The Australian Grasshopper
Once a scientist went to Australia for the first time. There, he was amazed to see a kangaroo because he had never seen one before. He threw a stone …
Children’s Stories Archive
The Corn Plants
Once upon a time there was a tribe on an island. A warrior of the tribe lived by the seashore. His job was to inform his people whenever enemies …
Ali and the Sultan
Once there was a man named Ali. He was very funny and was always making fun of the sultan. Everybody knew about Ali’s jokes and the sultan himself, came …
Dick Whittington and His Cat
Dick Whittington was a poor scullery boy in Mr. Fitz Warren’s huge mansion. He stayed in a little room, which was filled with rats. They ate his food and …
The Thieves and the Cock
One night, some thieves entered a house. But they couldn’t find anything worth stealing except an old cock. They took it away with them. “Let us kill the cock …
The Horned Witches
One day, while a woman was spinning yarn in her house, there was a knock at the door. When she opened the door, twelve witches entered the house. The …
The Duck with Red Feet
Once there lived a hunter. He had a brother who was red-complexioned and was so small that he lived in a small box. One day, the hunter married. But …
Snow White Fire Red
“When our first child is born I will build two fountains, one of oil and one of wine,” declared the king. Soon, the queen gave birth to a son …
The Strange Old Man
One day, a kind boy called Dummling went to the forest to collect wood. There, he met a strange man who begged him for food. Dummling shared his food …
The Queen of Hearts
Alice was wandering in Wonderland when she saw a white rose tree. Three gardeners, who were actually a pack of cards, were painting the roses red. “How strange. Everyone …
The Old Witch
A poor girl was looking for work. She came across a cottage with a huge oven kept outside. To her surprise the oven said, -Please take the bread out, …