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0:00 / 0:00 The Fox and the Grapes The Fox and the Grapes is a classic fable for kids aged 6–12 about...
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A World of Stories About Our Folk-Tale Collection Travel the globe without leaving your reading nook. These folk tales and legends were first shared by hearth-fire and are now retold for young listeners everywhere. From Welsh lakes to Irish giants, from Scottish tricksters to French mysteries, each story carries the flavour of its homeland—and a life lesson that still rings true. Ideal for ages 5 to 12, the tales encourage cultural curiosity, spark lively discussions, and pair beautifully with classroom geography projects. Every folk tale is free to read, beautifully formatted, and accompanied by discussion prompts so you can dig deeper into history and heritage together. All Folk Tales
0:00 / 0:00 The Fox and the Grapes The Fox and the Grapes is a classic fable for kids aged 6–12 about...
0:00 / 0:00 El Gallo Kiriko – (Kiriko the Rooster) El Gallo Kiriko (Kiriko the Rooster) is a traditional folk tale told...
0:00 / 0:00 The Emperor and the Nightingale A Classic Fairy Tale by Hans Christian Andersen “The Emperor and the Nightingale,” often...
0:00 / 0:00 La Ratita Presumida La Ratita Presumida (The Vain Little Mouse) is a traditional Spanish folk tale retold for children...
0:00 / 0:00 Garbancito – The Little Chickpea Garbancito the Little Chickpea is a traditional folk tale about a boy as small...
To read this story in Tagalog, click here 0:00 / 0:00 Maria Makiling The Guardian of the Green Mountain Long ago, when...
To read this story in Tagalog, click here 0:00 / 0:00 Why The Sky is High A Literacy Guide to this Filipino...
0:00 / 0:00 The Three Billy Goats Gruff The Three Billy Goats Gruff This lively retelling of The Three Billy Goats Gruff...
0:00 / 0:00 The First Rainbow Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales World of Stories Bedtime Stories To read this story in Tagalog, click...
0:00 / 0:00 The Tortoise and the Hare About Tortoise and the Hare The Tortoise and the Hare, also known as The...
0:00 / 0:00 Robert the Bruce: Scottish Folktale Robert Bruce and the Spider. Long ago in Scotland, a brave leader named Robert...
Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 The Boy Who Cried Wolf The Boy Who Cried Wolf is...
Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 King Donkey Ears Act I: The Secret Under the Crown Long...
Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 The Sun and the Moon Summary The Korean folktale “The Sun...
Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 Why is the Sea Salty Introduction to this Traditional Korean Folktale...
0:00 / 0:00 The Light Princess The Light Princess | A Scottish Fairy Tale The Light Princess is a classic Scottish fairy...
0:00 / 0:00 The Happy Prince Summary High above a busy city stands the golden statue of the Happy Prince, admired by...
Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 Whuppity Stoorie A Literacy Guide to this Scottish Legend The Whuppity...
Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 Legend of Tír na nÓg Once upon a time in the...
Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 Children of Lir Introduction to The Children of Lir Travel back...
Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 Finn MacCool & the Giant's Causeway Finn MacCool’s Greatest Challenge Long...
Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 Bluebeard The Marriage of Bluebeard Once upon a time there was...
Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 The Fairies Harp – A Welsh Folktale The Fairies Harp Long...
Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 The Lady of the Lake at Llyn y Fan Fach Overview...
Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 Jack & the Beanstalk Follow Jack’s thrilling adventure as he climbs...
Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 Three Little Pigs The Three Little Pigs teaches that hard work...
Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 The Tale of Gelert The Tale of Gelert highlights loyalty and...
0:00 / 0:00 Open the door Open the Door Olwethu wants to play pretend. “I want to fly like a...
Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 Mud Mud Zama has spent all morning in a mucky puddle,...
Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 Monkey Business Monkey Business celebrates mischief and carefree fun. Monkey Business...
