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.