Classic Tales for Kids – Timeless and Fun to Read

Looking for classic tales for your child? Discover timeless stories that kids have loved for generations. Each one is free to read, with audio and gentle illustrations. Perfect for quiet moments, reading aloud, or sharing stories from your own childhood.

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A joyful blonde girl splashing happily in bright turquoise water - The Light Princess by George MacDonald

The Light Princess: Scottish Fairy Tale

September 29, 2025

0:00 / 0:00 The Light Princess The Light Princess | A Scottish Fairy Tale The Light Princess is a classic Scottish fairy...

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...

The Emperor’s New Clothes

July 3, 2025

0:00 / 0:00 The Emperor’s New Clothes Free Book! Get Dylan’s First Day at School Click the button below to grab your...

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...

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. Sleeping...