{"id":10217,"date":"2022-03-02T14:28:35","date_gmt":"2022-03-02T08:58:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/?p=10217"},"modified":"2024-11-22T17:09:45","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T11:39:45","slug":"best-bedtime-stories-for-kids-of-every-age-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/best-bedtime-stories-for-kids-of-every-age-group\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Best Bedtime Stories for Kids of Every Age Group"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-9ffd6f54-8c79-4bd6-a8c8-14913f083b3a\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\">\n                    <div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/best-bedtime-stories-for-kids-of-every-age-group\/#1-1-king-midas-and-the-golden-touch->1) King Midas and The Golden Touch<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/best-bedtime-stories-for-kids-of-every-age-group\/#2-2-alice-in-wonderland->2) Alice in Wonderland<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/best-bedtime-stories-for-kids-of-every-age-group\/#3-3-winnie-the-pooh->3) Winnie The Pooh<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/best-bedtime-stories-for-kids-of-every-age-group\/#4-4-the-cat-in-the-hat->4) The Cat in the Hat<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/best-bedtime-stories-for-kids-of-every-age-group\/#5-5-fantastic-mr-fox->5) Fantastic Mr. Fox<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/best-bedtime-stories-for-kids-of-every-age-group\/#6-6-the-iron-man->6) The Iron Man<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/best-bedtime-stories-for-kids-of-every-age-group\/#7-7-artemis-fowl->7) Artemis Fowl<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/best-bedtime-stories-for-kids-of-every-age-group\/#8-8-the-invention-of-hugo-cabret->8) The Invention of Hugo Cabret<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/best-bedtime-stories-for-kids-of-every-age-group\/#9-9-goodnight-mr-tom->9) Goodnight Mr Tom<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/best-bedtime-stories-for-kids-of-every-age-group\/#10-10-the-chronicles-of-narnia-the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe->10) The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It may surprise you, but studies have shown that reading bedtime stories to kids increase their intellectual behavior and helps their proper cognitive development. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sllb-container\">\n    <!-- Left Part -->\n    <div class=\"sllb-left-part\">\n      <!-- Section 1 -->\n\t  <p class=\"sllb-h4\">Math & ELA | PreK To Grade 5<\/p>\n\n      <!-- Section 2 -->\n\t  \n      <p class=\"sllb-h2\">Kids see <span>fun<\/span>.<\/p>\n      <p class=\"sllb-h2\">You see real <span>learning outcomes<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n      <!-- Section 3 -->\n      <p>Watch your kids fall in love with math & reading through our scientifically designed curriculum.<\/p>\n\n      <!-- Section 4 -->\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/parents\/register\" class=\"sllb-cta-button sllb-cta1 sllb-blue\">Parents, try for free<\/a>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/teachers\/register\" class=\"sllb-cta-button sllb-cta2 sllb-blue\">Teachers, use for free<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Right Part -->\n    <div class=\"sllb-right-part\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/web_ui\/assets\/images\/loggedout\/home\/mobile_image_banner-ada064cd2ffaa053213b.png\" alt=\"Banner Image\">\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Bedtime stories for kids must include children in the narration process to stay interested and still learn something valuable while playing or having fun. To make tales more fascinating and amusing, apply experiments with fresh concepts accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore some<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/ela\/reading-games\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"> online reading games<\/a> to educate and engage your kids!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/parents-reading-story-to-child.jpg\" alt=\"Parents reading to their child a bedtime story for kids\" class=\"wp-image-10237\" style=\"width:500px;height:336px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/parents-reading-story-to-child.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/parents-reading-story-to-child-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/parents-reading-story-to-child-150x101.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/parents-reading-story-to-child-625x420.jpg 625w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-15-top-bedtime-stories-for-kids\">15 Top Bedtime Stories for Kids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to read stories to your child to help them relate and find them funny. Apart from all such benefits, bedtime stories increase parent-child bonding, forming the foundation of a parent-child relationship. This article will discuss the best 15 bedtime stories for kids of different age groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-1-king-midas-and-the-golden-touch-\"><strong>1) King Midas and The Golden Touch <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>by Charlotte Craft<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"409\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Fairy-Tales-Boys-Love.jpg\" alt=\"King Midas and The Golden Touch \" class=\"wp-image-10218\" style=\"width:331px;height:406px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Fairy-Tales-Boys-Love.jpg 409w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Fairy-Tales-Boys-Love-245x300.jpg 245w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Fairy-Tales-Boys-Love-150x183.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Fairy-Tales-Boys-Love-300x367.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Fairy-Tales-Boys-Love-344x420.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 409px) 100vw, 409px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>King Midas, despite his immense wealth, was not content and craved even more. His wish for everything he touched to turn to gold was initially thrilling but soon became a curse, as he accidentally transformed his beloved daughter into gold. This tragic turn of events led him to a profound realization about the true value of life and love over material wealth. The fable of King Midas and his golden touch is a beautiful&nbsp;bedtime story for kids&nbsp;that teaches them a valuable lesson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Moral &#8211; <\/strong>In life, one should never be greedy since the desire to be greedy does not provide productive results in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Age &#8211; <\/strong>4 to 8 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can read it <a href=\"https:\/\/bedtimeshortstories.com\/king-midas-and-the-golden-touch\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><b><i>Related Reading:<\/i><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/amazing-short-stories-for-kids-that-teach-beautiful-lessons\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">5 Amazing Short Stories for Kids That Teach Beautiful Lessons<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-2-alice-in-wonderland-\"><strong>2) Alice in Wonderland<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>by Lewis Carroll<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"324\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Alices-Adventures-in-Wonderland.jpg\" alt=\"Cover of Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll illustrated by Matthew Staunton\" class=\"wp-image-10219\" style=\"width:324px;height:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Alices-Adventures-in-Wonderland.jpg 324w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Alices-Adventures-in-Wonderland-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Alices-Adventures-in-Wonderland-150x231.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Alices-Adventures-in-Wonderland-300x463.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Alices-Adventures-in-Wonderland-272x420.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The first real children&#8217;s book never ceases to enchant and perplex. Lewis Carroll&#8217;s book celebrates a child&#8217;s amazement and curiosity, as well as their worries about growing up, which is perfect&nbsp;for kids&#8217; bedtime stories. It invites you to discuss your dreams and nightmares, to accept the strange and exceptional, and, most importantly, to conjure up your rabbit hole trip. It&#8217;s a shared rite of passage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Moral- <\/strong>We can&#8217;t grow up unless we take chances and challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Age &#8211; <\/strong>Ages 8 and above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can read it <a href=\"https:\/\/bedtimeshortstories.com\/alice-in-wonderland-short-story\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-3-winnie-the-pooh-\"><strong>3) Winnie The Pooh<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>by A. A . Milne<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"385\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Methuen-unnumbered.jpg\" alt=\"Cover of Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne \" class=\"wp-image-10220\" style=\"width:321px;height:534px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Methuen-unnumbered.jpg 385w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Methuen-unnumbered-180x300.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Methuen-unnumbered-150x249.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Methuen-unnumbered-300x499.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Methuen-unnumbered-253x420.jpg 253w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 385px) 100vw, 385px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When climbing a bee tree doesn&#8217;t work, Winnie the Pooh takes Christopher Robin&#8217;s balloon to the top of the honey tree anonymously after immersing himself in mud small black rain cloud. There are brilliant lessons disguised as engaging tales that teach youngsters anything from critical thinking to the dangers of poor spelling without ever giving them a hint. As a result, it&#8217;s one of the ideal kids&#8217; bedtime stories, as it teaches them valuable life skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Moral &#8211; <\/strong>The values of creating solid and long-lasting friendships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Age &#8211;<\/strong> 7 to 12 Years&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can read it <a href=\"https:\/\/bedtimeshortstories.com\/winnie-the-pooh-story\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-4-the-cat-in-the-hat-\"><strong>4) The Cat in the Hat <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>by Dr. Seuss<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"330\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-Cat-in-the-Hat-by-Dr_-Seuss_.png\" alt=\"Cover of Cat in the Hat by Dr. Suess\" class=\"wp-image-10221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-Cat-in-the-Hat-by-Dr_-Seuss_.png 330w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-Cat-in-the-Hat-by-Dr_-Seuss_-220x300.png 220w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-Cat-in-the-Hat-by-Dr_-Seuss_-150x205.png 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-Cat-in-the-Hat-by-Dr_-Seuss_-300x409.png 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-Cat-in-the-Hat-by-Dr_-Seuss_-308x420.png 308w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><b><i>Related Reading:<\/i><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/storytelling-for-kids-benefits-books-and-more\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Storytelling for Kids: Benefits, Books, and More<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Seuss, an American cartoonist and novelist, wrote The Cat in the Hat, a novel about two youngsters, Sally and Sam, who are home alone and experiencing a very dreary day. Their mother is out, and when the Cat enters wearing a red hat, he promises the children that their mother will not be bothered by him or his antics! He wreaks havoc in the house, leaving it in shambles until his pals arrive to assist him in cleaning up before their mother returns from her trip, which is a great&nbsp;bedtime story for kids to&nbsp;enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Moral &#8211; <\/strong>Be the creators of your own amusement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Age &#8211; <\/strong>3 to 7 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can read it <a href=\"https:\/\/nfc.cambridgeschool.edu.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/05\/THE-CAT-IN-THE-HAT.pdf\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-5-fantastic-mr-fox-\"><strong>5) Fantastic Mr. Fox<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>by Roald Dahl<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/FANTASTIC-MR-FOX-_-Roald-Dahl-668x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Cover of FANTASTIC MR FOX by Roald Dahl \" class=\"wp-image-10222\" style=\"width:358px;height:549px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/FANTASTIC-MR-FOX-_-Roald-Dahl-668x1024.jpg 668w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/FANTASTIC-MR-FOX-_-Roald-Dahl-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/FANTASTIC-MR-FOX-_-Roald-Dahl-768x1178.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/FANTASTIC-MR-FOX-_-Roald-Dahl-1001x1536.jpg 1001w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/FANTASTIC-MR-FOX-_-Roald-Dahl-150x230.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/FANTASTIC-MR-FOX-_-Roald-Dahl-300x460.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/FANTASTIC-MR-FOX-_-Roald-Dahl-696x1068.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/FANTASTIC-MR-FOX-_-Roald-Dahl-274x420.jpg 274w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/FANTASTIC-MR-FOX-_-Roald-Dahl.jpg 1043w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The narrative opens when three farmers have their animals stolen for food by the cunning Mr. Fox, who is striving to support his family. Boggis, Bunce, and Bean conclude that they must devise a strategy to capture the fox. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the farmers force Mr. Fox and his company deep underground, he has to resort to his natural craftiness to rise above the opposition. An amusing work of innovation, intuition and the perfect introduction to the interesting works of Roald Dahl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Moral &#8211; <\/strong>We must be self-sufficient and improvise mindful solutions for hardships and challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Age &#8211; <\/strong>5 to 7 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can read it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-6-the-iron-man-\"><strong>6) The Iron Man <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>by Ted Hughes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"315\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-Iron-Man-by-Ted-Hughes.jpg\" alt=\"Cover of The Iron Man by Ted Hughes\" class=\"wp-image-10223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-Iron-Man-by-Ted-Hughes.jpg 315w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-Iron-Man-by-Ted-Hughes-189x300.jpg 189w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-Iron-Man-by-Ted-Hughes-150x238.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-Iron-Man-by-Ted-Hughes-300x476.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-Iron-Man-by-Ted-Hughes-265x420.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Iron Man is a science fiction-fairy tale hybrid that is very different from the superhero we know today. It&#8217;s the story of a massive metal robot that emerges from nowhere, crashes into a beach, and shatters into several pieces. Hogarth, a small boy, discovers the robot while fishing in the local stream. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Iron Man eats the locals&#8217; machinery, and to catch him, the people set up a trap for him, but he cannot be kept down. When a terrible monster from outer space threatens to lay waste on the planet, it is the Iron Man who finds a way to save the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An excellent kid&#8217;s&nbsp;bedtime story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Moral &#8211; <\/strong>Even if you are disliked or misunderstood, you should always do what you can to help others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Age &#8211; <\/strong>8 to 12 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can read it <a href=\"https:\/\/booksvooks.com\/fullbook\/the-iron-man-pdf-ted-hughes.html?page=1\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-7-artemis-fowl-\"><strong>7) Artemis Fowl <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>by Eoin Colfer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"353\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Artemis-Fowl-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cover of Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer\" class=\"wp-image-10224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Artemis-Fowl-1.jpg 353w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Artemis-Fowl-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Artemis-Fowl-1-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Artemis-Fowl-1-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Artemis-Fowl-1-280x420.jpg 280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 353px) 100vw, 353px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It follows Holly Short, a Lower Elements Police (LEP) reconnaissance officer when she is abducted by criminal mastermind Artemis Fowl II for a hefty ransom of gold with his bodyguard Domovoi Butler (and his younger sister Juliet Butler) to reclaim the Fowl family&#8217;s riches. This makes for a great&nbsp;kids&#8217; bedtime story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Moral &#8211; <\/strong>In the battle of good vs. evil, good always claims victory. So, be good in life &amp; do deeds that bring you good. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Age &#8211; <\/strong>9 to 11 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can read it <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinereadfreenovel.com\/eoin-colfer\/35940-artemis_fowl_read.html\" title=\"\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><b><i>Related Reading:<\/i><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/classic-mom-poems-to-make-mothers-feel-special\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Classic Mom Poems to Make Mothers Feel Special\n<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-8-the-invention-of-hugo-cabret-\"><strong>8) The Invention of Hugo Cabret <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>by Brian Selznick<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-Invention-of-Hugo-Cabret.jpg\" alt=\"Cover of The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick\" class=\"wp-image-10225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-Invention-of-Hugo-Cabret.jpg 257w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-Invention-of-Hugo-Cabret-193x300.jpg 193w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-Invention-of-Hugo-Cabret-150x233.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Hugo, a 12-year-old orphan, is alone at a train station under the streets of Paris. His cruel guardian uncle has vanished, and his father has died. Hugo&#8217;s battle to survive, understand his origins, and eventually find his new place in the world with a new family is chronicled in this legendary narrative, a great bedtime story for kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Moral &#8211; <\/strong>Sometimes, all we need to do is live in this brutal world alone, reminding ourselves that there are people who love us, and we must endure all hardships for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Age &#8211; <\/strong>8 to 16 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can read it <a href=\"https:\/\/booksvooks.com\/nonscrolablepdf\/the-invention-of-hugo-cabret-pdf-brian-selznick-1.html?page=1\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-9-goodnight-mr-tom-\"><strong>9) Goodnight Mr Tom <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>by Michelle Magorian<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The story revolves around a child named William who is evacuated to the countryside to live with a sad widower named Tom during WWII. After being mistreated and beaten by his mother, William needs some time to adjust to a life with more freedom and happiness, which makes for a fantastic and educational bedtime story for kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Moral &#8211; <\/strong>A small act of kindness may transform someone&#8217;s life or brighten their day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Age &#8211; <\/strong>9 to 12 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can read it <a href=\"https:\/\/thebookstheartandme.files.wordpress.com\/2014\/07\/1goodnight-mister-tom-extract.pdf\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-10-the-chronicles-of-narnia-the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe-\"><strong>10) The Chronicles of Narnia:<\/strong> <strong>The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>by C. S Lewis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"657\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-Lion-the-Witch-and-the-Wardrobe-by-C_S-lewis-657x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Cover of novel The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe by CS Lewis\" class=\"wp-image-10228\" style=\"width:306px;height:472px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-Lion-the-Witch-and-the-Wardrobe-by-C_S-lewis-657x1024.jpg 657w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-Lion-the-Witch-and-the-Wardrobe-by-C_S-lewis-193x300.jpg 193w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-Lion-the-Witch-and-the-Wardrobe-by-C_S-lewis-150x234.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-Lion-the-Witch-and-the-Wardrobe-by-C_S-lewis-300x468.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-Lion-the-Witch-and-the-Wardrobe-by-C_S-lewis-696x1085.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-Lion-the-Witch-and-the-Wardrobe-by-C_S-lewis-270x420.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-Lion-the-Witch-and-the-Wardrobe-by-C_S-lewis.jpg 736w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Those looking for a modern spin on The Chronicles of Narnia will love this book. This lovely narrative, the most beloved of all the Chronicles, can be enjoyed repeatedly, making it an ideal bedtime reading for youngsters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lucy enters the Professor&#8217;s wardrobe, and then exits into a cold woodland. She&#8217;s stumbled into Narnia, the mythical country of unicorns, centaurs, and fauns, as well as the evil White Witch, who terrorizes everybody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Moral &#8211; <\/strong>It shows the importance of courage, the value of friendship, standing up for what you believe in, having an open mind, and never lying or deceiving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Age &#8211; <\/strong>9 years and up<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can read it <a href=\"http:\/\/www.samizdat.qc.ca\/arts\/lit\/PDFs\/LionWitchWardrobe_CSL.pdf\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-11-the-moomins-and-the-great-flood-\"><strong>11) The Moomins and The Great Flood <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>by Tove Jansson<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"393\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-Moomins-and-the-Great-Flood.jpg\" alt=\"Cover of The Moomins and The Great Flood by Tove Jansson\" class=\"wp-image-10230\" style=\"width:-46px;height:-69px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-Moomins-and-the-Great-Flood.jpg 393w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-Moomins-and-the-Great-Flood-197x300.jpg 197w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-Moomins-and-the-Great-Flood-150x229.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-Moomins-and-the-Great-Flood-300x458.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/The-Moomins-and-the-Great-Flood-275x420.jpg 275w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a story of Moominmamma and Moomintroll&#8217;s search for the missing Moominpappa, who has gone off with the Hattifatteners, and how they end up in the lovely Moominvalley, which was created as a consequence of a vast flood. It&#8217;s a terrific bedtime story for kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Moral &#8211;&nbsp;<\/strong>We should place higher importance on personal traits like empathy and compassion than on outward appearances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Age &#8211; <\/strong>9 years and up<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can read it <a href=\"https:\/\/booksvooks.com\/nonscrolablepdf\/the-moomins-and-the-great-flood-pdf.html\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-12-cinderella-\"><strong>12) Cinderella <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>by Brothers Grimm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"777\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Cinderella-CD-Cover-version-2-by.jpg\" alt=\"Cover of Cinderella by Brothers Grimm\" class=\"wp-image-10231\" style=\"width:324px;height:288px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Cinderella-CD-Cover-version-2-by.jpg 777w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Cinderella-CD-Cover-version-2-by-300x278.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Cinderella-CD-Cover-version-2-by-768x712.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Cinderella-CD-Cover-version-2-by-150x139.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Cinderella-CD-Cover-version-2-by-696x645.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Cinderella-CD-Cover-version-2-by-453x420.jpg 453w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Cinderella is a story about envy, Cinderella&#8217;s virtues and sorrows, and her elder sisters&#8217; hatred. Cinderella&#8217;s fairytale has enchanted many generations teaching that true beauty and goodness must be rewarded and acknowledged. All will agree that this is the ideal bedtime story for children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Moral &#8211; <\/strong>We should always treat people with compassion and kindness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Age &#8211; <\/strong>5 years and up<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can read it <a href=\"https:\/\/storiestogrowby.org\/story\/cinderella-fairy-tale-english-story-for-kids\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-13-pinocchio-\"><strong>13) Pinocchio<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>by Carlo Collodi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"353\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Pinocchio.jpg\" alt=\"Cover of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi\" class=\"wp-image-10232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Pinocchio.jpg 353w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Pinocchio-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Pinocchio-150x194.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Pinocchio-300x388.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Pinocchio-324x420.jpg 324w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 353px) 100vw, 353px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Geppetto, a poor man who aspires to make a living as a puppeteer, wants to carve himself a marionette. As soon as Geppetto carves the puppet, which he names Pinocchio, it comes alive and starts troubling the older man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Moral &#8211; <\/strong>Instead of taking the easy road in life, make an effort to serve &amp; help others. Acts of kindness help you get far in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Age &#8211; <\/strong>5 to 8 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can read it <a href=\"https:\/\/storiestogrowby.org\/story\/pinocchio-fairy-tale-story-english-kids\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-14-snow-white-amp-the-seven-dwarfs-\"><strong>14) Snow White &amp; The Seven Dwarfs <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"718\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Finding-Disney-in-Countdown-Movi-718x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Cover of Snow White &amp; The Seven Dwarfs by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm\" class=\"wp-image-10233\" style=\"width:268px;height:370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Finding-Disney-in-Countdown-Movi-718x1024.jpg 718w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Finding-Disney-in-Countdown-Movi-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Finding-Disney-in-Countdown-Movi-768x1095.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Finding-Disney-in-Countdown-Movi-150x214.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Finding-Disney-in-Countdown-Movi-300x428.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Finding-Disney-in-Countdown-Movi-696x992.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Finding-Disney-in-Countdown-Movi-295x420.jpg 295w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Finding-Disney-in-Countdown-Movi.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 718px) 100vw, 718px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When a vain, cruel queen examines her magical mirror, she discovers that her lovely stepdaughter, Snow White, has become the &#8220;fairest in the realm.&#8221; The enraged queen hires a woodsman to murder Snow White, but he cannot commit the crime. He advises the little girl to flee, who then meets the seven dwarfs, making for an entertaining bedtime story for children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Moral &#8211; <\/strong>True beauty comes from within and if you live with kindness, you can appeal to the goodness in everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Age &#8211; <\/strong>5 to 8 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can read it <a href=\"https:\/\/storiestogrowby.org\/story\/snow-white-and-the-seven-dwarfs-bedtime-stories-for-kids\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-15-the-beauty-and-the-beast-\"><strong>15) The Beauty and The Beast <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuv&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"373\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Little-Golden-Book-Beauty-and-.jpg\" alt=\"Cover of Beauty and the Beast by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuv\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-10234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Little-Golden-Book-Beauty-and-.jpg 373w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Little-Golden-Book-Beauty-and--249x300.jpg 249w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Little-Golden-Book-Beauty-and--150x181.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Little-Golden-Book-Beauty-and--300x362.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Little-Golden-Book-Beauty-and--348x420.jpg 348w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The narrative of Beauty and the Beast follows a young prince who is cursed. Only real love has the power to break his spell. After many ups and downs, he fell in love with Beauty, and she reciprocated his feelings over time. They marry, the prince&#8217;s magic is broken, and they live happily ever after, making this a great bedtime story for kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Moral &#8211;&nbsp;<\/strong>We should place higher importance on personal traits like compassion than on outward appearances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Age &#8211; <\/strong>8 years and above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can read it <a href=\"https:\/\/storiestogrowby.org\/story\/beauty-the-beast\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><b><i>Related Reading:<\/i><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/10-best-classic-fairy-tales-for-your-kids-early-development\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">10 Best Classic Fairy Tales For Your Kids\u2019 Early Development<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"16-benefits-of-reading-bedtime-stories-\"><strong>Benefits of Reading Bedtime Stories<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Father-reading-fairy-tale-comic-to-child.jpg\" alt=\"Father reading comic book to child \" class=\"wp-image-10236\" style=\"width:512px;height:342px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Father-reading-fairy-tale-comic-to-child.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Father-reading-fairy-tale-comic-to-child-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Father-reading-fairy-tale-comic-to-child-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Father-reading-fairy-tale-comic-to-child-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Bedtime tales help children&#8217;s development. The stories allow parents to strengthen bonds with their children and establish a healthy and consistent sleep schedule. Parents can interestingly teach their children new things by narrating different stories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parents should read stories slowly and with dramatic expressions to make stories more fascinating.&nbsp;Bedtime stories for kids must include the children in the narration process to stay interested and still learn something valuable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While playing or having fun, children quickly pick up new skills. To make tales more interesting, apply experiments with fresh concepts. Try to read various stories and thoroughly describe the characters so that children comprehend the plot and acquire the essential character traits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"17-aids-in-the-development-of-a-childs-brain-\"><strong>Aids In The Development Of A Child&#8217;s Brain&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Parents&nbsp;reading to their children has been demonstrated in studies to positively influence their brain development and activation of brain regions that enable mental imagery and narrative comprehension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"18-excellent-opportunity-to-spend-time-together-\"><strong>Excellent Opportunity To Spend Time Together<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of their age, sharing a bedtime tale with your child gives them a chance to have you all to themselves, which may not often happen at other times of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"19-helps-in-reducing-stress-levels-\"><strong>Helps in Reducing Stress Levels<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Reading-based stress management can be just as helpful in children as in adults. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/ela\/reading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Reading<\/a> allows your child&#8217;s thoughts to roam to new places and takes them on a journey that&#8217;s beyond their everyday surroundings. Cuddling with a parent for a bedtime story lowers cortisol levels in children, allowing them to relax and focus better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"20-bedtime-stories-are-just-the-best\">Bedtime Stories are Just the Best!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some warm, cozy stories that put the kids happily to sleep are the perfect antidote for wrapping up a nice, tiring day and making memories that last a lifetime. Parents and children get to have a good time with each other, and it&#8217;s a fun part of the routine no matter how old the children are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether their classes are online or offline, or they&#8217;re in different grades, there&#8217;s a good bedtime story for everyone. Get started by reading these bedtime stories for kids, and you&#8217;ll discover what stories the children enjoy and what you can have fun with, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore more <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/resources\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online educational resources<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/ela\/reading-worksheets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">printable reading worksheets<\/a> for kids that will help with their learning experience and make them smarter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Read stories to your child that will help them associate with characters and will have fun. In this article we will discuss the best 15 bedtime stories for kids of different age groups.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":33,"featured_media":10238,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ub_ctt_via":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1405],"class_list":{"0":"post-10217","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-books"},"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/bedtime-stories-for-kids.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Brian Lee","author_link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/author\/brian-lee\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10217","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/33"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10217"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10217\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":37104,"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10217\/revisions\/37104"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10238"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10217"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10217"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}