Free Bedtime Stories for Kids
A growing library of short, screen-free bedtime stories for kids aged 3 to 8. Sort by age or theme, or read straight through — every story is completely free to enjoy.
Showing for 6 year olds — 4 stories
How the Kangaroo Got His Legs
A funny bedtime story about a proud Kangaroo who asked three gods to make him famous, and ended up hopping across a whole continent to get his wish.
How the Leopard Got His Spots
How a plain yellow Leopard learned camouflage the hard way, and got his beautiful pattern of spots from a helpful Hunter.
The Baby Who Made a Dragon Smile
A bedtime story for ages 5-6 about John the blacksmith, whose baby discovers a grumpy old dragon in the cellar, and turns out to be the only one brave enough to be friends with it.
Cadet Tom and the Runaway Rocket
Cadet Tom accidentally launches a training rocket solo and must use star navigation to bring it home. A brave bedtime story for ages 5–6.
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