In a great kingdom, there ruled a powerful king who had only one daughter. To find her a brave husband, he had a Crystal Mountain built and proclaimed that whoever could cross it without falling would win his daughter’s hand. Many tried, but none succeeded. Among the brave was a young man who loved the princess. He asked the king for her hand, and the king agreed – but only if he could conquer the mountain.
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Fairy tales for children, young and old to read. Enjoy online fairy tales by different authors. Feel free to post comments, send pictures, share links over the internet.
The Blue Bird
Once upon a time there was a wise king who lived In a magnificent castle surrounded by rose gardens and centuries-old trees. His name was Bernard. He had a daughter, named Magnolia.
Continue readingThe Hare and the Hedgehog
This story, dear children, may seem untrue, but it really happened, because my grandfather, who told it to me, always used to say: “It must be true, my son, otherwise no one could have told it to you.”
So listen well…
Nighttime Adventure
One quiet night, little Peter, who lived with his family in a picturesque house on the edge of the forest, decided to go on a secret expedition. He revealed his daring plan to his faithful dog Buddy. Before they set off on their adventure, Peter took a large piece of cake from the refrigerator to take with them.
Continue readingBadgers Monty and Biscuit
Deep in the woods, in a big den, there lived a family of badgers. Father badger, mother badger, and their two lively, beautiful children. They were two badger boys. Their names were Monty and Biscuit. They were both very good. They helped their parents with everything. They helped them build complicated dens and look for food all over the forest. Their parents were very proud of them. But Monty and Biscuit were also full of energy and constantly came up with all sorts of ideas. They liked to play chase and hide and seek and were good friends with other animals. They were brave boys who weren’t afraid of anything. But one day something happened that scared them after all.
Continue readingStars that help children
When the evening comes and the night falls, the stars light up the sky. Some are smaller, some are bigger. One shines less, the other more. Their little lights are seen by children all over the country. They spread out across the whole sky and give us a sign that it’s time to go to bed. But these stars don’t just shine, they keep an eye on the children. From their great height, they can see beautifully into children’s bedrooms. They keep an eye on who’s having bad dreams, or help children fall asleep. When it’s evening and all is quiet, the stars keep their little eyes and ears open and listen to see which child needs their help.
Continue readingBeauty and the Beast
In ancient times, when fairy tales were not made up stories but reality, there lived a young and beautiful prince. Everyone was breathless at his beauty and wealth, and the prince became so haughty that he forgot to treat people with respect.
Continue readingGrandmother confectioner
On the edge of a village stood a beautiful little house. Every day, a wonderful smell wafted from it. It was so delicious that perhaps it was magical. It was the smell of cakes and cupcakes. The little house had a purple roof and was all pink. It looked like one big marshmallow.
Continue readingAt The Safari
In one faraway land, there was a safari. Elephants, giraffes, antelopes, zebras, and other animals lived there. They all lived happily together in large open spaces and plains. A lion was their king. He was the strongest of them all. But he was also clever, wise, and just.
Continue readingThe Little Fairy and Flowers
Above the rainbows, there was a beautiful fairy world. There was a beautiful little fairy. But she was very cruel. She did not talk with other fairies.
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