World Tales by continent

Bedtime folktales from Asia

Gentle bedtime folktales and myths from Asia, retold for children. 8 stories with real cultural roots, calm narration and read-along text in 5 languages.

China (2)Vietnam (2)India (1)Japan (1)Kazakhstan (1)Philippines (1)

Aldar Kose's Magic Coat

World Tales · 7 min · 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan

Bakunawa and the Seven Moons

World Tales · 9 min · 🇵🇭 Philippines

Chu Cuoi and the Banyan Moon

World Tales · 8 min · 🇻🇳 Vietnam

The Empty Pot

World Tales · 7 min · 🇨🇳 China

One Grain of Rice

World Tales · 5 min · 🇮🇳 India

Princess Kaguya

World Tales · 8 min · 🇯🇵 Japan

The Magic Paintbrush

World Tales · 6 min · 🇨🇳 China

Toad Is the Uncle of Heaven

World Tales · 7 min · 🇻🇳 Vietnam

And many more, every evening

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