Nature & Animals
Discover 204 folk tales about nature and animals — the largest theme in our collection. These stories feature talking animals, enchanted forests, magical rivers, and the deep connection between humans and the natural world. From Panchatantra’s jungle fables to Aesop’s barnyard tales, these animal stories for kids use the wonders of nature to teach timeless moral lessons.
African Folk Tales
Ages 6-8
The Hunter And The Tortoise
The Hunter And The Tortoise: A village hunter had one day gone farther afield than usual. Coming to a part of the forest with which he was unacquainted, he was
Grimm's Fairy Tales
Ages 9-12
The White Snake
The White Snake: A long time ago there lived a king who was famed for his wisdom through all the land. Nothing was hidden from him, and it seemed as if news of
Grimm's Fairy Tales
Ages 9-12
The Willow-Wren And The Bear
The Willow-Wren And The Bear: Once in summer-time the bear and the wolf were walking in the forest, and the bear heard a bird singing so beautifully that he
Grimm's Fairy Tales
Ages 9-12
The Valiant Little Tailor
The Valiant Little Tailor: One summer’s morning a little tailor was sitting on his table by the window; he was in good spirits, and sewed with all his might. A
Grimm's Fairy Tales
Ages 9-12
The Queen Bee
The Queen Bee: Two kings’ sons once upon a time went into the world to seek their fortunes; but they soon fell into a wasteful foolish way of living, so that
Grimm's Fairy Tales
Ages 9-12
The Mouse, The Bird, And The Sausage
The Mouse, The Bird, And The Sausage: Once upon a time, a mouse, a bird, and a sausage, entered into partnership and set up house together. For a long time all
Grimm's Fairy Tales
Ages 9-12
The Little Peasant
The Little Peasant: There was a certain village wherein no one lived but really rich peasants, and just one poor one, whom they called the little peasant. The
Grimm's Fairy Tales
Ages 9-12
The Frog-Prince
The Frog-Prince: One fine evening a young princess put on her bonnet and clogs, and went out to take a walk by herself in a wood; and when she came to a cool
Grimm's Fairy Tales
Ages 9-12
The Fox And The Horse
A farmer had a horse that had been an excellent faithful servant for many years. At length the horse grew old and worthless, and the farmer wanted to get rid of him without giving anything.
Grimm's Fairy Tales
Ages 9-12
The Fisherman And His Wife
The Fisherman And His Wife: There was once a fisherman who lived with his wife in a pigsty, close by the seaside. The fisherman used to go out all day long
Grimm's Fairy Tales
Ages 9-12
The Dog And The Sparrow
A shepherd's dog had a master who took no care of him, but left him to starve. The dog ran away into the forest where he met a sparrow who took pity on him.
Grimm's Fairy Tales
Ages 9-12
Lily And The Lion
Lily And The Lion: A merchant, who had three daughters, was once setting out upon a journey; but before he went he asked each daughter what gift he should