Bedtime Stories
Pick a story, press play, and let it read itself while the little ones fall asleep.
Runs in your browser. Nothing you enter is sent or stored.
How to use Bedtime Stories
- Choose a story from the list.
- Set a sleep timer if you want the story to stop by itself.
- Press Play. Adjust the reading speed if it is too fast or slow.
Frequently asked questions
Are these stories free to use?
Yes. They are classic stories that are now in the public domain (such as Aesop's fables and Andersen's fairy tales), retold in simple words by us, plus original stories written for this site.
Why is there no sound?
The story is read by your device's built-in voice. Some devices or browsers do not have a voice installed. The text is always there to read.
Does the site record my child?
No. The stories are read aloud by your device, and nothing is recorded or sent to our servers.
Is Bedtime Stories free?
Yes. Bedtime Stories is free to use with no sign-up and no watermark.
Is my information saved or sent anywhere?
No. Everything is calculated in your browser. Nothing you enter is sent to a server or stored.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. It works in any modern browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone. Very large files may be slow on older phones.