Tales of Time offers a wonderful selection of great audio books for children. More than your average audio books online, these beautifully made short stories for kids are packed with sound effects and music to give a film-like finish to enchant little ears and inspire little minds.
A fun and entertaining way to introduce a love of literature, remove hurdles from reading, develop imaginations, learn new words and learn about self-communication, these audio stories are perfect for bedtime, car journeys, family time… any time really!
With a great selection of fables, fairy tales, classics books for children and kids poems, you are sure to find stories perfect for the family. Search by genre, author or special tags designed to help you find appropriate stories for specific situations or moods. Enjoy!#
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The Elves and the Shoemaker
A Shoemaker is so poor that he can only make one more pair of shoes with his last piece of leather. But during the night, something magical happens and the shoes are made and ready to sell by morning. Each night, magical characters come and help the Shoemaker and his wife out of poverty.
(7:22 min)
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Mother Holle
A beautiful girl falls into a well. She wakes up in a magical land where she meets Mother Holle. Though she does like it in this land, she decides to go back home. But upon hearing of her journey, her sister wants to follow in her footsteps - with a very different journey of her own! (11:44 min)
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King Midas
King Midas loves gold more than anything and when Bacchus offers him a wish - he wishes that everything he touches would turn to gold. But he soon lives to regret it. (5:15 min)
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I Hate Cycling
Another Tales of Time story about Ben. This time he is out on a cycling day with Dad. But he can't stand all the hard work. It's just no fun at all; pushing all the way up the hill, getting covered in mud and wet leaves, feeling so tired. But when they finally reach the top, Ben has a change of heart. (7:20 min)
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The Pied Piper of Hamelin
The wonderful original poem by Robert Browning. Hamelin is infested with rats and the mayor has no idea what to do. A strange fellow offers his help for a fee, but when payment time arrives, the mayor tries to back out. Then Hamelin learns of the true magic this fellow possesses. (19:25 min)
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Echo and Narcissus
Narcissus is very handsome and likes to take long walks alone in the woods. But this time, he can hear a strange voice following him. After running away from it, deeper into the woods, he finds a spring in which there seems to be the most beautiful person ever. (8:53 min)
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Rumpelstiltskin
A girl is locked in a tower and thinks she will die. When a strange creature comes in and agrees to help her, she promises to give him her first born child. But when the time comes for collection, she must find the name of her rescuer, or else the child will be his! (12:17 min)
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How the Leopard got His spots
The wonderful tale from the 'Just So Stories'. In a time when all animals on the plane were...well, plain, the leopard and the Ethiopian go in search of their missing breakfast; a journey that takes them to the jungle and teaches them an interesting lesson. (16:47 min)
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Cinderella
Poor Cinderella now lives with her step-mother and step-sisters who are mean and make her do all the housework. While they were at a ball, a special person pays Cinderella a visit...changing her life completely. A lovely romantic classic fairy tale. (10:43 min)
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The Happy Prince
The Happy Prince is crying as he surveys the city he lived in, but never really saw. How different life was outside the palace gate! He befriends a swallow on his way to Egypt and their friendship grows as they do good deeds all over the city. (25:36 min)
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Lazy Jack
Jack's mother is fed up with his laziness and sends him out to work. Though not a very productive week, Lazy Jack becomes Lucky Jack when he happens to be doing the right thing at the right place at the right time. (5:30 min)
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Jack and the Beanstalk
When Jack goes out to sell the family cow, only to come home with a few beans, his mother is furious. But in the morning, the beans have grown a stalk so strong and so long that Jack climbs up and up... (13:32 min)
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Rapunzel
A beautiful girl with long golden hair is locked a tower by her witch mother. One day a prince hears her singing and falls in love with her. But the witch-mother finds out! (12:26 min)
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Archie the Acorn
A lovely Tales of Time story about Archie who has big dreams. But Archie is an acorn and no such life is planned for him. Finally released from the tree, he falls into a ditch and cannot get out. Disappointed by life, he sleeps. This story has a beautiful ending full of hope and happiness. (10:06 min)
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Three Billy Goats Gruff
Having decided to cross the bridge leading to the hill on the other side of the valley, the three Billy Goats Gruff meet the Troll. They need to find a way to cross, but the Troll is hungry! (15:34 min)
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The Noble Stag
Whilst hunting a stag, the king falls into a swamp. When the stag returns to help, the king is humbled and offers the stag a place to rule beside him in Benaras. But the stag asks only that the King rule wisely and well. A beautiful Jataka Tale written by Tales of Time. (9:31 min)
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The Golden Goose
Dummling didn't have much of a future planned. Then one day he discovers the Golden Goose. Follow Dummling on his journey and laugh as the three innkeepers' daughters discover the magic of the Golden Goose.
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Hansel and Gretel
Having been left in the forest by their nasty step-mother, the children find a house made of all things delicious. A nice old lady lives there and offers comfy beds and lots to eat. But appearances can be deceiving... (16:47 min)
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St Patrick, The Patron Saint of Ireland
A Tales of Time story about Saint Patrick's life. Meet Patricius; an ordinary boy, a slave, a fugitive, a saint! A tale of adventure, courage, and faith. (11:34 min)
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Pancake Day
A Tales of Time Story about the origins of Pancake Day; A lovely family story about Mum, Dad, Macy and Adam on Pancake day. Having learned about Shrove Tuesday and Lent and Mardis Gras, the family go into the garden for a pancake day race! Lots of fun, lots to learn and lots to eat! (10:58 min)
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
The famous fairy tale of Snow White who is driven from her father's castle by her wicked step-mother. She takes refuge at a funny little house with seven funny little men. But the step-mother finds her..."Mirror, mirror, on the wall. Who's the fairest one of all?" (21:26 min)
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Animals Prefer Clothes
Three funny poems for children about animals who really do prefer clothes! Mr and Mrs Spikky Sparrow travel to London to get spruced up. All manner of beasts make their home on the Quangle Wangle's hat and a strange man goes out in a coat all made from food! (7:39 min)
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Old Sultan
Old Sultan's family don't need him anymore as they need a dog who can protect them from thieves. His best friend, the wolf, steps in to help Old Sultan prove his worth, but then the wolf learns a lesson about friendship that he won't forget. (12:39 min)
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The Cat That Walked by Himself
Another ' Just So Story' from Rudyard Kipling. Meet the cat at a time when all tame animals were wild! And meet the Woman who made them all tame. Find out how she tries to trick the cat into becoming tame. But he is the Cat that Walked by Himself and won't be fooled that easily. (34:45 min)
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The Remarkable Rocket
This rocket certainly is very remarkable... and arrogant and selfish and rude! He goes of with a bit of a fizzle! A beautiful children's classic from Oscar Wilde. (31:26 min)
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Adventure Poems
These poems are about adventure, travel and discovery. "Journey far, travel wide, over sea and countryside." (12:07 min)
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Bedtime Poems
A collection of twinkly poems for Goodnight. Star brights, dark nights, moon beams, sweet dreams.
(7:16 min)
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Seasonal Poems - Autumn & Winter
The nights are drawing in and these poems will get you in the mood for autumn and winter . "Leaves are gold, the air is cold, Robin arrives, and Winter's alive!" (7:22 min)
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Seasonal Poems - Spring &Summer
A lovely collection of poems about Spring and Summer. "Spring flowers, April showers, summer sun, having fun!" (7:17 min)
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It was the Easter Bunny
Eabun has been told that he is a very special bunny -so he he spends his days feeling special, rather than being special...Now it is time for Eabun to take responsibility and to learn what true friendship means. (19:54 min)
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Rabbit and Fox
Fox can smell Rabbit and is right on his heels. Rabbit is getting tired but can he use his wit and a little bit of magic to trick fox? A classic from Native American lore. (13:29 min)
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Fun Poems
This is a lovely collection of poems about children having fun; in the garden, in the house, in their minds.... (7:21 min)
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The Beginning of the Armadillos
The hedgehog and the tortoise have outwitted the young jaguar... until now. They must learn each others skills if they are to further confuse him and avoid being eaten. The wonderful Rudyard Kipling tales from the 'Just So Stories'. (20:31 min)
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The Dragon and His Grandmother
Three men have made a promise to a Dragon that they don't want to keep. Thank goodness for grandmothers! (13:11 min)
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The Six Swans
When six brothers are turned into swans by their step-mother, their sister makes a promise to free them. A great story of family love. (17:57 min)
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Goldilocks and the Three Bears
This little girl is rather naughty and wanders off into the woods all on her own. She comes across a little cottage and goes inside... (10:19 min)
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The Old Woman and Her Pig
Piggy won't go over the style; how will the old woman get home tonight? She begs the help of everything she finds. (5:52 min)
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The Princess and the Pea
The Prince wants to marry a REAL princess, but he cannot find one anywhere. Then one day a scruffy young woman turns up at the gates at is invited to stay at the Castle for one night. (7:01 min)
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Babes in the Woods
A "no-parent" camping weekend sounds great, until William tells a ghost story that feels a little too close for comfort! Follow the boys into the 'Wailing Woods' and be spooked out of your sleeping bag... (11:51 min)
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Jimmy Scarecrow's Christmas
Jimmy Scarecrow doesn't like Christmas at all. In fact he finds winter rather boring as he can't be of any use at all. A very special Christmas visitor hears his call. (17:28 min)
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Pandora's Box
Pandora receives a present from Zeus on her wedding day; but she is told she must never open it... the temptation is mounting... (10:30 min)
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Beauty and the Beast
This classic tale tells of how Beauty is locked up in the Beast's Castle. Can she see the truth behind the Beast? Can she break the spell? (12:06 min)
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Get Rid of Ulip
Tom doesn't like Ulip, the new boy at school - he's so popular and clever! So he starts the "Get Rid of Ulip Group". This is a story about a bully who finds he has more in common with his victim than he thought! (20:59 min)
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The White Elephant
Every elephant would be proud to be the king's elephant and to live in luxury, wouldn't he? This elephant has bigger things on his mind.(9:54 min)
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The Banyan Deer
Two herds of deer are living in fear of the King's arrow, so the leaders of the herds make a pact. But one day a mother's plea changes everything. (12:37 min)
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Weather Poems
A wonderful collection of children's poems about weather.
"We'll weather the weather whatever the weather..." (5:41min)
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A Little Bit of Nonsense
There's an owl and a pussycat -that much is clear...but what is a runcible spoon? And what would the children of an owl and a pussycat be like? Surely that would be a Topsy Turvey world. If only that woman hadn't swallowed that fly! (8:29 min)
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Flight of Freedom; Daedalus and Icarus
Daedalus and Icarus are prisoners. King Minos values Daedalus' intellect too much to let him leave Crete and so locks him and his son in a tower. Now Daedalus uses his intellect to conceive his greatest invention ever. All is going perfectly until Icarus gets a little too confident.
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The Lewis Carroll Poems Collection
So what will you find in a Lewis Carroll poem? Lobsters, oysters, snails, whiting, crocodiles, fishes, walruses, carpenters and the jabberwocky...of course!
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