Stories from Around the World – Modern and Classic Tales by Global Authors

Looking for children’s stories from around the world? Enjoy free tales written by modern authors from different countries—each with unique voices, characters, and cultures. These fresh stories are perfect for curious kids who love to explore the world through books.

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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 The Legend of Tír na nÓg...

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 and the Giant’s...

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 is...

The Lady of the Lake (Nelferch) standing on the waters of Llyn y Fan Fach, a traditional Welsh legend.

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 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 young black girl with a green backpack and a stuffed lion walking toward a colorful feathered door - Open the Door by Book Dash

Open the Door: A Classic Folktale for Kids

November 7, 2024

0:00 / 0:00 Open the door Open the Door Olwethu wants to play pretend. “I want to fly like a...

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...