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…

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.