5‑Minute Children’s Stories

Our bite‑sized stories are perfect for a quick read—short bedtime stories that take about five minutes each. These quick bedtime tales deliver simple yet meaningful plots, making them great for bedtime, car rides, waiting rooms and in‑between moments when you want a short story. Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers and busy families. Explore more: 10‑Minute Children’s Stories Children’s Poems & Rhymes Children’s Stories for Ages 4–6 Children’s Stories for Ages 7–12

Features

Perfect for quick daily reading to build momentum and routine
Use predict–recall: ask your child to retell the beginning, middle, and end
Talk about characters’ feelings and ask if your child has felt the same
Make it fun with silly voices while also discussing what’s happening

Maya's Missing Mittens

A story about problem solving with Mummy

Children’s stories ages 4 6 Children’s stories about happiness Kids stories about feelings

Milo the Mouse

A gentle rhyming poem about Milo, a small brown mouse who discovers the joy of friendship through kindness and sharing.

Children’s stories ages 4 6 Children’s poems and rhymes Children’s stories about happiness

Luna's Colorful Garden

A story about helping friends create a magical garden.

Children’s stories ages 4 6

The Tiniest Rainbow

A gentle bedtime story for toddlers about discovering happiness on a rainy day.

Children’s stories ages 0 3 Children’s stories about happiness Kids stories about feelings Free bedtime stories for Kids 5 minute bedtime stories

Emma and the Surprise Party

Emma plans a secret party for her granddad and learns the joy of surprises.

Children’s stories ages 7 12 Children’s stories about surprise Kids stories about feelings

Tommy and the Lost Toy

Tommy learns about anger when he can’t find his favourite truck, but Mummy helps him talk about his feelings.

Children’s stories ages 0 3 Children’s stories about anger Kids stories about feelings

The Brave Little Duckling

A duckling faces his fear of swimming and discovers courage.

Children’s stories ages 0 3 Children’s stories about fear Kids stories about feelings

Grumpy Grandpa and the Silly Hat

Grandpa is feeling angry until his granddaughter makes him laugh with a silly hat.

Children’s stories ages 4 6 Children’s stories about anger Kids stories about feelings

Lily and the Blue Balloon

Lily feels sad when her balloon floats away, but she finds hope in a new friend.

Children’s stories ages 4 6 Children’s stories about sadness Kids stories about feelings

The Case of the Gross Green Socks

A detective story about disgust, lost laundry, and learning to help with chores.

Children’s stories ages 7 12 Children’s stories about disgust Kids stories about feelings

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