The Princess and the Pea
Ages 4–6 | 5 mins
A Princess is given a bad night’s sleep when a Queen puts a pea under her mattress!
Bedtime Stories for 4, 5 and 6 Year Olds
Discover free bedtime stories, picture books, fairy tales and short stories to read online for kids ages 4 to 6, whether you’re reading aloud at bedtime, sharing stories in kindergarten or helping a new reader.
Can I Sleep In Your Bed Tonight?
Ages 4–6 | 5 mins
Joe wants to sleep in Mummy and Daddy’s bed tonight – but there are good reasons not to!
The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin
Ages 4–6 | 5 mins
Naughty Squirrel Nutkin teases an owl… until something happens to make him stop!
The Tale of Ginger and Pickles
Ages 4–6 | 5 mins
Ginger and Pickles have a shop, but are forced to close when nobody pays credit!
The Tale of Jemima Puddleduck
Ages 4–6 | 5 mins
Jemima Puddle-duck goes on a quest to hatch her own eggs.
How Freckle Frog Made Herself Pretty
Ages 4–6 | 10 mins
A Freckled Frog’s friends make her beautiful for a garden party.
The Jungle Baby
Ages 4–6 | 10 mins
The adventures of a baby who follows a snake into an Indian jungle.
Johnny Crow’s Garden
Ages 0–6 | 5 mins
A charming picture book about all sorts of crazy animal capers in a garden!