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Bedtime stories 73–96 of 319

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.

6 min Ages 4–8 · Magic The Great White Bear and the Trolls

The Great White Bear protects his peaceful forest home. When a group of grumpy trolls arrives and starts playing…

8 min Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales The Lark and Her Young Ones

Mama Lark and her three young ones live happily in a meadow. As winter approaches, food becomes scarce and the cold…

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

Heifer Hilda and Oxley, best friends on a peaceful farm, find their bond tested when Hilda's pride in her grace makes…

21 min Ages 6–10 · Classic Tales Hansel and Gretel

Hansel and Gretel live with their father and mean stepmother, who plans to abandon them in the forest. Overhearing her…

7 min Ages 5–8 · Problem Solving Seven At One Blow

Hans and Friedrich, two brave brothers, live in a village terrorised by seven towering ogres. They embark on a quest to…

14 min Ages 4–8 · Magic Jack and the Beanstalk

Young Jack lives in a poor village and sells his family's cow for magic beans. Overnight, a colossal beanstalk grows to…

8 min Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales Chicken Licken

Chicken Licken believes the sky is falling after a mischievous crow spreads a rumour. Panicked, he sets off with his…

7 min Ages 6–10 · Classic Tales Long, Broad and Sharpsight

Long, Broad, and Sharpsight are three brothers, each with a unique gift. When their kingdom falls under a dark spell…

8 min Ages 3–7 · Classic Tales Henny Penny

Henny Penny, a cheerful hen, sees a pebble fall and believes the sky is falling. Worried, she sets off to warn her…

17 min Ages 6–10 · Classic Tales The Pied Piper of Hamelin

Hamelin is overrun with rats until a mysterious stranger, the Pied Piper, arrives with a magical flute. He offers to…

7 min Ages 3–7 · Classic Tales The Ugly Duckling

A mother duck hatches a clutch of ducklings, but one egg is unusually large. When it hatches, the grey, scruffy…

13 min Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales The Golden Goose

Brothers Jack and Jill face hardship until Jack discovers a magical golden goose that lays precious eggs. Jill's heart…

5 min Ages 3–7 · Responsibility Little Red Hen

The Little Red Hen finds a grain of wheat and dreams of baking delicious bread. She asks her barnyard friends for help…

10 min Ages 6–10 · Magic Three Feathers

Hans, Friedrich, and Wilhelm, three brave brothers, embark on a thrilling quest deep into a mysterious forest. They…

5 min Ages 3–7 · Magic The Three Dwarfs

Three friendly dwarfs, Boldo, Grunty, and Snuffio, welcome a lost traveller into their forest home. After sharing food…

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

Ollie the hardworking ox and Freddy the sprightly frog form an unlikely friendship in a peaceful valley. Despite…

7 min Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales The Wolf and the Crane

A cunning wolf finds himself in a hunter's trap, roaring in frustration. A wise crane hears his cries and, with a kind…

9 min Ages 5–8 · Magic The Four Wishes

Sam discovers a magical lantern that grants four wishes, each with a challenge. He wishes for a beautiful garden, a…

6 min Ages 3–7 · Magic The Moon-Cake

The Shining Moon wants to share its light with the darkest corners of the land. It bakes a special moon-cake, full of…

9 min Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales The Wild Boar and the Fox

A solitary wild boar enjoys peace in the forest until a cunning fox, known for mischief, seeks him out. The fox tries…

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

In the Enchanted Forest, cunning Fox and gentle Goat are friends. Fox devises a sneaky plan to trick Goat, but Goat…

7 min Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales The Fox and the Leopard

A clever Fox, full of pride, challenges the strong Leopard to a race. Convinced he's the best, Fox takes a sneaky…

6 min Ages 3–7 · Classic Tales The Hare and the Tortoise

The confident Hare loves to boast about his speed, often teasing the slow and steady Tortoise. Challenging Tortoise to…

7 min Ages 3–7 · Classic Tales The Tortoise and the Hare

In a lush valley, the speedy Hare challenges the steady Tortoise to a race. Hare's confidence soars, while Tortoise…

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.