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Short Fairy Tales For Kids

This is a collection of popular fairy tales for kids’ bedtime stories. The stories are short and sweet creating a serene atmosphere for children to relax and embrace a tranquil moment for a good night’s sleep. Within this compilation, you will discover all the timeless classic fairy tales, complemented by my own unique original fairy stories.

Find Classic fairytale stories like Snow White, Cinderella, Red Riding Hood, or The Snow Queen. You can read or listen to our audio stories read out loud in a gently soothing voice.

Enjoy your reading and sweet dreams little star.

The Enchanted Flute of Neverland

The Enchanted Flute of Neverland

The green serpent fairy tale image

The Green Serpent

the toy princess. This illustration reflects her longing for freedom and adventure beyond the palace gates, under a magical starry sky.

A Toy Princess

Old Mother Frost. This image captures the magical moment when Anna shakes the feather bed, and a shower of gold coins falls upon her, bringing the fairy tale to life with beauty and wonder.

Old Mother Frost Story

the star money image

The Star Money Fairy Tale

Hans and the Griffins Feather fairy tale

Hans and the Griffin’s Feather

the Norwegian fairy tale "Askeladden Who Stole the Troll's Silver Ducks, Silver Coverlet, and Silver Spoon.

Askeladden Who Stole the Troll’s Silver Ducks, Silver Coverlet, and Silver Spoon

snow maiden snegurochka

The Snow Maiden (Snegurochka) Story

the iron stove fairy tale. the beautiful princess and prince in their magical encounter. This vibrant scene, set in an enchanted forest, captures their beauty and the enchantment surrounding their story.

The Iron Stove a Fairy Tale about Love

Image that captures fairy tale The Twelve Huntsmen scene where the prince and princess, surrounded by their loyal companions and a majestic lion, celebrate their love under the golden sun.

The Twelve Hunstman Fairy Tale

a vibrant cartoon-style illustration inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale "The Snow Man". This scene captures the snowman's longing gaze towards the warm, glowing stove inside a cozy house, with the wise, old yard dog looking on.

The Story of The Snowman

The little peasant story

The little Peasant Fairy Tale

The Pied Piper of Hamelin image

The Pied Piper of Hamelin Story

the Swineherd and the princess fairy tale image

The Swineherd Fairy Tale

Dorothy and The Wizard of Oz

Dorothy and The Wizard of Oz Short Story

peter pan and wendy short bedtime story

Peter Pan Bedtime Story

Aladdin and the Magic Lamp Bedtime Story

The scene depicts Prince Riquet conversing with the princess in a whimsical forest setting, embodying the fairy tale's charm and sense of wonder.

Riquet with the Tuft Fairy Tale

the wise woman talking to the two girls image

The Wise Woman Story

the fairies image

The Fairies a Short Story

a boy standing in a quaint village, looking up at a majestic rainbow, while holding a magical golden key in his hands.

Mossy and the Enigma of the Rainbow

The Selfish Giant image

The Selfish Giant Short Story

The Mastermaid image

The Mastermaid A Bedtime Fairy Tale

The Widow's Son

The Story of The Widow’s Son

The Seven Foals fairy tale image

The Seven Foals Story

The illustration features Tatterhood riding her goat and her gentle sister, set against a mystical forest backdrop. The style captures the fairy-tale essence of the story with color and whimsy.

Tatterhood Fairy Tale

The Three Billy Goats Gruff ilustration

The Three Billy Goats Gruff

The Ash Lad Who Made the Princess Say, 'You’re a Liar image

The Ash Lad Who Made the Princess Say, “You’re a Liar!”

East of the sun and west to the moon story ilustration showing the prince the princess and the bear

East of the Sun and West of the Moon Story

The Princess on the Glass Hill image

The Princess on the Glass Hill Short Story

the necklace of princess fiorimonde image

The Necklace of Princess Fiorimonde Short Story

At the Back of the North Wind story image

At the Back of The North Wind Short Story

The Princess and the Goblin image

The Princess and the Goblin Short Story

the light princess bedtime story image

The Light Princess Story

colorful illustration depicting the moment Alice encounters the White Rabbit in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland Short Story

Saint George and the Dragon. The scene shows the valiant knight Saint George in shining armor, confronting the fearsome dragon near a lake. In the background, the princess watches anxiously, and the townspeople are seen observing from a distance, all set against a medieval landscape.

George and the Dragon’s Fury

the image depicts the story of a princess marked by destiny and a brave knight. The princess, glowing subtly, and the knight are sharing a moment of connection in a picturesque village. Behind them, a dragon symbolizing the princess's heritage and the prophecy, looms large yet benign.

The Princess with the Dragon’s Mark

Dummling walking through a village, the golden goose under his arm, and the comical procession of people stuck behind him. The colorful village setting adds charm and whimsy to the scene, reflecting the fairy tale's magical and lighthearted essence.

The Golden Goose Fairytale

The Water of Life image

The Water of Life Short Story

The Devil with the Three Golden Hairs image

The Devil with the Three Golden Hairs

The Bremen town musicians image

The Bremen Town Musicians

This scene captures the essence of the story, with Jacob standing confidently on the golden mountain, accompanied by his loyal friend and advisor, who was once an enchanted bear. The magical aura and the lush, colorful surroundings add to the fantastical feel of the tale.

The King of the Golden Mountain

the golden bird story image

The Golden Bird Story

the wolf, with flour on his paws, is trying to trick the seven young goats. The style is vibrant and expressive, designed to appeal to children.

The Wolf and the Seven Young Goats

the seven ravens fairy tale image

The Seven Ravens

Tom Thumb in the scene where he's inside a pudding, talking to a startled tinker. The style is whimsical and playful, designed to delight young readers. Image

The Secret Adventures of Tom Thumb

Iron Hans fairy tale

Iron Hands Fairy Tale

the goosee girl image

The Goose Girl Bedtime Story

The Twelve Dancing Princesses" image in a vibrant and magical style. The princesses, in their beautiful gowns, are shown gracefully descending the hidden staircase, with expressions of awe and mystery, while the soldier in his invisibility cloak follows them. The enchanting ambiance of the fairytale is captured in this illustration.

The Twelve Dancing Princesses Fairy Tale

the image, showing a humble fisherman in a small boat, gazing in awe at a golden, enchanting flounder. The flounder's magical head is the only part emerging from the sparkling sea, set within a mystical atmosphere with shimmering water and subtle magical elements, capturing the essence of the fairy tale's wonder.

The Fisherman and His Wife Short Story

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