World Tales from North America

Bedtime folktales from United States

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

Johnny AppleseedJohnny Appleseed
World Tales · 9 min · 🇺🇸 United States
How the Chipmunk Got Its StripesHow the Chipmunk Got Its Stripes
World Tales · 10 min · 🇺🇸 United States
How the Bear Lost His TailHow the Bear Lost His Tail
World Tales · 7 min · 🇺🇸 United States
Gluskabe and the Wind EagleGluskabe and the Wind Eagle
World Tales · 10 min · 🇺🇸 United States

More bedtime folktales

KoogereKoogere
World Tales · 8 min · 🇺🇬 UG
How the Tortoise Got the Cracks on His ShellHow the Tortoise Got the Cracks on His Shell
World Tales · 11 min · 🇳🇬 Nigeria
How the Birds Got Their ColoursHow the Birds Got Their Colours
World Tales · 10 min · 🇦🇺 Australia
Bachué and the Sacred LakeBachué and the Sacred Lake
World Tales · 8 min · 🇨🇴 Colombia
How Night Came from the SeaHow Night Came from the Sea
World Tales · 10 min · 🇧🇷 Brazil
Toad Is the Uncle of HeavenToad Is the Uncle of Heaven
World Tales · 7 min · 🇻🇳 Vietnam
The Magic PaintbrushThe Magic Paintbrush
World Tales · 6 min · 🇨🇳 China
Rainbow SerpentRainbow Serpent
World Tales · 5 min · 🇦🇺 Australia

And many more, every evening

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