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Classic English Stories For Kids

Chimes

40 episodes

From the legendary writers like Beatrix Potter, Grimm Brothers and Watty Piper to name a few, Chimes brings to you children stories of Cindrella, Snowdrops and Seven Dwarfs, Puss in Boots, Alice in Wonderland, Goldilocks and Three Bears, The Tale Of Peter Rabbit, Little Red Riding Hood, Aladdin and Magic Lamp, Goose Girl, Sleeping Beauty and many more. Enjoy these all time Classic English tales in our kids bedtime stories section and let your own imagination shape your vision of the story. For more kid's audio stories, download the free Chimes mobile apps from Apple and Google App Stores. To know more about Chimes, visit: www.chimesradio.com https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/ https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/

Episodes

  1. Three Little Pigs

    · 9:10 · Episode 40

    Written by: Flora Annie Steel This is an all-time classic story of three little pigs and a big bad wolf. The three pigs each made their houses - one of straw, one of sticks, and the last one of bricks. But the big bad…

  2. How Jack Went Out To Seek His Fortune

    · 5:52 · Episode 39

    Written by: Flora Annie Steel Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack who decided to seek his fortune. On the way, he kept meeting new animals who joined him on his journey. Every time he said, "the more and the…

  3. The Fish and The Ring

    · 8:48 · Episode 38

    Written by: Flora Annie Steel Once there lived a baron, who was great at foretelling the future. When he had a son, he checked his fortune and found out that he was destined to marry a very poor girl. He traced this…

  4. Catskin

    · 7:37 · Episode 37

    Written by: Flora Annie Steel Once upon a time, there lived a rich man who wanted a boy for a child. When his wife gave birth to a girl, he decided never to see the face of his daughter again. The daughter grew up into…

  5. The Black Bull of Norroway

    · 11 min · Episode 36

    Written by: Flora Annie Steel Once upon a time, there was a lady who had 3 daughters. While discussing, who will they like to marry, the youngest and prettiest one said that she doesn't mind even marrying the Black…

  6. A Little Kind Hearted Girl

    · 6:55 · Episode 35

    Written by: Flora Annie Steel Once upon a time, there was a kind-hearted girl. Since her father had no work, she thought of helping the family and went out looking for work. On her journey, she first helped a bread out…

  7. The Three Sillies

    · 9:42 · Episode 34

    Written by: Flora Annie Steel Once upon a time, there was a farmer and his wife, who had only one child. A young boy who had returned home from his travels pursued her. Every evening, he'd stop at the farmhouse for…

  8. Lazy Jack

    · 5:54 · Episode 33

    Written by: Flora Annie Steel Once upon a time, a boy named Jack lived with his mother who got her living by spinning. But Jack was very lazy and did nothing, so people called him Lazy Jack. Finally, Jack got some work…

  9. Tattercoats

    · 7:56 · Episode 32

    A great ruler had a granddaughter, but he never took care of her. She was neglected as a child, and her torn clothing earned her the nickname "Tattercoats." She spent her days out in the fields, accompanied by a…

  10. Tom Tit Tot

    · 16 min · Episode 31

    Once upon a time a woman baked five pies and asked her daughter to keep it aside as they would come again. The peasant girl thought that the pies would come up again magically, so she ate them all. At dinner when the…

  11. Barber & The Tiger

    · 6:53 · Episode 30

    Once there lived a barber who was very poor. He lived with his wife and children on his meager earnings. One day he had a very bad day at work and with nothing left in his pocket, he decided to walk away from his…

  12. Lazy Gray

    · 5:07 · Episode 29

    A short story with moral for kids authored by Abbie Phillips Walker. Lazy Gray was the youngest in his family. His mother thought he was the prettiest and hence did not ask him to do errands or to climb trees or carry…

  13. Tearful

    · 6:45 · Episode 28

    This classic kids' bedtime story was written by Abbie Phillips Walker. Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Tearful, because she cried so often. She used to cry anytime and anywhere, for things big and…

  14. Hilda's Mermaid

    · 7:16 · Episode 27

    This English mermaid story for kids was written by Abbie Phillips Walker. Little Hilda was a sailor's daughter and lived in a little cottage near the shore. Her father used to go on long voyages. She used to spin and…

  15. The Good Sea Monster

    · 5:31 · Episode 26

    An English story for kids written by Abbie Phillips Walker. A long time ago, there lived a sea monster on an island of rocks out in the ocean. His head was giant and mouth. It was so massive that he could swallow a…

  16. Mistress Pussy's Mistake

    · 4:10 · Episode 25

    An English Story for kids written by Abbie Phillips Walker. A very kind gentleman once lived in a huge house which was in the midst of a stunning park. He had a lovely cat. Pussy was very clever and his master knew…

  17. The Wolf and The Seven Little Goats

    · 6:35 · Episode 24

    Authored by Laure Claire Foucher. Once upon a time, there lived a mother goat with her seven children. One day she went to the dense forest to fetch some food and warned her kids about a clever wolf. She asked them to…

  18. The Ugly Duckling

    · 7:24 · Episode 23

    One bright summer season afternoon, a Mother duck built herself a warm nest and sat on the six eggs she had lately laid. Five of them had been white, but the sixth, which was large than the others was different from…

  19. Rapunzel

    · 8:49 · Episode 22

    A Classic English Story For Kids written by The Brothers Grimm. Once there was a couple who wished for a baby for a long time. They lived behind the beautiful house and garden that belonged to a witch. The couple was…

  20. The Beauty and The Beast

    · 11 min · Episode 21

    Author: Gabrielle-Suzanne de Villeneuve. Once lived a merchant who had a lavish life but due to misfortune, all his fortunes were lost. Everyone in the family was sad but only Beauty, the youngest daughter of the…

  21. Little Shepherd Boy

    · 3:02 · Episode 20

    The Little Shepherd Boy is a famous bedtime story for kids. The story is about a little boy who was famous for his wise answers which he gave to all questions. His act of wiseness was known to all even in faraway…

  22. Little Red Hen

    · 13 min · Episode 19

    Autor: Mary Mapes Dodge Little Red Hen is an American fable collection. The story is about a hardworking little red hen who lived in a farm along with her three friends- a dog, a cat and a duck. The little hen found…

  23. The Goose Girl

    · 6:24 · Episode 18

    Edited by Watty Piper he fairytale is about a young beautiful princess who was sent away by her old mother to the lands a prince with whom she would get married as promised a long time ago. She was sent away along with…

  24. Emperor's New Suit

    · 12 min · Episode 17

    Hans Christian Andersen Emperor’s New Clothes is a folktale by Anderson which has been translated in various languages. The English story is about an emperor who spends lavishly on clothes. Two very clever weavers…

  25. Johnny and The Golden Goose

    · 15 min · Episode 16

    The Brothers Grimm Once upon a time there lived a young boy Simpleton with his two elder brothers and mother. His brothers would chop woods for living but was rude and selfish. Simpleton, on the other hand was very…

  26. The Sleeping Beauty

    · 14 min · Episode 15

    Author: The Brothers Grimm Grim fairy tales have been enjoyed by kids over the years. This classic fairy tale “The Sleeping Beauty” is about a princess who was cursed by a wicked fairy. The wicked fairy had cursed the…

  27. The Elves and The Shoemaker

    · 5:04 · Episode 14

    Editor: Hamilton Wright Mabie, Edward Everett Hale, and William Byron Forbush The Elves and the Shoemaker is the classic kid's story where a poor but honest shoemaker struggles to make his living but had just enough…

  28. The Little Gingerbread Man

    · 17 min · Episode 13

    Author: Gaston Herbert Putnam An all-time classic story of a gingerbread man who was baked by a lady cook for a young boy. The gingerbread looked like a jolly little man plotting some mischief. As soon as the cook…

  29. Jack and the Beanstalk

    · 16 min · Episode 12

    Author: Benjamin Tabbart; Edited by: Joseph Jacobs This all time classic story was originally written as "The Story of Jack Spriggins and the Enchanted Bean" by Benjamin Tabbart but it went under several changes till…

  30. Little Red Riding Hood

    · 6:07 · Episode 4

    Edited by Watty Piper Little Red Riding Hood is a story about an innocent little girl and a wolf. The innocent girl is named Red Riding Hood because of the red cape she wears. The little girl is sent by her mother to…

  31. The Frog Prince

    · 12 min · Episode 9

    Author: The Brothers Grimm This is a classic kids' story of a beautiful princess who seeks help from a frog to find her golden ball which she accidentally drops into a spring. In return for frog’s help, she promises to…

  32. The Tale of Mrs Tiggy Winkle

    · 13 min · Episode 11

    Author: Beatrix Potter Beatrix Potter is one of the most popular children’s book author and her stories are often based on animal characters. The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-winkle was first published in 1905, and is as…

  33. Puss In Boots

    · 15 min · Episode 10

    Written by Charles Perrault Classic English Tale about a clever cat which goes out of the way to secure the future of its master. Unlike every other story, this particular story has no lesson but revolves around the…

  34. Aladdin and The Magic Lamp

    · 12 min · Episode 7

    A Classic Arabian Folk Tale An all-time classic story which has also been adapted into Hollywood movies, Aladdin and Magic Lamp is classic Arabic folklore. The story is about the time when a lazy boy Aladdin, who loved…

  35. Snowdrop and Seven Little Dwarfs

    · 9:53 · Episode 8

    Edited by Watty Piper Snowdrops lived with her stepmother, a queen, who has a magic mirror and a strong desire to be the fairest person of all in the kingdom. Queen is ready to do anything and everything in her power…

  36. The 12 Dancing Princesses

    · 14 min · Episode 6

    Author: The Brothers Grimm This is an amazing kids' story of 12 beautiful dancing princess. Once there was a king who had 12 daughters and all of them slept in a large room. Every night the princess wore new pair of…

  37. Goldilocks and The Three Bears

    · 9:08 · Episode 5

    Author: Hamilton Wright Maybe, Edward Everett Hale, and William Byron Forbush Goldilocks is another all-time favorite kids' story that while written originally several centuries ago has been adapted into various…

  38. Cinderella

    · 15 min · Episode 3

    Author: Hamilton Wright Maybe, Edward Everett Hale, and William Byron Forbush Cinderella remains the favorite of kids all over the world. It is a folk tale of a little girl, Cinderella who dreams of marrying a mighty…

  39. The Little Thief in the Pantry

    · 4:35 · Episode 2

    Published by: T Nelson & Sons This audio story narrates the tale of a little naughty rat who neglects his mother's advice of not going in the house pantry. Disregarding what she wisely said, he goes to explore…

  40. The Tale of Peter Rabbit

    · 8:32 · Episode 1

    Author: Beatrix Potter The tale of Peter Rabbit has been adapted over the years. This audio story focuses on a little mischievous rabbit, named Peter who disobeys his mother’s advice of not visiting the garden of Mr.…

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