Bedtime Stories Stories for Children

20 Stories To Read Aloud To Your Kids At Bedtime

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Written by Meenakshi S

A story at bedtime is the best way to de-stress after a long day at work for you, and can turn into cherished memories for your child. Here are 20 stories, curated from around the world, for young children aged 8 and below. Enjoy reading them aloud to your kid!

The elephants and the mouse panchatantra stories

The Elephants and The Mice – A Panchatantra Tale about Friendship

 

The-Elephant-And-The-Dog panchatantra stories from India

The Dog and The Elephant – A Story of Love and Friendship from India

 

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The Kettle Who Gave Birth – A Funny Turkish Folktale featuring Nasreddin Hodja

 

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Snow White and The Good Witch – A Fairy Tale Retold To Suit Current Day Sentiments

 

Snow footprints stories for kids

The Lonely Snowman – A Story About Family and Friendship

 

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The Moon Rabbit – A Japanese FolkTale – Animal Stories

 

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The Undersea Adventure of The Blue Diamond – Six Friends Go On An Adventure

 

The Musical Donkey jackal panchatantra stories from india

The Musical Donkey – A Funny Story of A Donkey Who Loved Singing

 

The Blue Jackal panchatantra story from india

The Blue Jackal – A Funny Animal Story from Panchatantra

 

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The King and The Drum – A Funny Folktale from India About Keeping Secrets

 

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Cat’s Day Out – A Cute Story About A Day At The Beach

 

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The Wind and The Sun – An Aesop’s Fable About Kindness

 

Fairy tale beauty and the beast

Her Childhood – If Beauty Had A Backstory This Would Be It – A Fairy Tale Retold

 

The-Mice-That-Ate-Iron panchatantra stories from india

The Mice That Ate Iron – An Extremely Funny Story From Panchatantra Tales

 

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Baker’s Dozen – An American Folktale with A Moral

 

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The Intelligent Merchant – An Indian Folktale for Ages 4-8

 

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The Starfish – A Moral Story That Says Every Small Bit Counts

 

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Hari and The Cloud – A Story About The Importance of Hard Work

 

old stag panchatantra stories from India

The Four Friends and The Hunter – A Funny Story With A Moral – From Panchatantra

 

Panchatantra stories brahmin's dream

The Brahmin’s Dream – A Funny Story About A Brahmin Who Loved Building Castles In The Air

 

Check out many more Stories for Children here.

Which are your child’s favorite bedtime stories. Share it with other moms and dads in the comments below. 

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