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This rich collection of classic fairy tales and folk stories is designed for children aged 3 and up, offering short, engaging narratives filled with timeless lessons. From well-known favorites like The Three Little Pigs, Goldilocks, and Cinderella to lesser-told gems like The Town Musicians of Bremen and Little Thumbling, each tale explores important themes such as kindness, courage, honesty, cleverness, perseverance, and the power of imagination. Whether teaching moral values, encouraging critical thinking, or sparking creativity, these stories provide both entertainment and meaningful reflection, making them perfect for nurturing young minds and hearts.







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(00:00:00) The Road to Sleepytown
(00:07:24) The Tale of Peter Rabbit
(00:14:37) The Three Little Pigs
(00:19:47) Goldilocks and The Three Bears
(00:27:37) Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree
(00:39:10) Little Boy Blue
(00:45:51) The Moonlit Lullaby
(00:47:18) The Princess and the Pea
(00:50:05) The Little Moon Men
(00:54:16) Winnie the Pooh: Stuck at Rabbit’s House
(01:05:02) How the Fairies Borrowed the Moon
(01:10:43) The Emperor’s New Clothes
(01:15:45) The Kite That Went To The Moon
(01:27:39) A bear in the rain
(01:29:29) The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies

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Curly and Floppy, two piggie boys, play pirates and "capture" Uncle Wiggily. The Fox and Wolf see this and decide to do the same, but for real. They steal the piggies' raft and kidnap Uncle Wiggily. Curly and Floppy, determined to rescue their friend, use a boat, a stovepipe as a cannon, and vegetables as ammunition to attack the Fox and Wolf, sinking their raft. They rescue Uncle Wiggily, while the villains are left clinging to the wreckage.

Uncle Wiggily, on his way to visit sick Aunt Lettie with flowers, is captured by a grumpy bear with walnut shells stuck to his feet. The bear intends to eat him, but Uncle Wiggily offers the bear a sweet-smelling rose. The rose's perfume softens the bear's heart, reminding him of happier times. He lets Uncle Wiggily go, who then removes the shells from the bear's feet. Uncle Wiggily continues to Aunt Lettie, whose spirits are lifted by the flowers, illustrating the power of kindness and flowers to heal.

A mother goat warns her seven kids about the wolf, who disguises himself. The wolf tricks the kids into opening the door and eats six of them. The mother goat returns, finds the seventh kid, and discovers the sleeping wolf. She cuts open his belly, freeing the goats, and fills him with stones. The wolf falls into a well and drowns due to the weight, ensuring the goats' safety.

The Tooth Fairy, a magical being who takes on various forms, collects lost teeth from children around the world. Children place their lost teeth under their pillows, and the Tooth Fairy replaces them with a special surprise, like a coin, trinket, or toy. She loves children and aims to make the experience of losing a tooth as magical as possible.

On a bright moonlit night, the Moon Man explains to the little stars about the Sandman, who puts children to sleep with sand made by fairies, each grain representing a pleasant dream. However, naughty elves try to replace this sand with bad-dream seeds. The Sandman catches the elves, forces them to return the good sand, and then continues his rounds, knowing some bad-dream seeds remain, hoping children will be good and fall asleep easily the first time.

When the goblins steal the nightingale from the fairy queen's court, Pease-Blossom is tasked with retrieving her. His journey is fraught with obstacles: falling into thorns, being carried by a night-hawk, falling into the sea, and finally reaching the Giant's castle. He navigates the treacherous climb down the chimney and evades the sleeping Giant to free the nightingale. They escape, and upon their return, Pease-Blossom is celebrated with a grand ball in fairyland, marking the successful end to his quest.

A little star, tired of its duty, descends to Earth against warnings from other stars and the moon. It's dismissed as a stone by beetles and feels lost and dim. Daisies, hearing its plight, ask the moon for help. The moon agrees to guide it back, but scolds it for abandoning its place and brethren. The star returns, but as punishment, it's placed far from its friends and must shine for a hundred years to regain its full brilliance, serving as a cautionary tale about appreciating one's place and community.

When the little king's white rabbits disappear, everyone searches unsuccessfully, including princes, soldiers, hunters, and servants. Peggy, the gardener's daughter, loved the rabbits the most. She follows their tracks, finding clues like a hole in the fence and nibbled clover. She eventually discovers the rabbits in an old woman's cabbage patch. The king offers her any reward, but Peggy only asks for a rabbit of her own. The king, delighted, gives her two rabbits.

Gnome Gizmo is trapped in his boot because his ladder is missing. A caterpillar helps him search, and they find a squirrel who took it to gather nuts for its family. Gizmo, understanding the squirrel's need, suggests they share the ladder. They become friends, working together to gather food for their families, and Gizmo learns the value of understanding and kindness.

Four children on Espesett Farm go berry picking and befriend a large brown animal they mistake for a pig. The "pig" eats berries from the baby's cup, allows the children to feed it berries, shakes cones from a tree for them, and eats ants. When the milkmaid's call frightens the animal away, the children tell their parents about their new friend. The father discovers signs of a bear and realizes the children played with a harmless bear all afternoon, a story they never forgot and often retold to their children.

A Duck, tired of his pond, expresses his desire to see the world to a Kangaroo, who agrees to carry him. The Duck prepares for the journey with socks, a cloak, and a scarf. Under the moonlight, they set off, traveling over fields and seas, hopping around the world three times. Their adventure is filled with joy, friendship, and love, making them the happiest of companions.

Paleontologist Maria discovers a large bone while hiking, leading to the excavation of a dinosaur skeleton by her team. After weeks of careful work, they reconstruct the skeleton, revealing a unique and powerful creature. Proud of their discovery, they share their findings with the scientific community and the public, sparking widespread interest in the ancient beast and furthering knowledge of Earth's history.

A curious girl named Lucy asks a busy bee why it works tirelessly collecting nectar. The bee explains that summer flowers, like childhood, won't last forever, so it's important to enjoy them. It advises Lucy to fill her youth with knowledge, love, and good deeds, so when "winter" arrives (old age), she'll have a rich harvest. Lucy understands, cherishes her youth, and grows into a wise and kind adult, carrying a bountiful harvest of joy.

On Halloween night, six witches gather to discuss punishing ill-mannered children. The next day, a teacher scolds four such children, Little Boo-Hoo, Little Never-Care, Miss Teaser, and Mr. Never-Say-Please, for their bad behavior. The witches cast a spell, turning them into doll-like statues. Columbus and his sailors arrive, breaking the spell by reciting verses and singing the Star-Spangled Banner, teaching the children a valuable lesson about being good and polite.

A little child sleeps soundly as the Clock ticks, a Bird sings, and the Southern Wind kisses his cheeks, all trying to wake him. The Rooster crows loudly, waking all the other animals, but still, the child sleeps on. Finally, the sun shines brightly on his face, and he awakens, calling for his mother. No one knows it was the sun that woke him, not even Little Sleepyhead himself.

Little Bo-Peep and Little Boy Blue, two young shepherds, both realize they've lost their toy sheep. Through playful banter, they confess their love for each other and plan a future together living in the hills with the sheep. Boy Blue decides to blow his horn, and miraculously, their toy sheep, drawn by the sound, return to them under a sky full of stars, symbolizing a new beginning filled with love, laughter, and friendship.

Little Bo-Peep, after falling asleep, loses her sheep, led astray by a foolish Bellwether. Her search leads her through challenging encounters until she meets an owl who is actually a cursed princess. Following the owl's instructions, Bo-Peep helps break the curse by returning the Bellwether's tail, transforming the owl back into a princess. As a reward, the princess gives Bo-Peep a beautiful cottage, ensuring her sheep never wander again.

In Alphabet Land, the letter A, known for its red hat and love for apples, organizes a picnic in Letter Park with its friends B, C, and D. They enjoy a feast of foods starting with their letters and play the Animal Alphabet game, which soon involves the entire alphabet community. As the sun sets, A expresses gratitude for their friendship, and all the letters promise to have more fun-filled gatherings in the park.

In a vibrant garden, children learn the secret of how flowers grow by observing a tiny blade of green emerge from the soil. They watch as it grows taller, protects a sleeping bud, and then awakens with the help of the sun's rays and gentle breezes. The bud gradually transforms into a beautiful, full-grown flower, teaching the children about the wonder and process of growth in nature.

Emborg sets out with a luck penny to buy her mother a birthday present but is given gifts by various animals like wool from a sheep, milk and butter from a cow, eggs from a hen, cheese from a goat, and horns from a reindeer, all without spending her penny. Overwhelmed by the gifts, a kind horse miraculously appears, carrying all the presents and Emborg herself home to her mother, showcasing the kindness of animals and the joy of giving.

George and his loyal dog Rover have the important job of bringing their cows home from the pasture every evening. They search the vast meadow, often finding the cows resting far away, and Rover skillfully herds them back to the cottage. Rover is not just a helpful herder but also George's faithful and loving friend, highlighting the beautiful bond between a boy and his dog and the importance of teamwork.

In Hans Christian Andersen's "The Naughty Boy," a kind old poet takes in a seemingly innocent, wet, and cold little boy during a storm, who reveals himself to be Amor (Cupid). After enjoying the poet's hospitality, Amor mischievously tests his bow by shooting his benefactor in the heart before vanishing. The story serves as a cautionary allegory, warning that Amor, despite his angelic appearance, relentlessly tricks and targets people of all ages—from students to grandmothers—symbolizing how love or infatuation can strike unexpectedly and often painfully, affecting everyone eventually, making him a universally persistent 'naughty boy'.

In "The Birds' Christmas," Mrs. Chickadee discovers young Thistle Goldfinch stranded and starving, having foolishly stayed north for the winter instead of migrating south. Rallying the local bird community (Robins, Woodpecker, and Snow Bunting), she proposes a plan for collective care: the Chickadees will share their warm home and food, the Robins will offer seeds from their territory, and the Woodpecker will scout for more supplies. The birds eagerly agree, rescue Thistle, and bring him into their fold. On Christmas morning, they are led by Snow Bunting to a farmhouse where a kind little girl, Elsie, provides them with a...

This biographical story introduces Wangari Maathai, a Kenyan girl who loved nature and pursued education despite initial challenges, eventually studying abroad. Returning to Kenya, she found deforestation causing hardship, particularly for women. Wangari initiated a powerful solution by teaching women to plant trees from seeds, which restored the environment, provided resources, empowered communities economically and socially, and grew into a widespread movement across Africa. Her incredible work earned her the Nobel Peace Prize, demonstrating the profound impact one individual's dedication to environmentalism and community action can have, leaving a lasting legacy visible in the millions of trees planted.

"Amazing Daisy!" tells the inspiring story of a young chicken who dreams of flying, a goal deemed impossible and laughable by her peers. Despite discouragement and repeated failures, Daisy persistently practices every day, encouraged by her supportive mother who celebrates her unique ambition. Ultimately, Daisy's determination pays off as she successfully learns to fly, astonishing other birds and earning the admiration of the chickens who once mocked her. This tale offers valuable lessons for children about perseverance, believing in oneself even when faced with doubt, embracing individuality, the importance of practice and hard work to achieve difficult goals, and the...

"Baby Talk" follows Tayo, a young boy initially excited but quickly disappointed by his new baby sister, Tinu, who seems to do nothing but cry, look funny, and smell bad. With his mother's guidance, Tayo gradually learns to interpret Tinu's different cries, understanding when she's hungry, needs to burp, or is overwhelmed. As Tayo deciphers this "baby talk," his frustration turns into understanding and affection, allowing them to bond and play together, culminating in Tayo discovering the reason for a particularly persistent bout of crying: Tinu is getting her first tooth.

This story follows Yusuf as he anticipates the return of his father, a traditional treknet fisherman, who has promised to bring home both a fish and a special gift from the sea. It portrays the hard work and heritage of fishing, passed down through generations, contrasting the hope of a good catch with the reality of fewer fish and past community conflicts. While Yusuf's family waits – his Ouma hoping for yellowtail for supper – his father faces the ocean, sings his work song, and eventually helps free a caught shark, keeping only one fish. The promised gift turns out to be a lu...

In this classic Aesop's fable, a thirsty crow finds water in a pitcher but cannot reach it because the water level is too low. Faced with this challenge, the clever crow doesn't give up; instead, it patiently drops pebbles one by one into the pitcher, causing the water level to gradually rise. Eventually, the water reaches the brim, allowing the resourceful crow to quench its thirst, demonstrating how intelligence, persistence, and ingenuity can solve seemingly difficult problems.

This story tells of a rich but sleepless king who offers half his kingdom for a cure. A deceitful stranger accepts, uses magical poppies to put the king into an enchanted sleep, hides him within the overgrown plants, and takes over the entire kingdom. Later, a young man arrives – the one originally meant to help the king before being robbed of his own sleep-inducing flower by the same stranger. With help from a witch who knows the poppies' secret, the young man awakens the old king, exposes the imposter, and is eventually made heir to the throne as a reward fo...

This imaginative tale explains the origin of the dandelion's yellow flower and white puffball seed head through a fairy story. Originally plain green weeds, the dandelions cried incessantly because they wanted bright yellow tops like the sun, disturbing the fairies. After initially offering white caps, the Fairy Queen, persuaded by their persistence and aided by Elves gathering scarce sunbeams, struck a compromise: the dandelions received their desired yellow blossoms for part of the season, followed by the fairies' discarded fluffy white caps for the rest, explaining their unique transformation and bringing peace back to the meadow.

"The Disorderly Girl" tells of Louise, who neglects tidying her playroom despite her mother's instruction, wanting instead to go sledding. Upset, she falls asleep and dreams her dolls come alive, treating her with the same carelessness she shows them – dressing her roughly, pulling her hair, and tossing her aside. This imaginative experience teaches Louise empathy for her toys and the consequences of her untidiness. Waking up, she quickly finishes tidying, arranges her dolls and Teddy Bear thoughtfully, and resolves to be more responsible and considerate with her belongings, understanding the importance of order and care.

This story follows a little China Doll who feels lonely and outdated in a toy shop as newer, fancier dolls become popular and are chosen by children while she remains on the shelf for years. As the shop itself declines, the doll waits patiently alongside the aging shopkeeper. Eventually, a young woman buys the doll specifically for her old-fashioned charm, dresses her beautifully, and gives her a happy new purpose as a decorative pincushion holder, teaching the lesson that patience is rewarded and value can be found even in things considered old or different.

In this story, farm animals are being preyed upon by a fox due to their neglectful owner. Worried, they turn to the Wise Old Gander for a solution. Although he initially seems indecisive, the Gander cleverly consults various other animals (pig, donkey, cow, cat, dog), each boasting they alone can scare the fox away. Realizing that individual efforts are insufficient but combined action might work, the Gander organizes all the animals to hide and then simultaneously make their noises (barking, braying, mooing, squealing, quacking, crowing, yowling) and attack when the fox arrives. This coordinated cacophony terrifies the fox, who flees...

"Tearful" is a cautionary tale about a little girl who cries incessantly when she doesn't get her way, earning her nickname. Her constant tears attract a frog hoping for his own pond, which magically forms around them, trapping them on an island in salty water useless to the frog. The only escape, the frog explains, is for Tearful to smile, which will dry up the tears. Amused by the frog's antics and their attempts at drawing each other, Tearful starts laughing and smiling, causing the pond to vanish. The story teaches children the negative consequences of excessive crying and the...

This story follows the lazy Mr. 'Possum who, after being cleverly turned away by neighbours unwilling to feed his idleness, decides to steal from the hibernating Mr. Bear's pantry. While greedily eating, he falls asleep, but is later disturbed when Mr. Fox also breaks in, inadvertently waking Mr. Bear with the noise. Mr. 'Possum escapes in terror while Mr. Fox cunningly blames the unseen thief, but Mr. 'Possum faces a lasting consequence: his fur turns white from fright, serving as a permanent reminder, according to the tale, of the repercussions of dishonesty and theft.

Following Mr. Owl's warning of a harsh winter, the woodland animals prepare by storing food, with Mrs. Rabbit making particularly enticing preserves. Inquisitive Mr. Possum, curious about her canned corn, tries to peek into her pantry via a tree branch, but it breaks, dropping him into a barrel of whitewash Mrs. Rabbit had prepared. Covered in white, he frightens his own wife into locking him out and is later confronted by Mrs. Rabbit, who tracked the mess. Though he explains it was an accident, the conspicuous whitewash forces Mr. Possum to lay low for a long time, illustrating how curiosity...

This story tells of a cat, Pussy, who wears a bell to warn birds but still tries to deceive a thrush into becoming her prey through flattery and pretending to be slow and hard of hearing. The clever thrush sees through Pussy's tricks, keeps moving away on a branch overhanging a lake, and ultimately evades the cat's final lunge, causing Pussy to fall into the water instead. The tale serves as a cautionary fable about how deceit can backfire, illustrating the moral that those who set traps for others may fall into them themselves.

This story tells of young Eddie, who finds his sick mother despairing on Christmas Eve due to their poverty. Inspired by a Bible verse, Eddie prays with unwavering faith for his mother's health and a cooked Christmas turkey. On Christmas morning, a kind benefactor arrives unexpectedly with food, including the specific turkey Eddie prayed for, along with clothing and coal. The narrative highlights the power of a child's simple faith and demonstrates how hope and prayer can lead to unexpected blessings, reinforcing themes of belief, kindness, and gratitude during difficult times.