The Tale of Manas and the Dragon
A fearless warrior, an ancient dragon, and a battle that will echo through time.
Top Children Stories on GatherTales
Ages 4-12: Stories for children are often simple, engaging, and filled with colorful imagery. They may feature talking animals, magical adventures, or everyday heroes. These stories aim to entertain and educate, teaching valuable life lessons about kindness, sharing, and overcoming challenges.
The River Spirit of Muta
A cursed family, an angry river, and one woman’s fight to restore harmony.
The Golden Calabash
A sacred golden calabash holds the fate of a village in a tale of greed, redemption, and the wisdom of the ancestors.
The Eagle and the Falcon
A soaring fable of rivalry, wisdom, and the boundless freedom of the sky.
The Story of Ngombo’s Journey
A young warrior's quest to restore balance between his people and the land.
The Fisherman and the Mermaid of Gaza
A fisherman’s love for a mermaid challenges fate in a world where land and sea remain divided.
The Night Masquerade of Yoruba Land
A sacred festival, a powerful mask, and a battle between the living and the spirits.
The Cunning Hare and the Crocodile
A cunning hare outwits a mighty crocodile in a battle of wits and wisdom.
The Leopard’s Debt
A hunter’s mercy sparks an unbreakable bond between man and beast.
The Firebird of Angel Falls
A legendary guardian lost to time… and the explorer destined to find it.
The Maya Moon Goddess and the White Deer
A cursed hunter, a sacred white deer, and the Moon Goddess’s eternal watch—love is the only path to redemption.
The Mermaids of Baños
The river never forgets those who dare to love the lost
The Legend of the Cuban Firebird
A myth reborn, a destiny forged in fire—Cuba’s soul lives on in the legend of the Firebird.
The Llama’s Leap at Uyuni
A legendary leap that defied nature and shook the heavens.
The Cowherd’s Treasure on Rigi
A cowherd’s quest for gold leads to a discovery far greater than riches.
Prince Radu and the Black Wolf
A cursed prince, a legendary beast, and a battle for justice in the heart of medieval Romania.
The Nine-Headed Dragon of Hortobágy
A legendary battle between a humble shepherd and the fiery beast of the Hungarian plains.
The Snow Dancer of Kuusamo
A young girl’s dance awakens an ancient power in the heart of a Finnish winter.
Rustam Khan and the Trickster Genie
A warrior, a trickster genie, and a battle of wits in the deserts of Uzbekistan.
The Enchanted Felt Rug
A young weaver’s journey to unlock the magic of an enchanted felt rug and protect her people’s future.
The Clever Fox of Herat
A cunning fox outwits the powerful and the greedy in the ancient city of Herat.
The Story of the Lightning Bird
A warrior’s destiny is forged in the heart of the storm.
The Cunning Hyena and the Foolish Donkey
A clever hyena and a naïve donkey embark on a series of misadventures, but only one of them ever wins.
The Enchanted Mbusa Basket
A young girl’s courage is tested in a quest to unlock the magic that can save her village.