Courage & Bravery
Discover 138 folk tales about courage and bravery from around the world. These stories feature heroes who face monsters, tyrants, and impossible odds with unwavering determination. From young village boys confronting tigers to princesses defying cruel sorcerers, these stories about bravery for kids demonstrate that true courage is not the absence of fear, but the will to act despite it.
Chinese Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Weaver Girl and the Magic Loom
A celestial weaver discovers that perfection cannot fill the space where love belongs.
Indian Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Blind Men and the Elephant
Blind men touching different parts of an elephant argue fiercely, each convinced of their own truth.
Korean Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Green Frog Son
A Korean fairy tale of a widow's unconditional love transforming hardship into grace and blessing.
Aesop's Fables
Ages 9-12
The Donkey in the Lion’s Skin
A donkey dons a lion's skin to terrify others—until he forgets himself, brays, and reveals his true identity.
Grimm's Fairy Tales
Ages 9-12
Little Red Riding Hood
A trusting girl learns too late that not everyone deserves kindness, but her courage saves her.
Celtic Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
Cu Chulainn and the Hound of Culann
Young Cuchulain takes the name and duty of the slain Hound of Culann, binding his fate to Ulster.
Celtic Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
Deirdre of the Sorrows
A prophecy foretells Deirdre's beauty will bring ruin to Ulster; her tragic love fulfills the curse.
Aesop's Fables
Ages 9-12
The Crow and the Pitcher
A thirsty crow finds a pitcher of water too deep to reach, so he drops pebbles in until he can drink.
Bengal Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Dancing Peacock of Bengal
In Bengal's verdant monsoon lands, a dancing peacock teaches that true beauty flows from joy, not vanity.
Indian Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Legend of the Merlion
A legendary creature chooses to use its power to protect a vulnerable coastal village.
Indian Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Princess of Mount Kinabalu
A magical princess must choose between her earthly love and her sacred duty to protect her mountain.
Chinese Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
Chang’e and the Moon
A woman ascends to the moon to save her people from a tyrant's immortality.