Bedtime Stories for Kids
Read free bedtime stories for kids online, from short calming tales for busy evenings to longer bedtime stories for a slower bedtime routine. Browse by age and reading time to find the right story for your child.
This page brings together bedtime fairy tales, gentle folktales and original stories. Many include read-aloud audio, so children can listen and follow along at bedtime.
Looking for short bedtime stories for preschoolers, older children or quick stories before bed? Start with the age and story type sections below.
Short Bedtime Stories for Kids
These short bedtime stories for kids are quick to read and work well for busy evenings, calmer bedtimes or shorter story times.
- All Stories
- 10 to 15 Minute Stories – Free, Meaningful Tales for Kids
- 5 to 10 Mins
- A World of Stories
- Ages 0–5
- Ages 3–7
- Ages 5–10
- Ages 8–12
- Blog
- Classics
- Español
- Fable
- Fairy Tales
- Folk Tales
- Long Stories
- Nursery Rhymes
- Original Stories
- Over 15 Mins
- Philippines
- Short Stories
- Uncategorized
- Under 5 Mins
Bedtime Stories for Ages 0–5
These bedtime stories for ages 0–5 are gentle, simple and easy to follow, making them a good fit for younger children at the end of the day.
- All Stories
- 10 to 15 Minute Stories – Free, Meaningful Tales for Kids
- 5 to 10 Mins
- A World of Stories
- Ages 0–5
- Ages 3–7
- Ages 5–10
- Ages 8–12
- Blog
- Classics
- Español
- Fable
- Fairy Tales
- Folk Tales
- Long Stories
- Nursery Rhymes
- Original Stories
- Over 15 Mins
- Philippines
- Short Stories
- Uncategorized
- Under 5 Mins
Bedtime Stories for Ages 3–7
These bedtime stories for ages 3–7 include familiar favourites, gentle folktales and easy-to-follow stories for younger readers and listeners.
- All Stories
- 10 to 15 Minute Stories – Free, Meaningful Tales for Kids
- 5 to 10 Mins
- A World of Stories
- Ages 0–5
- Ages 3–7
- Ages 5–10
- Ages 8–12
- Blog
- Classics
- Español
- Fable
- Fairy Tales
- Folk Tales
- Long Stories
- Nursery Rhymes
- Original Stories
- Over 15 Mins
- Philippines
- Short Stories
- Uncategorized
- Under 5 Mins
Bedtime Stories for Ages 5–10
These bedtime stories for ages 5–10 include longer plots, memorable characters and richer adventures for children ready for more detailed stories before bed.
- All Stories
- 10 to 15 Minute Stories – Free, Meaningful Tales for Kids
- 5 to 10 Mins
- A World of Stories
- Ages 0–5
- Ages 3–7
- Ages 5–10
- Ages 8–12
- Blog
- Classics
- Español
- Fable
- Fairy Tales
- Folk Tales
- Long Stories
- Nursery Rhymes
- Original Stories
- Over 15 Mins
- Philippines
- Short Stories
- Uncategorized
- Under 5 Mins
Bedtime Stories for Ages 8–12
- All Stories
- 10 to 15 Minute Stories – Free, Meaningful Tales for Kids
- 5 to 10 Mins
- A World of Stories
- Ages 0–5
- Ages 3–7
- Ages 5–10
- Ages 8–12
- Blog
- Classics
- Español
- Fable
- Fairy Tales
- Folk Tales
- Long Stories
- Nursery Rhymes
- Original Stories
- Over 15 Mins
- Philippines
- Short Stories
- Uncategorized
- Under 5 Mins
Classic Bedtime Stories for Kids
- All Stories
- 10 to 15 Minute Stories – Free, Meaningful Tales for Kids
- 5 to 10 Mins
- A World of Stories
- Ages 0–5
- Ages 3–7
- Ages 5–10
- Ages 8–12
- Blog
- Classics
- Español
- Fable
- Fairy Tales
- Folk Tales
- Long Stories
- Nursery Rhymes
- Original Stories
- Over 15 Mins
- Philippines
- Short Stories
- Uncategorized
- Under 5 Mins
Original Bedtime Stories for Kids
- All Stories
- 10 to 15 Minute Stories – Free, Meaningful Tales for Kids
- 5 to 10 Mins
- A World of Stories
- Ages 0–5
- Ages 3–7
- Ages 5–10
- Ages 8–12
- Blog
- Classics
- Español
- Fable
- Fairy Tales
- Folk Tales
- Long Stories
- Nursery Rhymes
- Original Stories
- Over 15 Mins
- Philippines
- Short Stories
- Uncategorized
- Under 5 Mins
