Bedtime stories 97–120 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.
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…
6 min
Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales
The Ant and the Grasshopper
Meet Grasshopper, who loves to sing and dance, and Ant, who works hard storing food. As autumn turns to winter…
8 min
Ages 3–7 · Magic
Starlit Quest for the Cosmic Petal
Sprout, a tiny sapling in the Enchanted Garden, dreams of reaching the stars and finding the mystical Cosmic Petal…
10 min
Ages 5–8 · Journeys
Sunbeam's Journey to the Ice Planet's Heart
Sunbeam, a curious little star, dreams of visiting the distant, cold Ice Planet to share his warmth. With advice from…
10 min
Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales
The Dog in the Manger
Dug, a grumpy farm dog, feels jealous when new neighbours with a horse and donkey move in next door. He tries to scare…
10 min
Ages 5–8 · Classic Tales
The Lion, the Fox, and the Beasts
The lonely Lion, king of the forest, longs for a friend. He meets the cunning Fox, who also seeks true companionship…
6 min
Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales
The Ass, the Fox, and the Lion
The hardworking Ass befriends the mighty Lion in the forest. But when a cunning Fox appears, he tries to trick the…
6 min
Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales
The Fox and the Monkey
A clever fox envies the joyful monkey's delicious fruits. He devises a cunning plan to trick the trusting monkey…
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.