Thumbelina
A kind woman who had no children, longed for a baby and would often say, “How I would love to have a baby girl, even a tiny little one.” …
Children’s Stories Archive
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
Once there was a shepherd boy who tended his sheep at the foot of a mountain. He used to feel lonely during the day. He thought of an idea …
Why the Bear Is Stumpy-tailed
A bear saw a fox carrying a fish and asked the fox to teach him fishing. The fox decided to play a trick on the bear and replied, “Oh, …
Truthful Joseph
Truthful Joseph never lied. One day, the king heard about Joseph and came to meet him. Impressed, the king placed him in charge of his cowshed. Every morning, the …
The Fox and the Woodcutter
Once a hunter was chasing a fox. The fox met a woodcutter and begged him to show him a hiding place and save his life. The woodcutter showed him …
The Man, the Serpent, and the Fox
A hunter saved a serpent, which was almost crushed under a huge stone. On being released, the serpent said he was hungry and would eat the hunter. The man …
The Cat and the Fox
A cat and a fox were good friends. One day, they argued about who was smarter. The fox boasted, “I know many tricks!” The cat knew only one. While …
Little Pigtails
Once upon a time, there lived a girl called Little Pigtails. She lived in the forest and played with all the animals. The animals adored her and she took …
The Fowler and the Viper
Once upon a time there was a fowler who lived in the village with his wife and two children. Once, on a bright and sunny day, he took his …
The Journey to the Moon
Once upon a time there lived an engine driver. He longed to go for a joy ride to the moon. And one day, his wish was indeed fulfilled. His …
Brother and Sister
A little brother and his little sister left their home because their wicked stepmother ill-treated them. On their way, the brother felt thirsty and went to a brook to …