Longer Stories for Kids Over 15 Minutes
Find longer stories for kids over 15 minutes, including classic fairy tales, folk tales and bedtime stories for deeper read-aloud time.
Best Longer Stories to Start With
Sleeping Beauty
A classic longer fairy tale with enchantment, a sleeping kingdom and a hopeful awakening.
Hansel and Gretel: Brothers Grimm Fairy Tale
A suspenseful Brothers Grimm tale about two children, a dark forest and a dangerous gingerbread house.
The Little Mermaid: Hans Christian Andersen
A thoughtful Andersen fairy tale about longing, sacrifice and life between two worlds.
Puss in Boots: French Fairy Tale by Charles Perrault
A clever cat uses wit, confidence and bold tricks to change his master’s fortune.
Raven Steals the Light: Haida Myth
A dramatic mythic tale about Raven, darkness and the bringing of light into the world.
The First Strawberry: Cherokee Folktale
A gentle Cherokee folktale about anger, kindness and the sweetness of making peace.
Longer Bedtime Stories
Sleeping Beauty
A classic longer fairy tale with enchantment, a sleeping kingdom and a hopeful awakening.
Hansel and Gretel: Brothers Grimm Fairy Tale
A suspenseful Brothers Grimm tale about two children, a dark forest and a dangerous gingerbread house.
The Little Mermaid: Hans Christian Andersen
A thoughtful Andersen fairy tale about longing, sacrifice and life between two worlds.
The Dreamcatcher: An Ojibwe Legend
A reflective legend connected with protection, dreams and the comfort of being watched over.
Thumbelina: Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tale
A delicate Andersen fairy tale about a tiny girl searching for safety, friendship and belonging.
The Light Princess: Scottish Fairy Tale
A whimsical longer fairy tale with magic, lightness, love and emotional growth.
Classic Fairy Tales Over 15 Minutes
Sleeping Beauty
A classic longer fairy tale with enchantment, a sleeping kingdom and a hopeful awakening.
Hansel and Gretel: Brothers Grimm Fairy Tale
A suspenseful Brothers Grimm tale about two children, a dark forest and a dangerous gingerbread house.
The Little Mermaid: Hans Christian Andersen
A thoughtful Andersen fairy tale about longing, sacrifice and life between two worlds.
Puss in Boots: French Fairy Tale by Charles Perrault
A clever cat uses wit, confidence and bold tricks to change his master’s fortune.
The Tinderbox: Hans Christian Andersen
A magical Andersen adventure with a soldier, a mysterious tinderbox and surprising twists.
The Musicians of Bremen: Brothers Grimm Folktale
A lively tale of brave animals who set out together and find a new home through teamwork.
Thumbelina: Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tale
A delicate Andersen fairy tale about a tiny girl searching for safety, friendship and belonging.
The Light Princess: Scottish Fairy Tale
A whimsical longer fairy tale with magic, lightness, love and emotional growth.
Folk Tales and Myths for Older Readers
Raven Steals the Light: Haida Myth
A dramatic mythic tale about Raven, darkness and the bringing of light into the world.
The First Strawberry: Cherokee Folktale
A gentle Cherokee folktale about anger, kindness and the sweetness of making peace.
The Lazy Farmer: Mexican Folktale
A folktale about effort, responsibility and the problems that grow when work is avoided.
The Dreamcatcher: An Ojibwe Legend
A reflective legend connected with protection, dreams and the comfort of being watched over.
El Gallo Kiriko – Kiriko the Rooster
A Spanish-language folktale with a proud rooster, comic mishaps and a memorable journey.
La Ratita Presumida (The Vain Little Mouse): Spanish Folktale
A traditional Spanish folktale about vanity, choices and looking beyond appearances.
Garbancito the Little Chickpea: Spanish Folktale
A playful Spanish folktale with a tiny hero, family adventure and comic danger.
King Donkey Ears: Korean Folktale
A Korean folktale about a hidden secret, a king and the truth that cannot stay buried forever.
Good Stories for Classrooms and Older Readers
Raven Steals the Light: Haida Myth
A dramatic mythic tale about Raven, darkness and the bringing of light into the world.
The First Strawberry: Cherokee Folktale
A gentle Cherokee folktale about anger, kindness and the sweetness of making peace.
The Lazy Farmer: Mexican Folktale
A folktale about effort, responsibility and the problems that grow when work is avoided.
The Dreamcatcher: An Ojibwe Legend
A reflective legend connected with protection, dreams and the comfort of being watched over.
King Donkey Ears: Korean Folktale
A Korean folktale about a hidden secret, a king and the truth that cannot stay buried forever.
The Light Princess: Scottish Fairy Tale
A whimsical longer fairy tale with magic, lightness, love and emotional growth.
All Longer Stories Over 15 Minutes
Sleeping Beauty
A classic longer fairy tale with enchantment, a sleeping kingdom and a hopeful awakening.
Hansel and Gretel: Brothers Grimm Fairy Tale
A suspenseful Brothers Grimm tale about two children, a dark forest and a dangerous gingerbread house.
The Little Mermaid: Hans Christian Andersen
A thoughtful Andersen fairy tale about longing, sacrifice and life between two worlds.
Puss in Boots: French Fairy Tale by Charles Perrault
A clever cat uses wit, confidence and bold tricks to change his master’s fortune.
Raven Steals the Light: Haida Myth
A dramatic mythic tale about Raven, darkness and the bringing of light into the world.
The First Strawberry: Cherokee Folktale
A gentle Cherokee folktale about anger, kindness and the sweetness of making peace.
The Lazy Farmer: Mexican Folktale
A folktale about effort, responsibility and the problems that grow when work is avoided.
The Tinderbox: Hans Christian Andersen
A magical Andersen adventure with a soldier, a mysterious tinderbox and surprising twists.
The Dreamcatcher: An Ojibwe Legend
A reflective legend connected with protection, dreams and the comfort of being watched over.
The Musicians of Bremen: Brothers Grimm Folktale
A lively tale of brave animals who set out together and find a new home through teamwork.
El Gallo Kiriko – Kiriko the Rooster
A Spanish-language folktale with a proud rooster, comic mishaps and a memorable journey.
La Ratita Presumida (The Vain Little Mouse): Spanish Folktale
A traditional Spanish folktale about vanity, choices and looking beyond appearances.
Garbancito the Little Chickpea: Spanish Folktale
A playful Spanish folktale with a tiny hero, family adventure and comic danger.
Thumbelina: Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tale
A delicate Andersen fairy tale about a tiny girl searching for safety, friendship and belonging.
King Donkey Ears: Korean Folktale
A Korean folktale about a hidden secret, a king and the truth that cannot stay buried forever.
The Light Princess: Scottish Fairy Tale
A whimsical longer fairy tale with magic, lightness, love and emotional growth.
