Online Stories

We've found the best links for reading on the Web -- sites where parents and kids can read together, book reviews by kids, reference guides, and more!

Absolutely Whootie: Stories to Grow By
Folk and fairy tales from around the world, grouped according to story type, values, and origin. Illustrated by kids, the stories are followed by questions that give the reader a chance to review and learn from the story.

Bedtime Story
Stories are categorized by subject on this huge site. Each category in the "Classics" section has a suggested age group and approximate reading times for the stories. A list of sequels and information about the author and illustrator follows each story.

Candlelight Stories
Read or listen to stories! The "Arabian Nights" section provides text from classics such as "Snow White," "Thumbelina," or "Hansel and Gretel." This site also includes a "Teacher's Place," resource list, and reviewed web links to kids' game sites.

Children's Storybooks Online
You'll find short stories to read online that are classified by age (young children, older children and young adults). Some stories are illustrated, and others are animated. This site has games and coloring, too!

The Moonlit Road
This site offers ghost stories and folktales from the American South, with pictures and background to set the tone for these mysterious yet alluring tales. As entertaining for adults as kids, these stories may be too scary for the younger children. Audio narration is optional.

Silly Billy Books
Here kids in grades K-6 can can read illustrated Silly Billy stories.

The Encyclopedia Mythica
If you're interested in myths, folklore, or legends from a particular country, you can find information on this site. (For grades 4-6).