Fable Bedtime Stories
The fox and the crow, the hare and the tortoise, the lion and the mouse. These fable bedtime stories have been told for thousands of years — because the lessons they carry are timeless. Short, satisfying animal tales for ages 3 to 8, all free to read aloud.
9 stories in this collection
For 4 Year Olds
The Hare and the Tortoise
The hare is very fast and very boastful — until the slow, steady tortoise wins the race. A silly Aesop fable for bedtime, ages 3 to 4.
The Lion and the Mouse
A tiny mouse promises to help the mighty lion — and keeps her promise. A cosy Aesop fable for bedtime, perfect for children aged 3 to 4.
The Crow and the Pitcher
A thirsty crow can't reach the water in a tall pitcher — until she has a clever idea with pebbles. A brave Aesop fable for ages 3 to 4.
For 6 Year Olds
The Hare and the Tortoise
When the overconfident hare stops for a nap, the tortoise quietly plods past him to win the race. A silly Aesop fable for ages 5 to 6.
The Lion and the Mouse
A small mouse repays a lion's unexpected kindness by gnawing him free from a hunter's net. A cosy Aesop fable for ages 5 to 6.
The Crow and the Pitcher
A crow stuck without water in the summer heat solves the problem one pebble at a time. An Aesop fable about clever thinking for ages 5 to 6.
For 8 Year Olds
The Lion and the Mouse
A lion laughs when a mouse promises to repay his mercy — until the day she does. A full retelling of Aesop's classic fable. For ages 7 to 8.
The Crow and the Pitcher
When the water is too low to reach, a crow refuses to give up and finds a way — one stone at a time. Aesop's fable retold for ages 7 to 8.
The Hare and the Tortoise
The fastest creature in the meadow falls asleep mid-race while the steadiest creature wins it. A full Aesop fable retelling for ages 7 to 8.
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