Bedtime stories for preschoolers (ages 4–6)
71 free stories, narrated aloud.
Between four and six, children can follow a proper story arc — a character who wants something, a gentle problem, and a warm resolution. These run about five to ten minutes, which is the sweet spot for this age at bedtime.
The Moonbell Garden
5 min · ages 4–6
The Cove of Soft Waves
5 min · ages 4–6
Nora Counts the Sleeping Stars
4 min · ages 4–6
The Warm Hollow Under the Ferns
4 min · ages 4–6
Ivy's Feather Boat
4 min · ages 4–6
Clover's Starlight Garden
4 min · ages 4–6
Ivy Whispers to the Waves
4 min · ages 4–6
Black Beauty
5 min · ages 4–6
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
6 min · ages 4–6
The Velveteen Rabbit
6 min · ages 4–6
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
3 min · ages 4–6
Pinocchio
8 min · ages 4–6
The Ebony Horse
5 min · ages 4–6
The Fisherman and the Jinni
4 min · ages 4–6
Sinbad the Sailor
5 min · ages 4–6
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
5 min · ages 4–6
Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp
8 min · ages 4–6
The Little Match Girl
5 min · ages 4–6
The Ugly Duckling
5 min · ages 4–6
The Princess and the Pea
3 min · ages 4–6
The Emperor's New Clothes
5 min · ages 4–6
Stone Soup
4 min · ages 4–6
Chicken Little
3 min · ages 4–6
The Gingerbread Man
4 min · ages 4–6
The Three Little Pigs
5 min · ages 4–6
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
6 min · ages 4–6
Jack and the Beanstalk
5 min · ages 4–6
The Oak and the Reed
3 min · ages 4–6
The Peacock and the Crane
3 min · ages 4–6
The Fox and the Stork
3 min · ages 4–6
The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
3 min · ages 4–6
The Hare and the Hound
3 min · ages 4–6
The Crow and the Pitcher
3 min · ages 4–6
The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse
3 min · ages 4–6
The Dog and His Reflection
3 min · ages 4–6
The Wind and the Sun
3 min · ages 4–6
The Goose That Laid the Golden Eggs
3 min · ages 4–6
The Ant and the Grasshopper
3 min · ages 4–6
The Fox and the Grapes
3 min · ages 4–6
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
3 min · ages 4–6
The Lion and the Mouse
4 min · ages 4–6
The Tortoise and the Hare
3 min · ages 4–6
The Bremen Town Musicians
6 min · ages 4–6
The Six Swans
5 min · ages 4–6
The Juniper Tree
5 min · ages 4–6
The Golden Goose
5 min · ages 4–6
The Elves and the Shoemaker
3 min · ages 4–6
The Brave Little Tailor
6 min · ages 4–6
The Twelve Dancing Princesses
5 min · ages 4–6
The Frog Prince
5 min · ages 4–6
Rumpelstiltskin
5 min · ages 4–6
Little Red Riding Hood
6 min · ages 4–6
Hansel and Gretel
5 min · ages 4–6
Rapunzel
5 min · ages 4–6
Sleeping Beauty
6 min · ages 4–6
Snow White
8 min · ages 4–6
Cinderella
8 min · ages 4–6
The Warm Fern Hollow
4 min · ages 4–6
When the Moon Says Goodnight
4 min · ages 4–6
Mira's Sleepy Journey Around the World
6 min · ages 4–6
Arjun and the Sleepy Starlight Garden
6 min · ages 4–6
Pearl and the Sleepy Ocean Song
7 min · ages 4–6
Kai and the Sleepy Stars
6 min · ages 4–6
Hana and the Whispering Stars
9 min · ages 4–6
Rosa and the Sleepy Star Garden
3 min · ages 4–6
Coral and the Sleepy Sea Song
4 min · ages 4–6
Ada and the Whispering Stars
3 min · ages 4–6
Max and the Sleepy Dinosaur Song
3 min · ages 4–6
Luna and the Sleepy Starlight Garden
3 min · ages 4–6
Theo and Willow's Sleepy Journey
2 min · ages 4–6
Milo and the Moonlight Tide Pool
2 min · ages 4–6Listen to it free in the app
Sleepfox narrates every story aloud, dims the screen, and fades out with a gentle sleep timer. A brand-new story is added free every night.
Get Sleepfox on Google PlayFrequently asked
What bedtime stories are good for a 4 year old?
Look for short stories with simple language and a calm, warm ending. Every story in this collection is written for ages 4-6 and narrated aloud, most running under 9 minutes.
How long should a bedtime story be for ages 4-6?
Roughly 3–5 minutes for ages 1–3, 5–10 minutes for 4–6, and 10–15 minutes for 7–12. The story should finish while your child is still calm.
Are these bedtime stories free?
Yes. You can read every story on this site and listen to the full narration in the Sleepfox app without an account or subscription.