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The Ram, the Pig and the Big Bad Wolf ~ Learn to Read English Story
A Bedtime English Story for Kids. The animals want to build their own house in the woods- but what about the big bad wolf?
A Caterpillar’s Voice ~ Bedtime English Story for Kids
Who is in the hare’s cave? A big voice!
A Spider & Robert the Bruce ~ Learn to Read with English Stories for Kids
An English Story for Kids Learning to Read. A defeated Scottish king, Robert the Bruce, is inspired by a spider. (from Scotland)
The Apple Dumpling Story ~ Learn to Read
A Bedtime Story in Simple English for Kids. An old woman’s search for an apple dumpling leads her to generous trades. A story of Gratitude and Kindness.
Weighing the Elephant ~ Learn to Read with English Stories for Kids
A Chinese Riddle Tale in English for Kids Learning to Read. A Chinese king is amazed by the gift of an elephant- but how to weigh it?
Fur and Feathers ~ 5 Min Bedtime Stories for Kids
When Mama Lion kidnaps 2 ostrich chicks , who will dare to object?
A Donkey to Market ~ Learn to Read with English Stories for Kids
A Bedtime Story in Simple English for Kids. How to best take their donkey to market? Everyone weighs in.
The Empty Pot ~ Learn to Read with English Stories for Kids
An English Story for Kids Learning to Read. The boy who grows the finest plant will be emperor, but Jun’s seed does not sprout.
Favorite Bedtime Stories
The Frog Prince: The Story of the Princess and the Frog ~ Bedtime Stories
The classic Brother’s Grimm fairytale that sparked the Disney adaptation.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Story ~ Bedtime Stories for Kids
The Classic Fairytale Story of Snow White with a Modern Twist: Who is the “fair”est of them all? Snow White of course!
Pocahontas and John Smith Story ~ Folktales Stories for Kids
A Bedtime Story of Friendship, Courage and Acceptance. . The story tells of the time Pocahontas saved the life of settler John Smith from her father, Powhatan.
Maui from Moana: Tales of the Demi-God ~ Legend Stories for Kids
This is the Legend Tale of Maui the Demi-God from Moana.
It is part of our Classic Bedtime Stories for Kids Collection. It has been adapted from the Tales of Maui as well as Disney’s version of Moana.
The Little Mermaid Story ~ Bedtime Stories for Kids in English
A Story of Courage, Learning and Love. The Classic fairy tale: The Little Mermaid falls in love with a prince on shore and she makes a deal with the Sea Witch to become human. But without her voice, how can the prince fall in love with her?
The Ugly Duckling Story ~ Fairy Tale Story for Kids in English
A Bedtime Story of Acceptance and Self-Awareness. A Mama Duck is proud when her six ducklings hatch from their eggs. But one duckling does not look like the others? Is he truly an Ugly Duckling?
Pinocchio Story ~ Fairy Tale Bedtime Stories in English for Kids
A Bedtime Story of Honesty, Courage and Truth. If Pinocchio is to become a Real boy he needs to learn how to be honest, brave and true.
A Cinderella Story ~ Bedtime Stories for Kids
The Classic fairytale of Cinderella: a young girl, mistreated by her step-mother and step-sisters, who finds out that dreams really can come true.
Rumpelstiltskin ~ A Fairy Tale Bedtime Story for Kids
A Grimm’s Brother Tale: A miller tells a tale that his daughter can turn straw into gold. A strange little man is willing to help…for a price. Guess his name and he will be gone…but what is his name?
The Snow Queen Fairy Tale Story ~Bedtime Story for Kids
The Classic Tale of the Snow Queen: Gerda and Kai struggle to fight the Snow Queen and find the balance between Good and Evil.
Sharing a bedtime story with your children is storytelling in its most purest form. It's an opportunity to not just share a simple bedtime story to be forgotten, but passing on a lifetime of lessons from those who came before us.
Share our Bedtime Stories and Classic fairy tales in a nightly ritual of learning. While a bedtime story might be seen as something to rush through in order to get to the quickest inevitable conclusion, a much needed rest for a busy child, it can be the most magical moment of the day.
Taking that child to a world of discovery through a story will surely leave a lasting impression.
Above you will find some of our favorites! Short Stories for kids online that are perfect as bedtime stories or anytime stories. With Themes of Cooperation, Friendship, Kindness, and a little magic, these short bedtime stories for kids are sure to please your little one as they drift off into pleasant dreams. What better way to teach morals then through magical short stories which entwines the message within the confines of the tale.
Leave a lasting impression and share a special moment with your child through a storytelling experience they will treasure forever. We hope you enjoy our Classic Fairy Tales shared as a Bedtime Story.
Our entire collection of Stories for Kids also make wonderful Bedtime Stories! Our children's stories come from Folktales (or folk tales), stories that have been shared from generation to generation by word of mouth, from all over the world.
These children's stories consist of Animal tales, Riddles Stories, Myths and Legends,from all over the world! Our stories for kids are Kid-tested, Multicultural and feature positive Moral messages to leave a lasting impression on the children in your lives! They also make wonderful themed Moral Stories for Kids in the classroom and at home. Share our Short Stories for Kids with those in your life.
Bedtime Stories | Award-Winning Free 5-10 Min Bedtime Stories Kids Love
Short bedtime stories for kids
We know bedtimes can be unpredictable, however a short bedtime story for kids can help create an easier bedtime routine. Reading before bed has been proven to help kids have a better sleep. Sooper Books has a range of short bedtime stories for kids, from 2 minutes to 5 minutes.
We have a variety of categories that you and your kids can explore. From classic bedtime stories for kids such as Little Red Riding Hood to original series collections all written by our authors.
Our Bedtime Stories for Kids include stories inspired by Grimm's Fairy Tales, Hans Christian Andersen and Aesop fables.
Hercules And The Wagoner
3 mins. 4-10yrs. Bedtime Stories. A farmer gets his wagon stuck in the deep, squelchy sticky mud. How will he get free?.More
The Fox And The Grapes
3 mins. 4-10yrs. Bedtime Stories. What lesson can we learn from a stroppy, thirsty fox that doesn't get what he wants..More
Charlie Bryce
2 mins. 4-10yrs. Bedtime Stories. Charlie comes to school with a head full of lice. Amidst the chaos, something happens to his hair..More
The Hare And The Tortoise
3 mins. 4-10yrs. Bedtime Stories. A hare and a tortoise are not exactly evenly matched but decide to have a race..More
Free bedtime stories
If you’re looking for bedtime stories to read for free, you’re in the right place. At Sooper Books you can find hundreds of free bedtime stories. We believe everyone should be able to access award winning, quality stories.
That’s why we have bedtime stories free for all!
The Three Little Pigs
10 mins. 4-10yrs. Bedtime Stories. Three little pigs build houses from straw, sticks and bricks. Which house keeps them safe?.More
The Princess And The Pea
5 mins. 4-10yrs. Bedtime Stories. A bedraggled maiden turns up at the King’s castle and the Prince thinks she might be a Princess..More
Cinderella
16 mins. 4-10yrs. Bedtime Stories. As the kingdom prepares for a much anticipated Royal Ball, will Cinderella be able to attend?.More
Candy King
5 mins. 4-10yrs. Bedtime Stories. A boy who eats sweets morning, noon and night. Then something strange starts happening..More
Bedtime stories to read online
Read bedtime stories online with ease at Sooper Books. We've evolved traditional books with modern technology. Sooper Books was created to easily integrate into modern day families so we optimised our bedtime stories to read online.
Parents can read our online bedtime stories or have the story read by our narrator.
Our range of kids bedtime stories can easily be read online in a matter of minutes. We also have audio recordings of each story, so your children can either listen or read along with the audio. Bedtime stories to read online are the perfect solution for those busy nights.
Bedtime stories to read online are a great alternative to physical books. With Sooper Books you can easily access and read quality bedtime stories from your computer, laptop, phone or tablet - wherever you may be!
Weirdlife: Episode 1 -The Curdmonkey
8 mins. 6-10yrs. Bedtime Stories. Hickory Slick guides us through a day in the life of a curdmonkey, the caretaker of a rare grove of cheese trees on a secret island..More
Dink And Donk: Episode 1 - All The Loud That's Allowed
12 mins. 3-5yrs. Bedtime Stories. Sarafina Dinkle, a young Husharoonian, is accidentally delivered to Earth. There, she meets her new best friend - a moose named Donk..More
Monty: Episode 1 - The Flomble Traps
9 mins.
6-10yrs. Bedtime Stories. Monty is a young, green-furred monster. Our hero must try to keep his new fuzzy friend out of his boss’s dreaded Flomble traps!.More
Dumpling: Episode 1 - Mopping Budgemallows
9 mins. 3-5yrs. Bedtime Stories. Young Bonnie Fields meets a magical toy, Dumpling, and learns she is the only one who can save the entire dreamy Fluffland society!.More
Bedtime stories read aloud
All Sooper Books bedtime stories come read aloud by our Disney narrator. Explore our huge range of free audio bedtime stories for toddlers and children on Sooper Books. Parents wanting to learn how to read a children's story like a pro will be able to tell a good bedtime story after listening to a few Sooper Books narrations.
Types of bedtime stories
A bedtime story could be a fairy tale, a fable or any short story that isn't too scary. Our kid’s stories come in all shapes and sizes, from silly rhymes to slightly more complex storylines. Whether you need stories to make your little one laugh, think or simply get lost in a good old-fashioned bedtime story adventure – we’ve got it all!
Our story collection includes brave children, a variety of animals (including a scheming wolf or two) princesses, some long hair and many more family-friendly themes.
Can you guess which stories we’re talking about?
Why do we write bedtime stories?
When we first decided to create a bedtime story for kids, we knew we wanted it to be fun, engaging and high quality. We wanted Sooper Books to bring children's publishing into the 21st century. We strongly believe that bedtime stories for kids need to fit seamlessly into modern family lives which is why our free bedtime stories are all online.
It began when we started writing stories for our own family. Then our friends and wider families asked for copies and we started to share Sooper Books with other children.
At Sooper Books we write, curate and narrate bedtime stories for kids so they can enjoy the best quality content, enchanting stories and magical adventures.
Bedtime stories promote a positive attitude to reading and instil a love of books in children from an early age.
Why are bedtime stories so important?
Bedtime stories are an ideal way to end the day, as they help ease children into a peaceful sleep.
Bedtime stories are important because they help to create a calming environment, whether bedtime stories are read sitting down or in bed, they encourage us to slow down.
Studies have shown that reading as little as 6 minutes per day can improve our quality of sleep, reduce stress, and sharpen our mental ability. Read our blog on The benefits of reading just 6 minutes together for more of the science behind bedtime stories.
Reading doesn't just help children have a good night's sleep, it helps adults too.
We want bedtime routines to be a positive experience for children and parents alike. Our bedtime stories are designed to inspire imagination and creativity in our young readers.
With so many bedtime stories to choose from, you can always find the perfect bedtime story on Sooper Books.
Bedtime stories for children. ⭐😴Read online with pictures.
In this section we have collected interesting fairy tales from all over the world that are suitable for reading before bed.
You can read them online and completely free. These small instructive and kind stories will help children calm down after a stormy day and tune in to rest.
In bedtime stories you will not find cruelty and frightening characters. Only light plots and pleasant characters.
At the bottom of each fairy tale there is a hint for which age it is intended. nine0005
An interesting fairy tale is that part of childhood that stays with us forever, even when childhood is gone. This is a magical world that is wide open in front of the baby, and acquaintance with it begins with a short and sweet bedtime story.
At what age to read fairy tales to a child
There is no strict age limit in reading fairy tales to a child. Reading for a child is primarily an opportunity for emotional intimacy with an adult. Even if not a word is clear yet, the familiar timbre of the voice, the measured rhythm soothe the baby and stimulate its development. That is why psychologists recommend reading fairy tales even to babies.
The main condition: the process should bring pleasure to both the adult and the baby. nine0005
The benefits of reading fairy tales
A bedtime story read by a parent is a powerful stimulus for the child's development, the child's wide opportunities in the following areas: imagination; fantasy; creative thinking; speech skills; emotional development; the ability to find a way out of problem situations.
Unlike cartoons, a fairy tale does not present the child with ready-made images and the world invented by the artist, but invites him to think, think out and imagine what is not in the illustrations. nine0005
Simply put, we read to children at night and at the same time unleash their creativity. The next step is the first children's tests of themselves as an author and artist, but that will come later. And now such familiar and at the same time amazing short bedtime stories come to the aid of parents.
Bedtime stories - what should they be?
It often happens that every day a baby asks for the hundredth time to read a familiar fairy tale to him, not wanting to listen to any others.
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It's not worth arguing and trying to read something new - a bedtime story exists just to lull and give pleasant dreams. So, it should be: short; calm; kind; without dynamic details in the plot, but with a happy ending.
Repeated repetition of the same situation (a familiar room, a favorite blanket and a soft toy, next to it is a mother reading a familiar fairy tale) turns into a kind of ritual for the baby, which has a calming effect. It helps relieve the emotional stress that has accumulated over a long day. nine0005
Short stories on our website
The Short Bedtime Stories section presents famous works by Russian and foreign authors that have become favorites for children all over the world.
Magic little men created by Astrid Lindgren, Donald Bisset's kind tigers, Sergei Kozlov's inseparable Hedgehog and Bear cub - these and other characters are looking forward to meeting young readers.
Here you will also find folk tales and illustrated works by Vladimir Suteev.
Kids will be delighted with simple instructive stories and colorful pictures created by a real Master. nine0005
Tips on the site
The free bedtime stories presented on our site are so diverse that sometimes it can be difficult to find the right one. To help parents, we have developed a convenient search engine that allows you to view the parameters of a fairy tale without opening it: age of readers; reading time; short description; popularity indicator; illustration.
Tales for boys with pictures
Boys, for you we have collected all the most interesting and exciting works in one section. Here you will find fairy tales about dragons, magic, strength, courage and courage. And also get acquainted with stories about the life and adventures of your peers - ordinary boys. Read fairy tales for boys with pictures on the Mishka Books website. nine0005
A short story about a kid and a prankster Carlson adapted by B. Larin for children. "Kid and Carlson" read This story actually happened.
But, of course, it happened far away from you and me - in Swedish ...
Microbe Petka is a funny story about microbes - little Petka and his friend Anginka, living in a glass of ice cream. “Petka-microbe” read How Petka saved his native drop A microbe lived in one drop of water. The name of the microbe was Petka. At…
The story about the boy Svante Svanteson, whom everyone called the Kid. He lived with his family in Sweden and dreamed of a real friend - a dog! One day, the wonderful prankster Carlson, who lives on the roof, flies to him. And in…
Continuation of the story about the boy Malysh and his friend Carlson. The parents did not like this friendship and they advertised in the newspaper that a tutor was required for the Kid. The text is presented in an adaptation for children by Boris Larin. “Carlson is back”…
A tale about a smart boy from a large family of poor onions. One day, his father accidentally stepped on the foot of Prince Lemon, who was passing by their house.
For this, his father was thrown into prison, and Cipollino decided to rescue his father. Chapter…
An interesting story about two cranes having a rest. One crane lay on the grass all the way, and the other helped the animals: someone to get a bucket from the river, someone to lift a basket on a spruce. Guess which faucet had a good rest...
The tale of how a bus mother taught her little bus not to be afraid of the dark... About a little bus that was afraid of the dark to read There was a little bus in the world. He was bright red and lived with his mom and dad in a garage. Every morning…
The tale of an unprecedented strongman Nikita Kozhemyak, who with his strength and cunning defeated a terrible snake and saved the princess ... (in the retelling of KD Ushinsky) Nikita Kozhemyak read In the old days, a terrible snake appeared not far from Kyiv. Many people from…
Ivan Tsarevich and the Gray Wolf is one of the most beloved Russian folk tales. With the help of the gray wolf, Ivan Tsarevich finds the Firebird, the beautiful wife Elena the Beautiful, the faithful golden-maned horse and defeats the envious.
(A.N. Afanasiev, 1819) Ivan Tsarevich and ...
A story about how the donkey Mafin found a piece of paper with a plan where the treasure was hidden. He was very happy and decided to immediately go in search of him. But then his friends came and also decided to find treasures. Muffin is looking for...
A tale about a brave and devoted mongoose Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, who lived in a big house with people who sheltered Rikki after a big flood. The mongoose saved the inhabitants of the house from vipers who lived in the garden and wanted to get rid of people. Rikki-Tikki-Tavi…
A fairy tale about a little boy, the size of a little finger. Despite his height, the boy was very resourceful and brave. He repeatedly saves his brothers from death and helps his family cope with the need ... The Boy-with-a-Thumb read Once upon a time ...
The tale tells about the life and adventures of a dwarf - a man with small stature and a large head. Everyone called him Little Muck. He was left an orphan early and his relatives drove him out of the house.
Little Muk is sent by white…
One day Deniska and Mishka played hockey and were late for lessons. They came up with a good reason, but never agreed. As a result, the deceit came out. A fire in an outbuilding or a feat in the ice read We…
The tale of how the glorious hero Ilya Muromets caught the Nightingale the Robber and brought him to Prince Vladimir in the city of Kyiv… Ilya Muromets and the Nightingale the Robber read Ilya Muromets gallops at full speed. His horse, ...
The tale of Ivan Tsarevich, who went to rescue his mother from the underworld. In this he was helped by the princesses of the copper, silver and gold kingdoms. Read in the fairy tale about the fight between Ivan Tsarevich and Raven Voronovich, about the betrayal of his father and the miraculous…
Fascinating story about domestic animals that grew old and decided to go to the city of Bremen and become street musicians there. On the way to the city in the forest they met a house with robbers.
