Ages 4-95 min read aloud
The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
A wolf borrows a woolly disguise, but an observant lamb and a watchful sheepdog notice the clues that do not belong.
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Stories to read together
Classic fairy tales and fables retold in warm, simple language for children aged 4-10. Free to read here, and narrated word by word in the TuneTales app.
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- Ages 4-95 min read aloud
The Bundle of Sticks
Three siblings who argue over every chore discover that a bundle is much harder to break than one stick alone.
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- Ages 4-95 min read aloud
The Goose That Laid the Golden Eggs
One golden egg each morning changes a farmer's life—until impatience makes him search for a treasure that was never hidden away.
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- Ages 4-95 min read aloud
The Fox and the Stork
Fox plays a supper-time trick with a flat dish. At Stork's table, he discovers how it feels to be the guest who cannot reach the food.
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- Ages 4-95 min read aloud
The North Wind and the Sun
The Wind can shake the trees, but can he make a traveler take off a cloak? The Sun has a quieter idea.
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- Ages 4-98 min read aloud
The Crow and the Pitcher
A thirsty crow cannot reach the water in a tall pitcher—until one small pebble leads to a wonderfully clever solution.
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- Ages 4-99 min read aloud
The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse
Two mouse cousins trade a quiet country supper for a splendid town feast—and discover that comfort means different things to different mice.
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- Ages 4-97 min read aloud
The Fox and the Grapes
A hungry fox discovers a perfect bunch of grapes, but reaching them is harder than he expected—and so is admitting disappointment.
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- Ages 4-97 min read aloud
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
A bored young shepherd discovers that a false alarm may seem funny at first, but trust is not so easy to win back.
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- Ages 4-96 min read aloud
The Ant and the Dove
A thirsty ant receives unexpected help from a dove, then finds a way to return the kindness when her new friend needs it most.
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- Ages 4-96 min read aloud
The Lion and the Mouse
A mighty lion spares a tiny mouse, never guessing that one day the little creature will be the one to save him.
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- Ages 4-95 min read aloud
The Tortoise and the Hare
A hare who has never lost a race, a tortoise who has never won one, and a hill that is longer than it looks.
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- Ages 4-85 min read aloud
The Little Red Hen
One hen, one grain of wheat, and three friends who are all far too busy to help until the bread comes out of the oven.
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- Ages 4-85 min read aloud
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Three hungry goats, one rickety bridge, and a troll who has picked entirely the wrong morning to be difficult.
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