Adventure Bedtime Stories

Pack your imaginary backpack. These adventure bedtime stories take little explorers on hidden-map treasure hunts, mountain expeditions, and midnight quests — all gentle enough to end in sweet dreams. Handpicked bedtime tales for kids aged 3 to 8, all completely free to read aloud.

3 stories in this collection

For 4 Year Olds

Age 4adventure3 min read

The Elephant's Child

A short bedtime story about a Baby Elephant who wanted to know what the Crocodile has for dinner — and got a very long nose as an answer.

For 6 Year Olds

Age 6adventure4 min read

The Elephant's Child

How a curious little Elephant went to the great grey-green greasy Limpopo river to find out what the Crocodile has for dinner — and came home with a brand new trunk.

For 8 Year Olds

Age 8adventure5 min read

The Elephant's Child

In the High and Far-Off Times, an insatiably curious Elephant's Child journeyed to the great grey-green greasy Limpopo river to learn what the Crocodile has for dinner.

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