Free Classic Tales

Bedtime stories
ready to listen to.

Old favorites with free studio narration. Open the app, pick a story and settle in.

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Meet the stories.

Examples from the collection. Selections follow your child’s profile.

A lion and a tiny mouse beneath a tree at dusk.

The Lion and the Little Mouse

A small mouse comes to the aid of a lion in this retelling of Aesop’s fable.

Illustration for The Big Turnip.

The Big Turnip

A turnip won’t budge until everyone joins in. A story to tell with a repeated “pull!”

A star above a traveler walking toward a cottage.

The Star

Jane Taylor’s poem about a star that lights a traveler’s way.

Ready when you are.

Install the app, complete the adult account setup and open Classic Tales. Play any available story’s included studio recording.

What is free?

Classic Tales and their bundled studio recordings are free to replay. New personalized stories, additional recordings and optional picture-book editions may require credits or a purchase. The app shows the cost before you continue.

Credits and purchase answers
Can I listen offline?

Saved recordings support offline listening. Check the story on your device before leaving Wi-Fi. New stories and narration require a connection.

Make up your own story

Choose a Classic Tale tonight.

Free studio recordings in the iPhone and Android app.