Animal and Bird Stories for Kids – Fun and Full of Character

Looking for animal or bird stories for kids? These fun, free tales feature talking animals, clever birds and wild adventures. Perfect for storytime, nature themes and sparking your child’s love for animals.

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A tall golden statue of a prince holding a ruby-hilted sword with a small blue bird flying nearby - The Happy Prince

The Happy Prince: Irish Story

August 20, 2025

0:00 / 0:00 The Happy Prince Summary High above a busy city stands the golden statue of the Happy Prince, admired by...

A fluffy dark grey duckling with blue eyes sitting in a cracked eggshell - The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen

The Ugly Duckling | Hans Christian Andersen

July 19, 2025

Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 The Ugly Duckling The Ugly Duckling The wheat fields shimmered gold...

Frog wearing a golden crown sitting regally on a cushion

The Frog Prince

July 8, 2025

Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 The Frog Prince The Lost Golden Ball Once upon a time,...

Three smiling pink pigs wearing green overalls and white shirts standing together - The Three Little Pigs

The Three Little Pigs: English Folktale

November 26, 2024

Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 Three Little Pigs The Three Little Pigs teaches that hard work...

A young man in medieval clothing walking a large, shaggy white dog through a mountain landscape - Gelert the Faithful Dog

The Tale of Gelert the Faithful Hound: Welsh Folktale

November 15, 2024

Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 The Tale of Gelert The Tale of Gelert highlights loyalty and...

A smiling Gingerbread Man with blue eyes and red buttons jumping - Traditional English Folk Tale

The Gingerbread Man

November 15, 2024

Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 The Gingerbread Man The Gingerbread Man is a cautionary tale about...

Two long-tailed monkeys with dark faces playing in a soft watercolor jungle landscape - Monkey Business Monkey by Book Dash

Monkey Business | Fun & Creative Activities for Kids

November 5, 2024

Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 Monkey Business Monkey Business celebrates mischief and carefree fun. Monkey Business...