Bedtime stories 145–168 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 3–7 · Classic Tales
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Greta, Grilda, and Gorping, live in a peaceful valley. But a grumpy troll guards the only…
4 min
Ages 3–7 · Bravery & Courage
Little Red Riding Hood (A Gentler Retelling)
Little Red Riding Hood loves visiting her kind grandmother, but the woods hold a warning: beware the sly wolf. When a…
9 min
Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales
Riquet With The Tuft
Jean, a kind woodcutter, is cursed by a wicked fairy, leaving him with a grotesque tuft. He hears of Princess Adeline's…
7 min
Ages 3–7 · Friendship
Little Blue Riding Hood
Little Blue Riding Hood sets off to deliver a basket of treats to her grandmother, who lives across a thick forest. Her…
16 min
Ages 6–10 · Classic Tales
The Little Mermaid
Ariel, a curious young mermaid, dreams of the human world. When she falls for Prince Eric, she makes a desperate deal…
13 min
Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales
Prince Darling
Prince Darling, a kind prince, is turned into a hideous frog by an evil sorcerer and banished to the enchanted forest…
14 min
Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales
The Sleeping Beauty In The Wood
A king and queen welcome their daughter, but a wicked fairy curses her to sleep forever on her sixteenth birthday. Kind…
7 min
Ages 3–7 · Rhyming Stories & Poems
Twinkling Feet’s Halloween
Twinkling Feet, a cheerful rabbit known for his sparkling dance, receives a mysterious invitation to a Halloween party…
6 min
Ages 6–10 · Magic
Pandora’s Box
Pandora, the first woman, receives a mysterious box from Zeus. Despite warnings, her endless curiosity leads her to…
6 min
Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales
The White Doe
Princess Isabelle discovers a magical white doe, Luna, in the Enchanted Forest. They become inseparable companions…
4 min
Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales
Dapplegrim
Agnes and Elsa, two brave sisters, live in a village where a whispered legend tells of Dapplegrim, a mischievous forest…
16 min
Ages 5–8 · Classic Tales
Aladdin and the Magic Lamp
Young Aladdin and his monkey Abu live in Old Agrabah, dreaming of a better life. When Aladdin discovers a magic lamp…
7 min
Ages 4–8 · Magic
The Wonderful Sheep
Young shepherd Thomas discovers one of his sheep is missing from the flock. His search leads him to a secret glade…
11 min
Ages 4–8 · Magic
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Young lovers Hermia and Lysander face a dilemma when Hermia's father demands she marry another. They flee into an…
16 min
Ages 6–10 · Classic Tales
The Happy Prince
The magnificent Happy Prince statue, adorned with sparkling jewels, looks down upon his city and sees great suffering…
8 min
Ages 3–7 · Classic Tales
The Lion and the Mouse
A timid mouse and a mighty lion cross paths in the jungle. When the powerful king of the jungle finds himself in a…
6 min
Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales
The Oak and the Reeds
A proud oak tree boasts about its strength, looking down on the flexible reeds. When a fierce storm arrives, the oak…
4 min
Ages 3–7 · Classic Tales
The Crow and the Pitcher
A thirsty crow searches for water on a scorching day. He finds a pitcher, but the water is too low to reach. With a…
6 min
Ages 3–7 · Classic Tales
The Tortoise and the Ducks
Toby the tortoise loves watching the happy ducks by the tranquil pond. One day, speedy Harry the hare challenges slow…
5 min
Ages 3–7 · Classic Tales
The Farmer and the Stork
Farmer Tomas has a huge harvest to bring in, but it's a lot for one person. A magnificent stork offers to lend a beak…
7 min
Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales
The Ratcatcher
Bumblebee Hollow is overrun by clever rats, causing sleepless nights for the villagers. Young Timmy, with a kind heart…
9 min
Ages 4–8 · Classic Tales
The Pumpkin Giant
Polly, a curious girl, discovers a kind giant cursed to be a pumpkin. He longs to break the witch's spell that binds…
9 min
Ages 4–8 · Magic
My Own Self
Sammy the snail has a dazzling, colourful shell but wonders what truly makes him special. He embarks on a gentle…
4 min
Ages 3–7 · Classic Tales
The Grasshopper and the Ants
Grasshopper loves summer fun, singing and dancing, while the busy ants gather food for colder days. When the rain and…
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