Prince Radu and the Black Wolf
A cursed prince, a legendary beast, and a battle for justice in the heart of medieval Romania.
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 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.
Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky
A powerful tale of pride, wisdom, and the forces that shape the heavens.
The Griot’s Enchanted Kora
A griot’s melody carries history, but what happens when an ambitious prince seeks to rewrite it?
The Wyrm of Lagarfljót
A cursed lake, an ancient beast, and a fisherman caught in a battle between myth and reality.
Anansi and the Magic Calabash
A trickster’s journey to claim ultimate wisdom leads to an unexpected discovery.
The Taíno Moon Child
A mystical legend of love, loss, and the undying spirit of Borikén.
The Amazon Guardians of Yasuni
A fierce Waorani warrior defends the sacred Amazon against those who seek to destroy it.
The Singing Ceiba Tree of Petén
A sacred ceiba tree sings with the voices of the past—only those who listen will understand its message.
The Enchanted Ceiba Tree
A mystical journey into the heart of Cuba’s most sacred tree, where history, spirits, and destiny intertwine.
The Singing Windmill of Kinderdijk
A haunted windmill, a lost love, and a song that never fades.
Louhi’s Hidden Sampo
A daring quest to steal a legendary artifact from the clutches of an all-powerful sorceress.
Why the Snow Leopard Roams the Mountains
The timeless legend of how the snow leopard became the ghost of the mountains.
The Dwarf King of Salzburg
A hidden kingdom, a king’s last stand, and a legend buried beneath Salzburg.
Nehanda’s Spirit and the Shona People of Zimbabwe
The untold legend of Mbuya Nehanda, the fearless spirit who defied colonial rule and inspired a nation’s fight for freedom.
Nkisu, the Rainbow Serpent of Zambia
A timeless Zambian legend of balance, wisdom, and the eternal dance between humankind and nature.
Why the Hyena Limps
A cunning Hyena's greed leads him to a lifelong lesson—and a limp that never fades.