In this section we have collected short folk and original fairy tales from all over the world. These little instructive and good stories will help children calm down after a stormy day and get ready for sleep.
In bedtime stories you won't find cruelty or scary characters. Only light plots and pleasant characters.
At the bottom of every fairy tale there is clue, what age it is intended for, as well as other tags. Be sure to pay attention to them when choosing a piece! You don't have to waste time reading a fairy tale to find out whether it is suitable for your child or not. We have already read and sorted everything.
Enjoy reading and good dreams :)
short bedtime stories to read
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In the sweet carrot forest
Kozlov S.G. 
A fairy tale about what forest animals love most. And one day everything happened as they dreamed. In the sweet carrot forest read The hare loved carrots most of all. He said: - I would like it in the forest...
Magic herb St. John's wort
Kozlov S.G. 
A fairy tale about how the Hedgehog and the Little Bear looked at the flowers in the meadow. Then they saw a flower they didn’t know, and they became acquainted. It was St. John's wort. Magic herb St. John's wort read It was a sunny summer day. - Do you want me to give you something...
Green bird
Kozlov S.G. 
A tale about a Crocodile who really wanted to fly. And then one day he dreamed that he turned into a large Green bird with wide wings. He flew over the land and over the sea and talked with different animals. Green...
How to catch a cloud
Kozlov S.G. 
A fairy tale about how the Hedgehog and the Little Bear went fishing in the fall, but instead of fish they were bitten by the moon, then stars. And in the morning they pulled the sun out of the river. How to catch a cloud to read When the time has come...
Tolstoy L.N. 
A story about two officers who served in the Caucasus and were captured by the Tatars. The Tatars ordered letters to be written to relatives demanding a ransom. Zhilin was from poor family, there is no one to pay the ransom for him. But he was strong...
How much land does a person need?
Tolstoy L.N. 
The story is about the peasant Pakhom, who dreamed that he would have a lot of land, then the devil himself would not be afraid of him. He had the opportunity to inexpensively buy as much land as he could walk around before sunset. Wanting to have more...
Jacob's dog
Tolstoy L.N. 
A story about a brother and sister who lived near a forest. They had a shaggy dog. One day they went into the forest without permission and were attacked by a wolf. But the dog grappled with the wolf and saved the children. Dog …
Tolstoy L.N. 
The story is about an elephant who stepped on his owner because he was mistreating him. The wife was in grief. The elephant put his eldest son on his back and began to work hard for him. Elephant read...
What is everyone's favorite holiday? Certainly, New Year! In this magical night a miracle descends to earth, everything sparkles with lights, laughter is heard, and Santa Claus brings long-awaited gifts. A huge number of poems are dedicated to the New Year. IN …
In this section of the site you will find a selection of poems about the main wizard and friend of all children - Santa Claus. About good grandfather Many poems have been written, but we have selected the most suitable ones for children aged 5,6,7 years. Poems about...
Winter has come, and with it fluffy snow, snowstorms, patterns on the windows, frosty air. The children rejoice at the white flakes of snow and take out their skates and sleds from the far corners. Work is in full swing in the yard: they are building a snow fortress, an ice slide, sculpting...
A selection of short and memorable poems about winter and New Year, Santa Claus, snowflakes, Christmas tree for junior group kindergarten. Read and learn short poems with children 3-4 years old for matinees and New Year's Eve. Here …
Psychologists have long proven that a fairy tale is a special type of communication and transfer of love from parents to children. A book that mom, dad, grandma or grandpa reads helps shape core values, develops imagination, makes the child calm down and get ready for bed. You can read fairy tales not only classic, but also modern ones. The Night of Good website presents the best modern works popular with parents. Only here you will find short and cautionary tales about Peppa Pig, Luntik, PAW Patrol, Ninya Turtles, Vince and others cartoon characters. This will captivate the baby's attention and allow him to spend even more time with his favorite characters. A happy baby will be incredibly grateful to her parents.
How to properly organize such a ritual as putting a child to bed?
It is not recommended to eat before going to bed. The last meal should be two hours before meals.
You can drink a glass of warm milk.
Don't forget to remind your baby to go to the toilet and brush his teeth.
All needs have been met, procedures have been completed, and now you can read a fairy tale for children with a clear conscience. The baby will not be distracted, nothing will bother him. You need to read a fairy tale before bed in a calm voice. Psychologists advise choosing not combat and adventure works, but calmer ones that would put you to sleep and lull you to sleep. To attract attention, you can sit next to the child and show him pictures from the book. Or sit at the feet, so that the baby can fantasize more and imagine the characters on his own.
Remember, the child's psyche is not able to concentrate for more than six minutes. Attention will wander if you take too long to read. The optimal duration of reading a fairy tale for children is 5-10 minutes.
It is important to read fairy tales every day. This is not just a habit, but a kind of tradition. It is she who helps the baby create support and know that his world is stable. At the same time in bad mental state It's better not to read a fairy tale. Ask them to replace you or explain to your child that you are not feeling well. Otherwise, the baby may become infected bad mood without realizing it.
It is important to choose the right fairy tale for your child. After all, it carries morality. If the fairy tale is evil and cruel, then the child may develop an incorrect vision of reality. For example, the fairy tale The Little Mermaid tells that real love cruel and generally leads to death. Cinderella teaches that you need to wait for the prince. Very susceptible children may receive incorrect attitudes into their subconscious, which will then have to be treated by a psychiatrist. We suggest you find a fairy tale right now and read it for your beloved baby.
Fairy tales are different: children's, adults, sad and funny, folk and literary. In this article we will look at the features of the genre of fairy tales composed not oral creativity, that is, folk tales, but literary ones, written by a certain writer.
What is a literary fairy tale and how does it differ from a folk tale?
A literary fairy tale is original essay written in prose or poetic form. It differs from the folk one in that the text does not change over time. A literary fairy tale has one or several authors, and a folk fairy tale is the fruit of collective folk art.
Such fairy tales have their own magical atmosphere and certain content. . Unlike folk tales, their purpose is not to tell about certain historical events or folk traditions, but to arouse interest in some fabulous event.
Magic and miracles come first in such fairy tales. Fairy tale characters, as in folk tales, are also fictitious. The main similarity between these literary genres in that they are aimed at developing useful habits in children, teaching them to love and show positive traits, fight for good and believe in miracles.
Literary tales can be:
- Epic.
- Lyrical.
- Dramatic.
The main features of this literary genre:
- A literary fairy tale reflects the worldview, style and fashion trends of the time during which it was written.
- Some authors use typical folk heroes, others create entirely new characters.
- The writing style is poetic.
- Reality combines perfectly with fiction.
- The author is not indifferent to what is happening, but clearly expresses his position.
The history of literary fairy tales
During its formation and development, this genre has become universal, incorporating all the phenomena of the surrounding reality, demonstrating the latest innovations in science and technology. Time of creation literary fairy tale can be attributed to the era of romanticism.
The first to interpret folk tales Having created the original genre, is the writer from France Charles Perrault. His fairy tales "Puss in Boots". Little Thumb”, “Sleeping Beauty” and many others know everything. Although they have a national flavor, they are nevertheless very original.
The magical heroes of Perrault's fairy tales are loved on all continents, in all countries of the world. The Brothers Grimm continued the tradition of collecting folk tales by depicting artistic creativity. No matter how hard the brothers tried to achieve complete folklore authenticity, they still contain the author's poetic style.
In our electronic library wide choose fiction for children. We recommend reading online for free the following fairy tales that have become famous and beloved by children all over the world:
- Alexander Volkov ;
- Yuri Olesha;
- Evgeny Schwartz;
- Korney Chukovsky;
- Valentin Kataev and much more.
A fairy tale familiar to everyone, thanks to the release in Soviet times cartoon "Winnie the Pooh". Of course, Milne's book is different from the cartoon version. There's so much more to it characters and entertaining adventures. Except Winnie the Pooh, you will meet other main characters.
Such as Christopher Robin, Roo the kangaroo, Piglet, Owl, the rabbit and all the other inhabitants of the forest. The fairy tale contains many good incidents, songs, and rhymes that all children will enjoy. Reading an ageless fairy tale is especially useful for children at night. It evokes good, positive emotions in children.
Children's folk tales should be read from an early age. They have a powerful educational effect and captivate every child for a long time. You can read these works not only before bed, but also during the day, after school, during breaks in class, in line. On the site you will see more than 500 fairy tales that you can read at your convenience.
Benefits for children
Psychologists recommend reading bedtime stories. Each story is instructive and contains a moral that points out certain character flaws or behavior of the characters. Using such examples, it is convenient to explain to a child which actions are right and which are not.
While reading fairy tales, children:
- learn to analyze life situations, think logically, look for ways out;
- learn about eternal values, morality, good and evil;
- develop imagination, learn to think creatively;
- having a good time.
Each story is presented in a humorous manner. Funny situations that happen to the characters not only teach, but also entertain the child. Even short text can be interesting and colorful.
Variety of works
On the site you get free access to fairy tales without registration. This is very convenient because you can go to the resource and read the work online at any time. The work of such writers as the Brothers Grimm, Andersen, Perrault, Lindgren, Carroll, Bianchi, Tolstoy and others is collected here. famous authors. Their children's works are easy to understand and engaging.
Folk art will be no less interesting and useful for your little daughter or son. Fairy tales of the peoples of the world introduce children to different cultures, allow you to plunge into the mentality of other countries. Even short story will captivate the baby, allow him to learn a lot of new things, and develop his imagination.
Instructive stories of L.N. Tolstoy, lyrics by A.S. Pushkin, stories on zoological topics by V.V. Bianki, fairy tales in verse by K.I. Chukovsky, S.Ya. Marshak is only part of the works loved by many generations of children. It’s not for nothing that teachers advise starting to read fairy tales written by the geniuses of classical Russian literature as early as possible (age-appropriate, of course). They have a pronounced educational effect, make you think and analyze, transfer the behavior model of the characters to own life. Fairy tales for children in verse are easy to hear, memorable, and very useful for memory development.
Don't think that Russian children won't be interested in fairy tales foreign origin. Even kids attending kindergarten are probably already familiar with many famous and beloved characters. It is enough to name Thumbelina, Cinderella, Puss in Boots, Snow White, Mowgli. Fairy tales online by such authors of foreign world literature as Oscar Wilde, Lewis Carroll, Rudyard Kipling, Astrid Lingard, Charles Perrault, the Brothers Grimm will not leave indifferent not only children, but also adults.
How often should you read fairy tales?
Teachers and psychologists answer the same: “The more often, the better.” You can use any opportunity when mom or dad is with the child and has a free minute. In the car, at the dacha, in line at the children's clinic, at the bus stop public transport– You can find time to read anywhere. Of course, there is not always a suitable book for children in your purse, but there is one very convenient and affordable way Always have a whole arsenal of fairy tale texts with you. It is enough just to have access to the Internet and the ability to open a page of our website through a tablet, phone or any other device.
This section contains fairy tales for primary schoolchildren 7-8-9-10 years. It seems to you that the child went to school and became very big. However, he did not stop believing in miracles and magic! Reading best fairy tales from all over the world, the child learns about the world, learns to believe in himself, develops imagination and thinking.
At this age, it is very important to consolidate and increase the love for the source of knowledge - books. Therefore, we have selected fairy tales that will understandable and interesting to the child. And illustrations from best artists will help you love books even more!
fairy tales for children 7-8-9-10 years old to read
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In the sweet carrot forest
Kozlov S.G. 
A fairy tale about what forest animals love most. And one day everything happened as they dreamed. In the sweet carrot forest read The hare loved carrots most of all. He said: - I would like it in the forest...
Magic herb St. John's wort
Kozlov S.G.
A fairy tale about how the Hedgehog and the Little Bear looked at the flowers in the meadow. Then they saw a flower they didn’t know, and they became acquainted. It was St. John's wort. Magic herb St. John's wort read It was a sunny summer day. - Do you want me to give you something...
Green bird
Kozlov S.G. 
A tale about a Crocodile who really wanted to fly. And then one day he dreamed that he turned into a large Green bird with wide wings. He flew over the land and over the sea and talked with different animals. Green...
How to catch a cloud
Kozlov S.G.
A fairy tale about how the Hedgehog and the Little Bear went fishing in the fall, but instead of fish they were bitten by the moon, then stars. And in the morning they pulled the sun out of the river. How to catch a cloud to read When the time has come...
Prisoner of the Caucasus
Tolstoy L.N. 
A story about two officers who served in the Caucasus and were captured by the Tatars. The Tatars ordered letters to be written to relatives demanding a ransom. Zhilin was from a poor family; there was no one to pay the ransom for him. But he was strong...
How much land does a person need?
Tolstoy L.N. 
The story is about the peasant Pakhom, who dreamed that he would have a lot of land, then the devil himself would not be afraid of him. He had the opportunity to inexpensively buy as much land as he could walk around before sunset. Wanting to have more...
Jacob's dog
Tolstoy L.N. 
A story about a brother and sister who lived near a forest. They had a shaggy dog. One day they went into the forest without permission and were attacked by a wolf. But the dog grappled with the wolf and saved the children. Dog …
Tolstoy L.N. 
The story is about an elephant who stepped on his owner because he was mistreating him. The wife was in grief. The elephant put his eldest son on his back and began to work hard for him. Elephant read...
What is everyone's favorite holiday? Of course, New Year! On this magical night, a miracle descends on the earth, everything sparkles with lights, laughter is heard, and Santa Claus brings long-awaited gifts. A huge number of poems are dedicated to the New Year. IN …
In this section of the site you will find a selection of poems about the main wizard and friend of all children - Santa Claus. Many poems have been written about the good grandfather, but we have selected the most suitable ones for children aged 5,6,7 years. Poems about...
Winter has come, and with it fluffy snow, blizzards, patterns on the windows, frosty air. The children rejoice at the white flakes of snow and take out their skates and sleds from the far corners. Work is in full swing in the yard: they are building a snow fortress, an ice slide, sculpting...
A selection of short and memorable poems about winter and New Year, Santa Claus, snowflakes, and a Christmas tree for the younger group of kindergarten. Read and learn short poems with children 3-4 years old for matinees and New Year's Eve. Here …
1 - About the little bus who was afraid of the dark
Donald Bisset 
A fairy tale about how mother bus taught her little bus not to be afraid of the dark... About the little bus who was afraid of the dark read Once upon a time there was a little bus in the world. He was bright red and lived with his dad and mom in the garage. Every morning …
