Bedtime Stories for Kids – Free Soothing Tales to End the Day

Looking for free bedtime stories for kids? You’ll find short, soothing tales that help children relax and fall asleep. Each story comes with calming audio and gentle pictures—perfect for winding down. Great for toddlers, preschoolers, and early readers. Just pick a story and enjoy some quiet time together.

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A man in a teal Korean hanbok and a crown with long donkey ears standing in a bamboo forest - King Donkey Ears

King Donkey Ears: Korean Folktale

October 25, 2025

Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 King Donkey Ears Act I: The Secret Under the Crown Long...

Two children in traditional Korean hanbok standing before a giant glowing moon with a tiger nearby - The Sun and the Moon

The Sun and the Moon: Korean Folktale

October 7, 2025

Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 The Sun and the Moon Summary The Korean folktale “The Sun...

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,...

A slender fairy with dark hair, pointed ears, and branch-like antlers wearing a sparkling navy gown - Whuppity Stoorie

Whuppity Stoorie: A Traditional Scottish Folktale

May 31, 2025

Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 Whuppity Stoorie A Literacy Guide to this Scottish Legend The Whuppity...

A young hero Oisin with curly orange hair and green eyes leading a group of warriors in a green valley - The Legend of Tir na nOg (Irish Mythology)

Legend of Tír na nÓg: The Story of Niamh and Oisín: Irish Folktale

May 24, 2025

Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 Legend of Tír na nÓg Once upon a time in the...

Four elegant white swans swimming together on a calm lake with a small gold bell on one swan's leg - The Children of Lir

The Children of Lir: Irish Folktale

May 17, 2025

Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 Children of Lir Introduction to The Children of Lir Travel back...

A powerful red-bearded giant named Finn MacCool (Fionn Mac Cumhaill) lifting two large boulders while standing in the ocean - Finn MacCool and the Giant's Causeway. : Irish Folktale

Finn MacCool and the Giant’s Causeway: Irish Folktale

May 2, 2025

Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 Finn MacCool & the Giant's Causeway Finn MacCool’s Greatest Challenge Long...

Portrait of a man with a long, vibrant blue beard and eyebrows in an orange coat - Bluebeard by Charles Perrault

Bluebeard: A French Folktale

April 21, 2025

Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 Bluebeard The Marriage of Bluebeard Once upon a time there was...

An ornate golden harp with intricate carvings and mystical figures - The Fairies' Harp also known as the Golden Harp (Welsh Folktale)

The Fairies Harp: Welsh Folktale

March 20, 2025

Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 The Fairies Harp – A Welsh Folktale The Fairies Harp Long...

A woman with long blonde hair in a white dress standing by a lake with sheep and snow-capped mountains - The Lady of the Lake at Llyn y Fan Fach Brings Sheep

The Lady of Lake at Llyn y Fan Fach: Welsh Folktale

March 16, 2025

Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 The Lady of the Lake at Llyn y Fan Fach Overview...

A young boy in suspenders looking up at a massive, twisting green beanstalk against a blue sky - Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack and the Beanstalk: English Folktale

January 23, 2025

Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 Jack & the Beanstalk Follow Jack’s thrilling adventure as he climbs...

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...

The Princess and the Pea

November 15, 2024

Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 The Princess and the Pea The Princess and the Pea shows...

Sleeping Beauty

November 15, 2024

Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 Sleeping Beauty Sleeping Beauty highlights fate, patience, and love’s triumph. Disclaimer:...

Rapunzel with long flowing brown hair leaning out of a stone tower window - Brothers Grimm Fairy Tale

Rapunzel: German Fairy Tale

November 10, 2024

Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 Rapunzel Rapunzel is a tale of resilience, love, and freedom. Rapunzel:...

A smiling mud character with large white eyes, tiny twigs, and green leaves - Mud by Book Dash

Mud: Fun Story

November 7, 2024

Nursery Rhymes Fairy Tales Folk Tales Bedtime Stories 0:00 / 0:00 Mud Mud Zama has spent all morning in a mucky puddle,...

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...