Stories for Littles

[LittleLover909]

Bedtime stories.

Anyone know some good short bedtime stories that I could read to my little.

[Alaskan Daddy]

here are some favorites

CORDUROY

RUN-AWAY-BUNNY

RAINBOW FISH

https://americanliterature.com/short-stories-for-children (this website has many kids favoroites)

[LittleLover909]

These are good but I was hoping for some more unique ones.

Sorry I'm not trying to be rude.

[neko]

if you google "short stories online" lots of results come up

[chateautal]

I'm quite a fan of the old-school stories. For instance, Enid Blyton (e.g. the Far Away Tree). Kind of old-fashioned, but fun and imaginative - and nice to read.

 

For real obscure, perhaps 'The Forest of Boland Light Railway' (about some gnomes, who build a railway in the forest), by 'BB'. It's too long to read in one sitting, but a chapter per night would go a long way!

[LittleTeacup]

You could search through the Project Gutenberg library of public domain works to find cute old stories. https://www.gutenberg.org

 

If I click on the "Book Categories" button there are a bunch of options. One is called "Children's Bookshelf". There are more subcategories inside, like "children's fiction", "children's myths, fairy tales, etc", and "children's picture books". Here's the direct link to the latter: https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Children%27s_Picture_Books_(Bookshelf)

 

Here's a cute one called "How Freckle Frog Made Herself Pretty" by Charlotte B. Herr in 1913. https://www.gutenberg.org/files/19197/19197-h/19197-h.htm Just be aware that some old stories may not age well (mostly casual racist stuff) so read them yourself first to check!

 

Edit: (All the links are sfw)

Edited March 2, 2020 by LittleTeacup

[Little kaiya]

A great idea is to go out with your little and search through garage sales, flea markets and book stores. Daddy and I have found some awesome stories that are unique but also really fit and reflect our relationship too. Spending the time time together seeking the books and stories can also attach special memories to them as well. Edited March 2, 2020 by Little kaiya

[Guest LostFox]

I love "The Laughing Dragon"....one of my faves!

 

I also love ANY of the books in the Serendipity series.  They have such cute illustrations, and each story teaches a lesson.

[Guest Looby-Lou]

I'm quite a fan of the old-school stories. For instance, Enid Blyton (e.g. the Far Away Tree). Kind of old-fashioned, but fun and imaginative -

 

 

As a little i'm more into picture books. Even if my potential Daddy can't be with me, we can do it on video call - each with the same book.

 

But as a childlike-adult (for want of a better way to make a distinction) I still enjoy browsing through my Enid Blyton books. The Far Away series was one of my favourites and gets revisited often! And ones for older kids too such as Mallory Towers.

 

Does anyone else enjoy children's books when NOT actually feeling little? (not that I want to go off-topic, but it might help with suggestions as we have people here of all little ages)

 

Looby

[Guest Looby-Lou]

Bedtime stories.

Anyone know some good short bedtime stories that I could read to my little.

It would help to have some idea of what age your little feels? and what she enjoys?

 

and if you want actual books or if audio/online is ok?

 

Looby

[LittleTeacup]

Does anyone else enjoy children's books when NOT actually feeling little? (not that I want to go off-topic, but it might help with suggestions as we have people here of all little ages)

 

Me!!!!!! Although not books for very young children with few words. Books like Winnie the Pooh and The Wizard Of Oz I like more now than I did as a child actually. When you're older you can appreciate the innocence and wisdom of the stories from a different perspective. I highly prefer children's fiction to adult fiction precisely because of the higher prevalence of innocence, magic, and dreaminess this world needs. I like some classic literature for adults too, but unfortunately most modern adult fiction I come across is "edgy" with violence or other suffering or just plain boring. Then there's the "is it for kids or adults" older literature like stuff by Jules Verne I also like.

 

After all, CS Lewis once said "some day you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again". I interpret that to mean wise adults read fairy tales (and other stories of magic).

[RainDoeSprinkles]

I agree with Little Teacup! Well said! I also love A.A. Milne's Winnie the Pooh! Other children's books I love are C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia, Frances Hodgeson Burnett's A Little Princess, and Kenneth Grahm's Wind in the Willows!! These stories really transport me to magical and wonderous places.

[BabyBunnyBunting]

I agree with Little Teacup! Well said! I also love A.A. Milne's Winnie the Pooh! Other children's books I love are C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia, Frances Hodgeson Burnett's A Little Princess, and Kenneth Grahm's Wind in the Willows!! These stories really transport me to magical and wonderous places.

Same here! I like reading mostly older children's fantasy as an adult, but i always return to my beloved classics! I also have all the Beatrix Potter stories, and a Percy the Park Keeper collection. The pictures are always lovely to look at. Though they don't have many pictures, and the language is a little different, i really recommend the Miss Bianca series by Margery Sharp. And as a Little, I always enjoy stories with rhyme and rhythm, or featuring dinosaurs (yes, I love Harry and his bucketful of dinosaurs!). My absolute favourite to read aloud is The Big Honey Hunt by Stanley and Janice Berenstain, it's absolutely brilliant!

[princesshima]

Storyberries has lots of options for stories, I'm not sure if it's been mentioned yet! They separate by age as well, so if you're looking for a specific age for a story it's a good place to try!

I'm starting to read The Little Princess again. It's not a bedtime story for everyone but I love it~!