Mythical Bedtime Stories
Unicorns, phoenixes, and creatures that only appear when the moon is full. These mythical bedtime stories bring the world's most magical beings to life in short, gentle tales children will remember long after bedtime. Free for ages 3 to 8.
9 stories in this collection
For 4 Year Olds
King Midas and the Golden Wish
King Midas wishes everything he touches turns to gold — until his breakfast and his daughter do too! A funny cautionary tale for ages 3 to 4.
Perseus and the Mirror Shield
A brave boy uses a shiny shield as a mirror to outsmart the dangerous Medusa — a short bedtime myth for children aged 3 to 4.
Bellerophon and the Winged Horse
A patient boy waits by a magical spring and earns the trust of Pegasus, the beautiful winged horse — a magical bedtime story for ages 3 to 4.
For 6 Year Olds
King Midas and the Golden Wish
When King Midas's golden touch turns his daughter into a statue, he finally learns that some things matter more than gold. For ages 5 to 6.
Perseus and the Mirror Shield
Perseus uses Athena's mirror-shield to face Medusa without looking at her — and rescues a princess on the way home. For ages 5 to 6.
Bellerophon and the Winged Horse
Bellerophon waits patiently at the magical spring until Pegasus arrives, then rides the winged horse to defeat the fearsome Chimera. For ages 5 to 6.
For 8 Year Olds
Perseus and the Mirror Shield
Perseus uses wit, borrowed gifts, and a polished shield to defeat Medusa and free Andromeda in this full Greek myth retelling. For ages 7 to 8.
Bellerophon and the Winged Horse
Bellerophon tames Pegasus through patience and trust, then faces impossible tasks set by a king who expected him to fail. For ages 7 to 8.
King Midas and the Golden Wish
King Midas gets his wish and loses everything he loves — a full retelling of the Greek myth about greed and gratitude. For ages 7 to 8.
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