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The Painting & The Cat
A fictional story about a painting and a cat. What could the cat be talking about?
Confucius on Losing One’s Temper
From the philosopher, Confucius, an explanation on losing one’s temper and the art of self-control.
The Story of the Aged Mother
This Japanese folktale tells the story of an unkind ruler who issues cruel orders.
Romeo and Juliet, A Love Story and Tragedy ~ Stories for Kids
Romeo and Juliet, a Tragic Love Story. Two regal families in Italy are entangled in a long-standing feud. Can Romeo, who hails from one of the families and Juliet, who hails from the other, find happiness together?
A Surprise in the Oven
A story about creative thinking and having everyone work together from Canada.
The Magic Mirror Story ~ Fairytale Bedtime Stories for Kids
The King will only marry a girl who is confident enough to look into his magic mirror.
The Mice and the Elephants
A herd of elephants do a favor for the mice. How can a small thing repay a big thing?
The Geese and The Fig Tree
When a vine starts to grow, the wise old bird says to get rid of it. What happens next?
The Tale of The Doves & The Hunter
A Hunter puts a net on the banyan tree. Can the doves escape? A story of Teamwork.
The Tiger’s Whisker or “How to Cure a Changed Man” ~ A Korean Folktale
NEW!!! A wife wants to know how to cure her changed husband. Will a tiger’s whisker help? A Korean Folktale
The Gift of the Magi
Della and Jim wish to give each other the perfect Christmas present, how will they get the money?
Hercules (Heracles) and His Labors Story ~ Greek Mythology for Kids
NEW!! Hercules (Heracles) and His Labors Greek Myth Stories for Kids. This version expands upon the Disney movie Hercules to show the labors of Hercules. This story presents the true Myth of Hercules (Heracles) and the Labors he has to go through to pay for his actions towards his family while under Hera’s spell. This content is mature and we recommend this story be read by those 12+.
Robin Hood and the Golden Arrow
Robin Hood takes part in an archery competition that is thrown by the Sheriff of Nottingham.
Swapping Places
A farmer and his wife swap places, taking on new tasks, he finds her work is not so easy.
How to Turn Dirt Into Gold
A young man learns the secret of how to turn dirt into gold from an alchemist.
The Ugly Duckling
A Mama Duck is proud when her ducklings hatch, but one does not look like the others.
A Spider & Robert The Bruce
An English story for Kids learning to read. A defeated Scottish king is inspired by a spider.
Birbal Finds a Thief
An English Story for Kids Learning to Read. How can Birbal tell who the thief is?
Birbal and the Mango Tree
Who owns the Mango tree? Birbal helps two men decide and discover who is the proper owner.
Akbar and the Half-Reward
Akbar gives a reward to Mahesh who saved him, but someone wants half. What will he do?
Weighing the Elephant
A Chinese king is amazed by the gift of an elephant- but how to weigh it? This is a riddle tale.
Mulan: The Tale of Hua Mulan
A legend tale about a girl who goes in disguise as a boy and joins the army in her brother’s place.
Sima Guang Breaks the Vat
A Chinese Story in English for Kids Learning to Read. Sima Guang is tasked to save his friend.
The Velveteen Rabbit
A story about a stuffed rabbit’s desire to become real through the love of his owner.
The Empty Pot
The boy who grows the finest plant will be emperor, but Jun’s seed does not sprout.
A Donkey to Market
A story in simple English for Kids. How to best take their donkey to market? Everyone weighs in.
Fur and Feathers ~ 5 Min Bedtime Stories for Kids
When Mama Lion kidnaps 2 ostrich chicks , who will dare to object?
A Caterpillar’s Voice
Who could it be in the hare’s cave? A big voice! Is it really just a caterpillar?
The Apple Dumpling
A story in simple English. A woman’s search for an apple dumpling leads her to generous trades.
The Enormous Turnip
An old man grows a giant turnip. How did this happen? Can he harvest it?
The Wager Story ~ Folktales Stories for Kids
Two lords place a wager to test a boy’s honesty.
The Stolen Bairn
A Scottish folk tale about a mother’s fierce love for her baby, known as a bairn.
Susu & The Magic Mirror
Susu’s magic mirror reveals the sad & honest truth about her stepmother.
The Talking Fish
A Story of Generosity and Keeping a Promise from Armenia.
A fisherman, who is fired after he saves the life of a talking fish, is desperate.
The Golden Goats
Three brothers catch several runaway golden goats, unfortunately something happens.
The Three Riddles
Far from home, a prince must answer three riddles to keep his life.
The Traveler’s Secret Story ~ Folktales Stories for Kids
A traveler shares his secret with an old couple and their adopted son.
The Troll in the Ditch
Pedar is rushing to get to Lisa’s house- why take time to help a little old troll in a ditch?
A Turkish Judge Story ~ Folktales Stories for Kids
A king goes in disguise to see how his people really live. (from Turkey)
Wali Dad Story ~ Folktales Stories for Kids
Wali Dad wants to give away his valuables, but surprises await him.
The White Tiger Story ~ Folktales Stories for Kids
A boy prepares for years to face the White Tiger that captured his father.
A Twist of Fate: The Tale of the Wizard Khizr ~ Folktales Stories for Kids
A Story of Forgiveness and Mercy from Iran.
Desperate times call for the Wizard Khizr. But who can find him?
The Search for Two Grains of Sand
How can two people who once met in a sandstorm find each other again?
The Twelve Wild Ducks
A princess risks everything to free her 12 older brothers from a spell.
The Hidden Scar
On their wedding day, a bride and groom realize they had already met.
Sunlight & Moonlight
Two young princes escape danger at a palace but will soon find more in the desert.
The Talking Eggs
The talking eggs of a magical and strange old woman can bring one great fortune.
The Two Princesses ~ A Princess Story Fairy Tale for Kids
Two princesses escape into the woods, then one princess disappears.
Princess Kate
Princess Kate and her sister flee the palace to try to break an evil spell, will they succeed?
The King’s Choice Story ~ Folktales Stories for Kids
How can the King choose a councilor to rule while he is away?
Kone ~ Legend Stories for Kids
Feeling abandoned and desperate, a magical old woman lashes out.
The Lion’s Enchantment
To save a prince, a maiden must give up what is most valuable to her. What could that be?
The Tale of El Capitan
Overnight, a magic rock, El Capitan, raises a boy and girl who had fallen asleep on top of it.
The Girl with the Loveliest Hair in the World
A story of discovery, the girl with the loveliest hair in the world returns home.
The Witch’s Magic Ball
A sinister and evil witch lures a girl with a magic ball. Her brother must find out how to free her.
The Magic Twigs ~ Short Story for Kids
A troubled boy finds a secret animal community.
Mousey the Merchant ~ Folktale Stories for Kids
A poor young man builds a fortune, starting with one dead mouse.
The Importance of Listening: The Tale of the Pebble Shooter ~ Folktale Story
An orphan who masters the art of shooting pebbles attracts the King.
The Prince & His Three Fates ~ Short Story for Kids
The prince’s fate is to die by three animals. His wife will not accept it.
The Wild Man & The Prince
When he is exiled, a prince is forced by his servant to switch his clothes.
Princess Amaradevi Story
Princess Amaradevi engineers a scheme to free her exiled husband. A tale from Cambodia.
Pumpkin in the Jar
A Bedtime Stories Classic: A maiden must figure out how to fit a full pumpkin into a tiny-necked jar.
The Queen and the Mouse
A queen gets locked up as prisoner but finds one unusual friend…a dancing mouse.
Rags and Tatters
Whoever picks up a rose that is thrown into the street will marry the princess.
Roland & Oliver, King Charlemagne ~ Legend Stories for Kids
Two champions are chosen to battle to decide an argument of the King’s.
The Wedding Secret: The Tale of the Royal Bridegroom ~ Short Story
A Story of Forgiveness, Honesty and Justice, from China.
A girl who grew up disguised as a boy is ordered to marry the princess.
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
King Arthur’s nephew is bound by a promise that he must seek a mortal blow.
The Six Friends
One of six friends is missing – where is he? The five friends go in search.
The Most Valuable Treasure: The Tale of the Three Sons ~ Folktales
One of the sultan’s three sons searches for the most valuable treasure, true love.
Stefan and Geirald ~ Legends Stories for Kids
To travel the world, Stefan promises to let any honor fall to his friend, Geirald the Coward.
The Wanderings of Vicram Maharajah ~ Fairy Tale Stories for Kids
A king learns how to enter another creature’s body, and then flies off.
Becoming Head of the Household
To be allowed back home, 3 brides must find rare and impossible items. One girl wants to help.
A Story of Two Brothers
A rare and endearing folktale about the love and generosity of two brothers from Israel.
King Arthur and the Half Man ~ Legend Stories for Kids
An opponent threatens a young King Arthur in a battle of body and mind.
King Arthur and the Riddle: The Wedding of Sir Gawain and Lady Ragnell
King Arthur must answer the riddle: what it is that women really want, most of all.
The Ogre’s Feather Story ~ Folktales Stories for Kids
A young courtier volunteers to pluck a feather from a man-eating Ogre.
The Lad & The Maiden in The Clouds
A lad spends his life searching for a maiden who appeared in his dream.
The Magic Tree Trunks
A prince and princess exiled from the castle hide in two magic tree trunks.
The Merchant, the Tiger and the Six Judges
A merchant releases a tiger from its cage and immediately regrets it.
The Young Hunter and the Old Woman of the Woods ~ Folktales Stories for Kids
A gentle tale from northern Finland about the power of listening.
The Spellbook in the Forbidden Room
A very special spellbook holds the key to rescue – but who can read the spells?
The Three Princes ~ Folktales Short Story for Kids
A Story of Generosity, Love, and Respect, from the Middle East.
Whatever suitor brings back the best gift in a year will win the princess.
The Four Friends Story ~ Folktales Stories for Kids
Four animal friends must pool their forces to defeat a hunter.
The Frog & The Condor
A Bedtime Stories Classic: A girl kept as a prisoner by a condor is offered a hope of rescue from a frog.
The Hunter and the Trap Story ~ Folktales Stories for Kids
A Story of Gratitude, Justice and Kindness, from Tibet.
A hunter frees those caught in his elephant trap. Should he have freed the man being chased by the animals?
The Girl and the Chenoo Monster
The terrible Chenoo monster threatens a girl and her brothers. Can a gentle touch cure the monster?
The Girl Fish
A girl is transformed into a fish to seek the lost crown of a queen-fish…but how?
Sapana and the Birds of Prey ~ Folktales Stories for Kids
A Story of Courage, Friendship and Perseverance from, the United States.
Chasing a porcupine up a tall tree, Sapana is lured to her capture.
The Golden Goose
A parade of villagers get stuck to Simpleton and his goose. Based on the Grimm Brothers’ tale.
Guleesh & The Princess of France
After Guleesh and his band kidnap a princess, he feels bad and tries to make amends.
The Bear Feast
A Bedtime Stories Classic: An old man invites a grizzly bear chief and his followers to a feast, they become friends.
A Fair Trade: The Story of the Jade Treasure ~ Chinese Short Story for Kids
A Story of Courage, Creative Thinking, and Keeping a Promise, from China.
A weaker state is at the mercy of a strong, enemy state who wants to trade for the Jade Treasure.
Janet and Thomalyn
Only Janet can save Thomalyn from being sacrificed by the Fairies…but how?
The Native American Cinderella
A scar-faced, youngest of three daughters, seeks a warrior’s heart. A story from Canada.
The Fisherlad & The Mermaid’s Ring
A fisherlad uses a mermaid’s ring to win the heart of his own true love. But how?
In Search of the Magic Lake ~ Legend Stories for Kids
A maiden journeys to the Magic Lake, a quest her brothers had failed.
The Contest of the Fairies
Two fairies bet on whether a womanizing prince will stay true. (from France)
Time Changes All Things
A haughty princess must marry a beggar, who is actually a prince in disguise.
The Girl and the Puma
A frightened Spanish girl forges a powerful, impactful relationship with a puma.
