Short Bedtime Stories for Kids — Read Online

Sometimes you don’t have the time or energy for a long story—but you still want a bedtime tale. For those nights, we’ve gathered short bedtime stories for kids that you can read in just a few minutes, each with a complete plot and a happy ending.

Short stories are perfect for the youngest children—little ones can’t focus for long, so a brief tale with familiar characters works best. All stories are original, free, and include illustrations.

Choose any story below—they’re all short and warm, just right for a quick bedtime story.

All short tales

A Seed for TwoA Seed for TwoBilyana the Stork and the Secret of Mr. BotsyukBilyana the Stork and the Secret of Mr. BotsyukBimka the Little Red Car and the Big AdventureBimka the Little Red Car and the Big AdventureBo’s Big EarsBo’s Big EarsBoris the Brave Red BicycleBoris the Brave Red BicycleBulbashka the Balloon and the CloudBulbashka the Balloon and the CloudBumchyk the Little Plane and His First FlightBumchyk the Little Plane and His First FlightBunny’s Little HouseBunny’s Little HouseBuzzy the Little Blue BusBuzzy the Little Blue BusDinosaur Topik and His Tiny FriendsDinosaur Topik and His Tiny FriendsFairy Zorynka and the Magic of Kind DeedsFairy Zorynka and the Magic of Kind DeedsFoxy Red and the Little SackFoxy Red and the Little SackGrumpy Goat and the Little BridgeGrumpy Goat and the Little BridgeHow Little Hare Sopilka Helped the Forest Fall AsleepHow Little Hare Sopilka Helped the Forest Fall AsleepHow Little Moon Sonny Sang a Lullaby to the Forest AnimalsHow Little Moon Sonny Sang a Lullaby to the Forest AnimalsHow Robbie Found His SmileHow Robbie Found His SmileIvasik and the Silver BoatIvasik and the Silver BoatKitten Mur-chyk and the Starry Path HomeKitten Mur-chyk and the Starry Path HomeKotyhoroshko: The Strong Boy Who Saved His FamilyKotyhoroshko: The Strong Boy Who Saved His FamilyLittle Bear Miedok and the Honey PotLittle Bear Miedok and the Honey PotLittle Cloud PuffLittle Cloud PuffLittle Grey Bunny and the Dark WoodLittle Grey Bunny and the Dark WoodLittle Ladybird and the Lost SpotsLittle Ladybird and the Lost SpotsLittle Ray Sleeppy Wakes the WoodlandLittle Ray Sleeppy Wakes the WoodlandLittle Snowdrop Finds the SunLittle Snowdrop Finds the SunLittle Sparkle and Her Soft LullabyLittle Sparkle and Her Soft LullabyLittle Whisper the Breeze and the Sleepy DaisyLittle Whisper the Breeze and the Sleepy DaisyLittle Wolf’s Forest SongLittle Wolf’s Forest SongMaple the Leaf Who Was Afraid to FallMaple the Leaf Who Was Afraid to FallMila the Star and the Lullabies of EarthMila the Star and the Lullabies of EarthMoondrop the Dolphin and the Little Lost SailorMoondrop the Dolphin and the Little Lost SailorMousy Marusya and the Pantry Full of TreasuresMousy Marusya and the Pantry Full of TreasuresMr. Kottsky: A Forest FriendshipMr. Kottsky: A Forest FriendshipPeep the Penguin and the Cold, Cold HolePeep the Penguin and the Cold, Cold HolePipko and the Stripy CatPipko and the Stripy CatPippa the Little Bird and Her First FlightPippa the Little Bird and Her First FlightPirate Marco and the Underwater SecretPirate Marco and the Underwater SecretPrickly the Hedgehog and His Little GardenPrickly the Hedgehog and His Little GardenPrickly the Hedgehog and His Very First FriendsPrickly the Hedgehog and His Very First FriendsPrickly the Hedgehog Who Couldn’t SleepPrickly the Hedgehog Who Couldn’t SleepPrincess Olenka and the Brightest CrownPrincess Olenka and the Brightest CrownQuassie the Frog and the Big PuddleQuassie the Frog and the Big PuddleRainbow the Unicorn and True FriendshipRainbow the Unicorn and True FriendshipRichie the Lion Cub and the Little MouseRichie the Lion Cub and the Little MouseRoman the Snail and the Lost Little BugRoman the Snail and the Lost Little BugRudenka and the Winter MysteryRudenka and the Winter MysteryRudko’s Five Little SunbeamsRudko’s Five Little SunbeamsRusya the Squirrel and Rooty the GnomeRusya the Squirrel and Rooty the GnomeRyzhyk the Puppy and the Big SecretRyzhyk the Puppy and the Big SecretSister Fox and Brother WolfSister Fox and Brother WolfSnowflake Snizhka and Her FriendsSnowflake Snizhka and Her FriendsSofia the Owl and the Summer StashSofia the Owl and the Summer StashSparkle the Snowflake Who Found Her PlaceSparkle the Snowflake Who Found Her PlaceStar the Little Bee and the Long Summer DayStar the Little Bee and the Long Summer DayStarfawn and the Quiet of the WoodsStarfawn and the Quiet of the WoodsTelesyk and the Forest WitchTelesyk and the Forest WitchThe Cozy Mitten for EveryoneThe Cozy Mitten for EveryoneThe Duck with the Wonky WingThe Duck with the Wonky WingThe Gigantic TurnipThe Gigantic TurnipThe Leaf UmbrellaThe Leaf UmbrellaThe Little Bun Who Rolled Into the ForestThe Little Bun Who Rolled Into the ForestThe Little River’s LullabyThe Little River’s LullabyThe Little Speckled Hen and the Golden EggThe Little Speckled Hen and the Golden EggThe Little Wave Who Wanted to PlayThe Little Wave Who Wanted to PlayThe Rainbow Colors’ ArgumentThe Rainbow Colors’ ArgumentThe Straw BullockThe Straw BullockThe Tooth Fairy and the Little WonderThe Tooth Fairy and the Little WonderTimko and the First WaveTimko and the First WaveTimko the Hamster and the Broken BoatTimko the Hamster and the Broken BoatTimko the Raccoon and the Tall TreeTimko the Raccoon and the Tall TreeTimko the Snowman and the SunTimko the Snowman and the SunTimmy the Giraffe and the Little BirdTimmy the Giraffe and the Little BirdTimmy Tractor and the Golden HarvestTimmy Tractor and the Golden HarvestTina the Turtle and the Big RaceTina the Turtle and the Big RaceTina the Turtle and the Starry FlowerTina the Turtle and the Starry FlowerTwinkle and the New Year’s MiracleTwinkle and the New Year’s MiracleTwinkle the Firefly and the Nighttime MiracleTwinkle the Firefly and the Nighttime MiracleTykhon the Little Train’s First JourneyTykhon the Little Train’s First JourneyVika the Caterpillar’s DreamVika the Caterpillar’s DreamVohnyk the Dragon and the Frozen Baby BirdVohnyk the Dragon and the Frozen Baby BirdWhisper Whale and the Lullaby of the OceanWhisper Whale and the Lullaby of the OceanZlata the Little Mermaid and the Starry NightZlata the Little Mermaid and the Starry Night