Free Bedtime Stories for Kids: The 2026 Collection
Welcome to BedtimeStoriesKD! You have found the best place to read free bedtime stories for kids and toddlers online. Whether you need a short 5-minute story to help your child sleep, or a magical adventure with animals and trains, our collection is here to help.
Why read our stories?
100% Free & Original: Updated weekly for 2026.
Safe & Calming: Perfect for toddlers and young children.
Audio Included: Many stories come with narration.
Do you know the busiest shop in the jungle? It is a place where monkeys sell the sweetest, yellowest bananas and the juiciest coconuts. Today was a very busy day
Once upon a time, in a lush, green forest filled with tall trees and soft whispering grass, lived two friends: a Hare and a Tortoise. The Hare was very fast.
Are you looking for a story about a princess with glasses to help your little one feel confident? Meet Princess Penny. In a kingdom where everyone looked at the big
(Note to Parents: Read this story slowly. Pause at the bold words to let your child imagine the sights and sounds.) Once upon a time, in a room painted soft
About this story: The Elves and the Shoemaker is a timeless classic collected by the Brothers Grimm. It is one of the most beloved bedtime stories to read during the
An Afternoon Surprise Once there was a little girl called Sophie, and she was having tea with her Mummy in the kitchen. Suddenly, there was a ring at the door.
In the toy department of a large, bustling department store lived a small teddy bear dressed in bright green corduroy overalls. He was named Corduroy, and for a long time,
A little nightingale named Nico resided among towering trees and daisies in a peaceful area of the forest. Nico had a lovely brown voice that no one seemed to notice,
Once upon a time, in a quiet valley surrounded by tall mountains, lived a big dinosaur named Zen. Unlike the other dinosaurs, Zen was never in a rush. He spent
Welcome to Ten in the Bed, a charming bedtime story about Lucas and his stuffed toys learning to share dreams. Chapter 1: The Crowded Bed Once upon a time, there
Discover our collection of free coloring pages for kids, ready to print or color online. From Hello Kitty and Peppa Pig to Paw Patrol, Bluey, Unicorns, and many more themes, children can enjoy hours of creativity and fun.
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