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5 Min Stories Age 4-6 All Death and Dying Family Feelings and Emotions Love Picture Books Picture Books Sad

Chuchu Manchu’s Jar of Toffees

Preet loves Chuchu Manthu... but one day he is gone. How can she remember him with love?

September 2, 2019November 10, 2021
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20 Mins+ Age 7-12 All Fairy Tales Animals Fairies Fairy Tales French Fairy Tales Princes & Princesses Sad

The Wonderful Sheep

A princess is stolen from her castle but meets a wonderful sheep.

July 15, 2019October 30, 2019
Fairy Tales illustration The Tale of Sigurd
15 Min Stories Age 7-12 All Fairy Tales Danish Fairy Tales Death and Dying Fairy Tales Feelings and Emotions Sad

The Story of Sigurd

Sigurd and his horse are a great team in the face of challenges and adventures.

June 19, 2019October 30, 2019
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5 Min Stories Age 7-12 All All Fairy Tales Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales Fairy Tales Fairy Tales German Fairy Tales Grandparents Illustrated Bedtime Stories Sad

The Old Man and His Grandson

A little boy's parents treat his grandfather terribly... until the parents realise an important lesson.

August 20, 2017August 25, 2020
American Indian children's story fairytale The White Stone Canoe - header illustration
10 Min Stories Adventures Age 7-12 Native American Sad

The White Stone Canoe

When a handsome warrior loses his love, he goes to the afterlife to find her.

February 15, 2017February 21, 2018
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10 Min Stories Age 7-12 Christmas Stories Sad

A Christmas Star

The sad and beautiful tale of a star who wishes to shine for a little boy's heart.

September 14, 2015February 21, 2018
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20 Mins+ Age 7-12 All Fairy Tales Christmas Stories Danish Fairy Tales Fairy Tales Gardens Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales Morals Sad

The Fir Tree

A little fir tree in the forest wishes he was grown - until he is grown.

May 25, 2015October 30, 2019
Illustration of girl's face for children's short story The Little Match Girl
5 Min Stories Age 7-12 All All Fairy Tales Danish Fairy Tales Fairy Tales Fairy Tales Famous Fairy Tales Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales Illustrated Bedtime Stories Morals Sad

The Little Match Girl

The classic sad fairy tale about a poor little match girl selling matches in the snow at Christmas.

March 13, 2015August 25, 2020
Illustration of ducks on pond for children's short story The Ugly Duckling
20 Mins+ Age 7-12 All Fairy Tales Animals Danish Fairy Tales Fairy Tales Famous Fairy Tales Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales Morals Sad

The Ugly Duckling

A baby duck is teased for being ugly... until he discovers how special he really is.

March 13, 2015March 20, 2020
Illustration of bunny on a line for children's short story The Velveteen Rabbit
20 Mins+ Age 7-12 Animals Magic Sad Vintage Stories

The Velveteen Rabbit

A velveteen rabbit is given to a little boy who loves him... but he longs to be real.

March 12, 2015March 1, 2018
Illustration of golden boy and sparrow for children's short story The Happy Prince
20 Mins+ Age 7-12 All Fairy Tales Animals English Fairy Tales Fairy Tales Famous Fairy Tales Morals Oscar Wilde Fairy Tales Princes & Princesses Sad

The Happy Prince

The status of a Prince begs a sparrow to help him bring happiness to the sad and poor of his city.

March 12, 2015October 30, 2019
Illustration of mother and child in a garden for children's short story The Selfish Giant
10 Min Stories Age 7-12 All Fairy Tales English Fairy Tales Fairy Tales Gardens Morals Oscar Wilde Fairy Tales Sad

The Selfish Giant

The tale of a selfish giant who closes his beautiful garden to children.

March 10, 2015March 20, 2020
Illustration of wheelbarrow in garden for children's short story The Devoted Friend
20 Mins+ Age 7-12 All Fairy Tales English Fairy Tales Fairy Tales Gardens Morals Oscar Wilde Fairy Tales Sad

The Devoted Friend

The tragic tale of a selfish miller, and his poor and generous friend.

March 10, 2015October 30, 2019
Illustration of bird and sky for children's short story The Nightingale and the Rose
15 Min Stories Age 7-12 All Fairy Tales Animals English Fairy Tales Fairy Tales Famous Fairy Tales Oscar Wilde Fairy Tales Sad

The Nightingale and the Rose

The haunting story of a nightingale who creates a red rose for a lover.

March 10, 2015October 30, 2019
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