Bedtime stories 73–96 of 336

The whole library in the order it was published, newest first. These were added May 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 4–8 · Classic Tales The Dragon Tamers

Timmy, a boy from Willowbrook, dreams of dragons. He ventures into the mysterious Enchanted Forest, where he finds an…

11 min Ages 5–8 · Magic Princess Pink Knickers

Princess Pink Knickers, known for her unusual name and kind heart, lives in a grand castle. One day, her curiosity…

4 min Ages 3–7 · Classic Tales The North Wind and the Sun

The boastful North Wind challenges the gentle Sun to see who is more powerful. They agree to a contest: make a…

8 min Ages 3–7 · Classic Tales The City Mouse and the Country Mouse

City Mouse and Country Mouse, best friends despite their different lives, decide to visit each other's homes. City…

7 min Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales The Vain Jackdaw

Jax, a jackdaw, loves his glossy black feathers and believes he is the most handsome bird. When an Enchantress grants…

6 min Ages 5–8 · Classic Tales The Two Pots

Kofi and Kwame, two friendly potters, discover a magical tree bearing golden pots. Their newfound wealth brings fame…

7 min Ages 3–7 · Classic Tales The Hare with Many Friends

Houdini the lonely hare longs for friends in the lush forest. When he helps a tortoise stuck in a thicket, his kind…

5 min Ages 5–8 · Classic Tales The Dolphins, the Whales, and the Sprat

Playful Dolphin Delfina and lonely Blue Whale Baleen live in the vast ocean, unaware of each other. When Delfina…

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

Max, a lonely wolf, longs for a friend despite his fearsome looks. He meets Sam, a kind shepherd, and they form an…

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

Sam, a kind shepherd, cares for his flock in a lush valley. Nearby, Leo, a fearsome lion, roams. When they meet…

6 min Ages 5–8 · Classic Tales The Cobbler Turned Doctor

Thomas, a skilled cobbler, secretly dreams of healing his village, which lacks a doctor. Encouraged by an elder, he…

6 min Ages 6–10 · Classic Tales The Man and the Wooden God

Thaddeus, a hardworking man, always wants more than he has, envying his neighbours' possessions. One day, he discovers…

6 min Ages 5–8 · Classic Tales The Ass and the Lapdog

The strong Ass feels jealous of the small Lapdog's affection from the farmer. When the farmer faces a tough decision…

8 min Ages 5–8 · Classic Tales The Lion and the Statue

Leo the proud lion believes his strength is all that matters, looking down on smaller animals. When a humble monkey…

5 min Ages 3–7 · Classic Tales The Shepherd and the Sea

Thomas, a kind shepherd, lives by the sea. One day, a mysterious blue creature emerges from the water and gifts him the…

8 min Ages 3–7 · Classic Tales The Ass and His Shadows

The Ass is proud and boasts about his looks. He's puzzled when he sees three figures like him, thinking they are new…

5 min Ages 4–8 · Magic The Dwarf With The Golden Beard

In the Peaceful Forest, kind dwarf Glim discovers a magical golden beard that grants him wisdom and the ability to talk…

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…

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.