Storynory - Stories for Kids

A short and sweet poem about a shadow that follows a child around all day - but who likes to stay in bed before the sun is up. By ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON

An old French story about an evil mouse who orders a young girl to play with fire.

A boy is training to be a zen monk in Japan. Life in the monastery is hard. There is one thing he loves to do - and it is not to study or work in the garden.

A story from Vietnam about a fisherman who plays a bamboo flute - if only his face was as beautiful as his music !

Food is running low on board the spaceship carrying our heroes. The parrot takes them in search of the best hotdog in the Universe.

A boy sets out with three loyal dogs and they slay a dragon on their way. Watch out for twists and turns in the story!

An ancient story sung in a ballad that mixes riddles and romance. Richard and Jana sing a duet -with Richard taking the part of a Knight and Jana the part of Nelly.

A gusty poem by the Scottish writer, George MacDonald. The wind is trying to bully the moon - can he succeed?

This ancient story by Aesop is brought up to date. The moral remains the same - when somebody tells you of their love and friendship, remember to judge them by their deeds, not their words.

A starry poem by Robert Louis Stevenson, the author of Treasure Island. Read the full text of Escape at Bedtime and see our illustration on Storynory.

Hiawatha learns Native American legends from his grandmother Nokomis.

We continue the story of Bertie and Beatrice's dreams. Beatrice has called off the wedding, left the palace, and gone to live in the town and look for a job. How will the ex-princess get on in the "real world"?

Prince Bertie and Princess Beatrice have very different dreams leading to trouble in the palace.

Astropup's friend Marlow undergoes a strange transformation in the second part of our dog-master adventure.

A story from Russia about a boy who who could speak to the birds and who proved homself to be an excellent son.