World Tales · Asia

Bedtime folktales from China

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

The Empty Pot

World Tales · 7 min · 🇨🇳 China

The Magic Paintbrush

World Tales · 6 min · 🇨🇳 China

More bedtime folktales

Kancil and the Crocodiles

World Tales · 8 min · 🇲🇾 Malaysia

The Monkey and the Crocodile

World Tales · 7 min · 🇮🇳 India

The Tiger and the Persimmon

World Tales · 9 min · 🇰🇷 South Korea

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

One Grain of Rice

World Tales · 5 min · 🇮🇳 India

Princess Kaguya

World Tales · 8 min · 🇯🇵 Japan

And many more, every evening

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