Well, there are quite a few. 'Snow - White' can be told in about 10 minutes. Snow - White is a beautiful princess who has to flee from her evil stepmother and lives with the seven dwarfs. It has a lot of elements like kindness, jealousy and true love. 'Cinderella' is another classic. Cinderella is mistreated by her step - sisters but with the help of her fairy godmother, she gets to go to the ball and meets the prince. It's a story of hope and transformation. 'Hansel and Gretel' is also a great 10 - minute bedtime story. The two children get lost in the forest and find a gingerbread house, but they have to outwit the wicked witch inside.
A great 6 - minute bedtime story is 'The Magic Kite'. There's a child who finds a magic kite. When the child flies the kite, it takes them to a magical land filled with talking animals and beautiful flowers. They have all sorts of adventures there before the kite brings them back home.
A 'The Magic Pillow' story can be a great 3 - minute bedtime story. There was a magic pillow that whenever a child laid their head on it, they would be taken on a wonderful adventure. One boy laid on it and found himself in a forest full of talking animals. He had an amazing time exploring with them and when he woke up, he was filled with joy and a sense of wonder. And every time he used the pillow again, it was a different adventure.
A story like 'The Moon Princess' could be a great 7 minute bedtime story. In this story, the Moon Princess lives in a beautiful castle on the moon. One night, she decides to visit the earth. She meets different animals and people, and they all marvel at her beauty and kindness. The story can be told with a gentle pace, taking about 7 minutes. It has a dreamy quality that is ideal for sending kids off to sleep.
One good 1 minute bedtime story could be 'The Little Star'. There was a little star in the sky that felt lonely. It saw a little girl looking up at the sky. The star twinkled extra bright for her. The girl smiled, and the star felt happy. It realized that even from far away, it could bring joy.
A nice 2 - minute bedtime story is 'The Friendly Mouse'. In a big old house, there lived a mouse. One day, a new cat moved in. All the other mice were scared, but this friendly mouse decided to approach the cat with a peace offering - a piece of cheese. The cat was so surprised by the mouse's bravery that it decided not to chase the mice in the house. And they all lived happily ever after.
A good 20 - minute bedtime story is 'Peter Pan'. It tells the story of the boy who never grows up and his adventures in Neverland with Wendy, John and Michael. There are pirates, fairies and mermaids in this magical world. 'Winnie - the - Pooh' is also suitable. Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood, like Piglet, Tigger and Eeyore, have simple but interesting daily adventures that can be a great 20 - minute read. And then there's 'The Secret Garden'. Mary's discovery of the locked - up garden and how she and Colin bring it back to life is a story full of mystery and growth.
One popular ten - minute bedtime story could be 'The Little Red Riding Hood'. It's about a girl who goes to visit her sick grandmother in the forest and meets a big bad wolf along the way. The story has a simple plot with a moral lesson about not talking to strangers.
One popular five - minute bedtime story could be 'The Little Star'. A little star in the sky felt lonely. It saw a little girl on Earth looking at the sky. The star twinkled extra bright to make the girl happy. They became friends in a way, with the girl always looking for that special star at night.
The story of a little bird that lost its feather. It was so sad because it couldn't fly as well. But then it found a group of friendly squirrels. The squirrels helped the bird make a new 'feather' out of leaves and twigs. The bird was able to fly again. This story teaches kids about friendship and can be completed within 5 minutes. It shows that even when things go wrong, friends can help make it right. For example, in real life, kids can also rely on their friends when they face difficulties, like when they lose something or are not good at something at first. And the idea of using creativity to solve problems, just like the squirrels did, is also a great lesson for kids. This kind of story is perfect for bedtime as it gives kids positive thoughts before they sleep.
There's the story of 'The Brave Mouse'. In a big house, there lived a little mouse. One night, it heard strange noises. It was scared but decided to be brave. It crept out of its hole and found that a window was open and the wind was blowing things around. The mouse closed the window with all its might. After that, it went back to its hole, feeling proud of itself. It was a short but exciting five - minute bedtime story.