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 Ocean Bedtime Stories — 2 stories
Age 4ocean3 min read
How the Whale Got His Throat
A short bedtime story about a big hungry Whale who eats a jumpy sailor, and finds out why some things are best left alone.
Age 3ocean3 min read
The Crab That Played With the Sea
A short bedtime story about a great big Crab who tried to play with the whole sea, until the Eldest Magician made him small enough to hide under a stone.
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