Bedtime story tips for parents
A bedtime story blog for parents: how to pick a story, how to tell it, and how stories can help children learn a second language.
Hans Christian Andersen: His Life, His Tales and Which to Read at Bedtime
Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875) wrote more than 150 fairy tales, many with sad endings. Who he was, which tales suit bedtime, and how to handle sad ones.
Nov 11, 2026
Brothers Grimm: Their Lives, the Dark Originals and Gentle Retellings
Brothers Grimm: Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm first published Children's and Household Tales in 1812. Why their originals are darker, and six gentle retellings.
Nov 11, 2026
Chinese Bedtime Stories: 10 Idiom Tales for Kids in Mandarin and English
Chinese bedtime stories for bilingual families: 10 idiom (chengyu) tales with Mandarin narration, English versions and what each idiom means. Free to listen.
Nov 11, 2026