Forest, the Huffy Puffy Wolf is misunderstood because his joyful 'huffs' scare other animals…

13 min Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales The Musicians of Bremen

Old Donkey, Horse, Dog, and Cat are unhappy and feel unwanted. They decide to leave their homes and journey to Bremen…

6 min Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales The Fighting Bulls and the Frog

Bravehorn, the oldest Fighting Bull, seeks a new leader for his proud herd. Trials begin, but a wise frog suggests that…

10 min Ages 5–8 · Classic Tales The Mouse, the Frog, and the Hawk

Max the mouse and Freddy the frog live peacefully until Hector the hawk casts a terrifying shadow over their forest…

7 min Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales The Horse and the Groom

A magnificent horse, proud of his looks, only admires himself. When a kind groom arrives, the horse slowly begins to…

8 min Ages 3–7 · Classic Tales The Stag at the Pool

In the Enchanted Forest, wise Stag and energetic Hare are the best of friends. When they enjoy a day at the pool, a…

6 min Ages 3–7 · Classic Tales The Bull and the Goat

Boris the grumpy Bull and Gina the cheerful Goat are very different. When a blustery day traps them and blocks their…

4 min Ages 3–7 · Classic Tales The Bow and the Lyre

In a lush forest, an abandoned silver bow and golden lyre yearn for purpose. A wise old owl encourages them to join…

7 min Ages 3–7 · Classic Tales The Fly and the Draught-Mule

Flick the fly loves to boast about his speed, often teasing the hardworking Draught-Mule. One rainy day, Flick finds…

4 min Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales The Dog and the Oyster

Rex, a curious dog in a quaint seaside village, discovers a glistening oyster on the beach. Intrigued by a faint sound…

7 min Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales The Blacksmith and His Dog

The blacksmith and his loyal dog, Sparky, work side by side every day. Sparky is always ready to help, whether it's…

4 min Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales The Swallow and the Other Birds

A proud Swallow boasts about his perfect, mud-free nest, believing it superior to all others. When a fierce storm…

6 min Ages 3–7 · Classic Tales The Astrologer Who Fell into a Well

Zephyr, a proud astrologer, boasts about his wisdom and skills. One day, admiring his reflection, he tumbles into a…

10 min Ages 3–7 · Magic The Fair With Golden Hair

A weary traveller stumbles upon a magical forest and meets a fair woman with golden hair. He asks for a gift to share…

14 min Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales The Twelve Dancing Princesses

The king's twelve beautiful daughters mysteriously wear out their shoes dancing every night. Worried, the king…

7 min Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales Little Gretchen and the Wooden Shoe

Gretchen lives in a cheerful village, but her heart is set on finding a magical wooden shoe hidden deep in the…

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.