Reading is probably one of the most important skills kids can learn and it plays a major part in success at school and in life in general – (if your kids are just starting to learn their ABCs, be sure to check out our free alphabet and ABC coloring pages!)
There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.
Walt Disney
By reading children’s books to kids from a very young age you not only encourage a love for reading and storybooks, but you also help them develop their language skills and vocabulary, as well as improve concentration and imagination. These skills serve children incredibly well as they get older and become more independent!
We believe that all kids and their parents should have access to easily accessible, and high-quality free children’s books and kids’ bedtime stories to read and enjoy!
Not so long ago, you either had to buy a storybook or you could borrow one from the library. However, these days excellent free English children’s books in the public domain that are just one click away and they can easily be downloaded to your phone, computer, or tablet in PDF format to enjoy.
We are putting together a collection of our favorite free kids’ bedtime stories and children’s books for you to download in PDF format and share with your kids. Each book we select is in the public domain, so you can download and enjoy them for free! We really hope you enjoy them!
Free Public Domain English Kid’s Books, Stories, and Fairy Tales
A Christmas Carol – Charles Dickens
A Christmas Carol is a classic Christmas story written by Charles Dickens in 1843. It is the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a mean and nasty old man who is visited…
A Little Princess – F.H. Burnett
A Little Princess was written by Frances Hodgson Burnett in 1905. Frances Hodgson Burnett is also the author of The Secret Garden. The story was originally a short story that…
Aesop’s Fables – Aesop
Aesop’s Fables are timeless classics that are well known for their unique stories and timeless wisdom. They are often enjoyed by all ages, from children and teens to adults, and…
Alice In Wonderland – Lewis Carroll
Alice’s Adventures Under Ground Manuscript Alice in Wonderland, or rather Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland was written by Lewis Carroll in 1865. Lewis Carroll is not the author’s real name but…
Anne Of Green Gables – Lucy Maud Montgomery
Anne Of Green Gables explores the life of an 11-year-old girl by the name of Anne Shirley. Anne is an orphan who is mistakenly sent to live on a farm…
Around The World In 80 Days – Jules Verne
Take a journey of a lifetime with Around The World in 80 Days! Written by Jules Verne and published in 1872, the book is a thrilling, imaginative and humorous adventure!…
Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales Collection
Once upon a time in the faraway land lived two brothers, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. The Brothers Grimm came from very humble beginnings in Germany. But while the Grimm brothers…
Cinderella – Brothers Grimm
The story of Cinderella is a true rags-to-riches story that has been told and retold for generations. It is a story that seems to resonate with people all over the…
Goldilocks and The Three Bears – Robert Southey
The Goldilocks and the Three Bears story is one of the most famous fairy tales in the world. It has been told and retold millions of times and has been…
Gulliver’s Travels – Jonathan Swift
The Gulliver’s Travels book was written by Jonathan Swift in 1726. It was a massive success and it is still included in most “best books of all time” lists. It…
Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tale Collection
Hans Christian Andersen’s books, fairy tales, and short stories have enchanted and inspired children and adults for generations! Written in the 1800s, many of his amazing fairy tales and stories…
Hansel And Gretel – Brothers Grimm
Hansel and Gretel is a famous Brothers Grimm fairy tale that has been a favorite bedtime story for generations of children. It was originally a German fairy tale set in…
Little Red Riding Hood – Brothers Grimm
The story of Little Red Riding Hood can be traced back to 17th-century Europe. Its most well-known versions were written by the Brothers Grimm and Charles Perrault and it is…
My Father’s Dragon – Ruth Stiles Gannett
My Father’s Dragon is an all-time favorite classic bedtime story among kids of all ages, especially those children who love cute bedtime stories with dragons! Download a copy of our…
Rapunzel – Brothers Grimm
Rapunzel is a famous Brothers Grimm fairy tale that was first published in 1812 as part of a collection of fairy tales and stories collected by the Brothers Grimm. It is thought that…
Rumpelstiltskin – Brothers Grimm
Just like the other stories in our Brothers Grimm Fairy Tale Collection, Rumpelstiltskin was also written and published by the Brothers Grimm in the early 1800s. This version of the…
Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs – Brothers Grim
Just like Rapunzel and Little Red Riding Hood, the Snow White story is another of the Brothers Grimm most famous fairy tales. It was first published in 1812 along with…
The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn – Mark Twain
Mark Twain wrote The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn in 1884 and it is the sequel to The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (download a free copy of The Adventures of Huckleberry…
The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes – Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes was created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in 1887 and he is probably one of the most famous fictional detectives to date. He is especially famous for his…
The Bremen Town Musicians – Brothers Grimm
The Bremen Town Musicians is a delightful fairy tale that was brought to life by the legendary Brothers Grimm! It is a timeless story that is sure to leave a…
The Emperor’s New Clothes – Hans Christian Andersen
The Emperor’s New Clothes is a famous fairy tale that was written by Hans Christian Anderson, with this particular version of the story being published in 1915. It follows the…
The Frog Prince – Brothers Grimm
The Frog Prince story is a timeless fairy tale that has been a favorite for generations! It was written by the Brothers Grimm and was first published in 1812. This version of…
The Golden Goose – Brothers Grimm
The Golden Goose is a famous fairy tale that was written by the Brothers Grimm in 1812. It follows the story of a kind-hearted young man who is seen as…
The Ice Maiden – Hans Christian Andersen
The Ice Maiden is a haunting short story that was written by Hans Christian Andersen in the 1800s. It is one of his longer stories and it is also one of his…
The Little Match Girl – Hans Christian Andersen
The Little Match Girl, or The Little Match-Seller, is a touching fairy tale that was written by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen in the 1800s. It is a timeless story…
The Little Mermaid – Hans Christian Andersen
The Little Mermaid was written by the renowned Danish author and storyteller Hans Christian Andersen along with many other amazing stories and fairy tales such as “The Ugly Duckling“. Although it was…
The Princess And The Pea – Hans Christian Andersen
The Princess And The Pea is a wonderful fairy tale that was written by Hans Christian Andersen. This is one of his shorter fairy tales but it is also one of…
The Secret Garden – F.H. Burnett
The Secret Garden is a classic English children’s book written by Frances Hodgson Burnett that was published in 1911. The Secret Garden PDF tells the story of Mary Lennox, a…
The Shepherdess And The Chimney Sweep – Hans Christian Andersen
“The Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep” is a charming short story written by Hans Christian Andersen. The original fairy tale was first published in 1845 and it tells the story of…
The Sleeping Beauty Story – Brothers Grimm
The Sleeping Beauty story is one that has been told time and time again for centuries, with some of the earliest versions of the story dating all the way back…
The Snow Queen – Hans Christian Andersen
If you are looking for a fairy tale full of adventure then The Snow Queen could be exactly what you are looking for! Written by Hans Christian Andersen and published all the…
The Tale Of Benjamin Bunny – Beatrix Potter
The Tale Of Benjamin Bunny is a wonderful children’s bedtime story that was written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter in 1904. It is the sequel to The Tale of Peter…
The Tale Of Peter Rabbit – Beatrix Potter
The Tale Of Peter Rabbit is possibly one of the cutest short bedtime stories for kids and toddlers ever! It is a classic children’s fairy tale that was written and…
The Three Little Pigs – Joseph Jacobs
The Three Little Pigs story is thought to be very, very old. However, the first printed versions date back to the early 1850s. In the first version of The 3…
The Ugly Duckling – Hans Christian Anderson
The story of The Ugly Duckling was written by Hans Christian Anderson and was published for the first time in 1843 (download a free copy of The Ugly Duckling PDF…
The Velveteen Rabbit – Margery Williams
The Velveteen Rabbit is a wonderful children’s book that was published in 1922. It was written by Margery Williams and illustrated by William Nicholson. Although Margery was a professional author…
The Wind In The Willows – Kenneth Grahame
The Wind In The Willows is a book that was written by Kenneth Grahame in 1908, and like so many other famous children’s books, it was inspired by the bedtime…
Thumbelina – Hans Christian Andersen
Thumbelina is a beautiful fairy tale written by the legendary Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. In this wonderful children’s bedtime story, we are introduced to a tiny girl named Thumbelina who…
Tom Thumb – Brothers Grimm
Get ready for an exciting adventure with a tiny hero called Tom Thumb! Tom Thumb is an exciting fairy tale that was written by the Brothers Grimm. Along with The Frog Prince and Rapunzel,…
Treasure Island – Robert Louis Stevenston
If Dracula was the inspiration for all things the vampire then Treasure Island is certainly the inspiration for all things pirate! It was written by Robert Louis Stevenston in 1881…
Winnie The Pooh PDF (Free Pooh Bear Download)
I think that everyone can agree that Winnie-The-Pooh is probably one of the most beloved bedtime story characters ever created for children – and you can download a copy of…