Explore Whootie Owl's collection of free, award-winning short stories for kids in English. Our collection consists of moral stories for kids such as fairy tales and folktales from all over the world. 

Folktales (or folk tales) are stories that have been shared from generation to generation by word of mouth. They consist of fairy tales (or fairytales), Animal tales and Legends, which you will find here!

Our short moral stories for kids are multicultural and feature positive messages! You will find funny stories, riddle stories, sad stories and more! These stories for kids are inspirational, interesting and promote positive moral qualities. All the stories for kids found in our collection are perfect for teaching themes such as Kindness, Courage, Friendship and Gratitude.

Our stories for kids collection make wonderful bedtime stories or the perfect story for the classroom to build character and teach Language Arts skills! We also offer "Early Reader" stories for kids versions of some of our most popular moral stories. These short, simple stories for kids in English can be used for English Language Learners or the ESL classroom.  They are also perfect for emergent readers in 1st through 3rd grade. Share one of our moral stories for kids with a special child in your life and leave a lasting impression. Happy Storytelling!